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Electricity operator issues historic summertime plea for power as temperatures to soar

Electricity operator issues historic summertime plea for power as temperatures to soar
Sky News Thursday 09 July 2026, 09:50 UTC 1 min read
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A woman uses a fan to cool down while walking near Tower Bridge.

A woman uses a fan to cool down while walking near Tower Bridge. Pic: Reuters
near Tower Bridge (LOCATION)
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