Heat-related deaths in UK could rise to 7,000 annually in next 30 years - report

The report found that the risks heatwaves can cause are not matched by the level of public concern

The August 2020 heatwaves caused a record 2,556 excess deaths in England, as well as significant disruption across the UK

Heat-related deaths in the UK could triple in the next 30 years, to around 7,000 annually, according to a report.

The British Red Cross warns there is a dangerous perception gap in the UK when it comes to awareness of the risks posed by heat.