2021 set to be 'one of Earth's hottest years on record', Met Office says The forecast for next year suggests it'll be among the world's hottest years it's seen on record, and sitting above the average for the preindustrial period nearly 200 years ago People flocked to the beaches when the UK was hit with a heatwave in the summer (Image: PA) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these...