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Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves

Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
BBC News Sunday 12 July 2026, 23:10 UTC 1 min read
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An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.

An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
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