Real Estate
UK Homeowners Report Subsidence Risk After Record Heatwaves Dry Out Clay Soil
Extended dry spells and repeated heatwaves this year have raised concerns about subsidence in UK homes built on…
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Economy
UK Retail Sales Slip 0.5% in July Despite Heatwave and World Cup Boost
Retail sales volumes across Great Britain fell in July even as record heat and the men's football World…
Economy
UK Shoppers Load Up on ‘Picky Bits’ as Heatwave Boosts Picnic Food Sales, Grocery Inflation Eases
Warm weather in July drove a surge in demand for potato salad, olives, coleslaw and ice cream, while…
Economy
Europe’s Summer Heatwaves Could Cost the EU Economy €180bn, Analysts Warn
Extreme heat this summer has disrupted freight, forced nuclear plant shutdowns and hit tourism across Europe, with economists…
Business
Heat Pumps Prove Their Worth as Cooling Systems During UK Heatwaves
As summer temperatures climb, UK homeowners with heat pumps are discovering an unexpected bonus: many models can reverse…