Britain is preparing for a record-breaking fifth heatwave of the year. This comes as the usual summer slowdown, marked by reduced productivity and emptier offices across corporate Britain, has become more pronounced than in previous years.
In response to the heat, some of London's largest firms have eased their in-office mandates. This allows staff to avoid poorly ventilated workplaces and stifling commutes.
Meteorologists are warning that temperatures typically seen in the Mediterranean could become a regular feature of British summers.