Poll: Half of Brits expect extreme heat to hinder their ability to work effectively

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As country braces for its fifth heatwave this summer, a new survey shows scale of potential productivity crisis that could affect the UK as temperatures rise over the next decade

As the UK prepares for its fifth heatwave of the summer this week, over half of the British public have said they expect extreme heat to impact their ability to work effectively over the coming decade....

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