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Heatwaves cost UK economy £4.4B, EU GDP €180B, new research shows

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New research highlights the significant economic toll of recent heatwaves in the UK and Europe. A think tank estimates the UK economy has lost at least £4.4 billion due to lost output, with projections of £25.6 billion by 2030 if heatwaves intensify. Meanwhile, a separate analysis suggests extreme summer weather could reduce EU GDP by approximately €180 billion, effectively erasing the year's forecasted growth, with labor productivity loss being the largest contributor. AI

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Heatwaves cost UK economy £4.4B, EU GDP €180B, new research shows

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Hailstone, Contributor ·

    Economic Cost Of Summer Heatwaves Highlighted In New Research

    Record heatwaves across the U.K and Europe this summer have inflicted substantial economic costs, highlighted by two new reports

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