UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds
A report by the thinktank Verdant estimates that UK heatwaves have cost the economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year. The analysis suggests that without urban redesign and worker protections, these costs could exceed £25bn annually by 2030.
Verdant said the government should also compensate workers forced to cut hours due to extreme heat. Verdant said the government should also compensate workers forced to cut hours due to extreme heat. Economics UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds Verdant thinktank says cost could top £25bn a year by 2030 and calls for maximum temperature for working and urban redesign to cool down cities
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