England is "not ready" to respond to extreme heatwaves this summer and ministers must implement a national strategy, researchers have said.

In addition to excess deaths, they are warning of economic shocks and a "breakdown in public services" should the country experience more very high temperatures either this year or in the future.

Those involved in the response to such events - such as local authorities, first responders and utility companies - are concerned that resources are at breaking point, the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment - part of London's LSE - said.

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