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Britain's economy drops by over a billion amid heatwave
An unprecedented heatwave swept through Britain in June 2026, resulting in economic losses of approximately £1.15 billion ($1.54 billion). The heatwave caused an average reduction of 0.47 work hours per week and led to the loss of about 24 million hours of work. The impacts of the heatwave included sleep disturbances, increased fatigue, and even fainting, with 87% of workers experiencing heat-related health effects. The report confirmed that Britain remains inadequately adapted to climate change and urged the government to take measures to make workplaces safer.
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