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FOUND: June heatwave cost uk economy more than ps1bn study - You Need To See This

The UK broke the record for its hottest ever June day during last month's heatwave. (Photo: AFP)

LONDON - Britain's record-breaking June heatwave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy 1.15 billion (US$1.5 billion), according to an estimate released Thursday by the London School of Economics (LSE).

The United Kingdom, France and other European countries saw an exceptional spell of heat in June which disrupted transport, schools and hospitals, raising concerns about health and poorly-adapted infrastructure.

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