UK Heatwave: The Winners and Losers

This week Britain experienced its hottest day for 13 years, falling just short of being the warmest day on record. Gravesend in Kent recorded the highest temperature, at 35.9 degrees C.

But who are the economic winners and losers when the temperature rises above the 30 degree mark?

The true impact is hard to measure, but according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), a heatwave such as the current one could cost the British economy up to £280m a day.

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