A four-day hot spell arrives Friday in the UK. London might see 32C while nearby areas reach 29C . The forecasting service issued a two-day warning for the city. Health risks and grid strain rose as demand jumps . Growers expect more crop losses after long dry spells . June's heat ran up a £1.15 billion tab for the UK from slow work and weak trade. Wildfires creep in parched slices of the country. Officials call for saving water and caution near fire risk zones .
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London hit with 48 hour weather warning before new 4 day heatwave arrives with 32C high - My London
London hit with 48 hour weather warning before new 4 day heatwave arrives with 32C high My London
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Farmer warns risk of UK drought may force him to stop growing vegetables - The Independent
Farmer warns risk of UK drought may force him to stop growing vegetables The Independent
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Heatwave to grip London 'within days' as wildfires burn and drought declared - London Evening Standard
Heatwave to grip London 'within days' as wildfires burn and drought declared London Evening Standard
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June heatwave cost economy £1.15 billion - Personnel Today
June heatwave cost economy £1.15 billion Personnel Today
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First drought regions named as record heatwave rolls on - Farmers Guardian
First drought regions named as record heatwave rolls on Farmers Guardian