UK weather : Heatwave approaches two - week mark

UK · 2026-07-17

1. Step 1 · The triggerProlonged heatwave drives up electricity demand for air conditioning and refrigeration.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onHigher demand strains grid capacity, increasing wholesale electricity prices and risk of localised outages.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs face higher energy bills and potential disruption from outages; hospitality and retail see altered footfall patterns.

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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