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PoliticsAug 21, 2026
'We're Not Remotely Prepared': Labour MPs Say the Party Has Gone Quiet on Climate
Almost 2,900 heat-associated deaths in England in May and June alone — and no renewed political case for net zero.
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MarketsAug 13, 2026
Heat Stress Is Now a Leading Cause of Weather-Related Sick Leave
A survey of 1,288 workers across seven exposed sectors. There is still no legal maximum working temperature in the UK.
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MarketsAug 13, 2026
Britain's Night Economy Is Worth £110bn. It Has No Policy.
A business rates cut for pubs and clubs was welcome. But 27% of the workforce works nights, and most of them are not in hospitality.
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