Growing proportion of deaths associated with hottest days, figures suggest

26-08-2026 14:18 via standard.co.uk

Growing proportion of deaths associated with hottest days, figures suggest

There were an estimated 4,652 heat-related deaths in England and Wales in 2022, the highest figure for any year from 1988 to 2025.

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