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Heatwave: Why Britain is in meltdown

The first ever red extreme heat warning has been issued, but can our infrastructure cope?

The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning for the first time ever, as temperatures could hit a record-breaking 40C today. With train delays, school disruption, and NHS declaring critical incidents already, is our infrastructure ready for a life at 35C… and hotter?

Guest: Ben Spencer, Science Editor, The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana

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20 minutes