The UK has experienced repeated heatwaves this summer, with both Jersey and Guernsey seeing their warmest Julys since their records began - this has impact fridges and freezers
Co-op issues update for 44 stores after heatwave puts fridges 'out of action'
The UK has experienced repeated heatwaves this summer, with both Jersey and Guernsey seeing their warmest Julys since their records began - this has impact fridges and freezers
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Tannur Anders UK & World News Reporter
06:11, 10 Aug 2026
EXCLUSIVE: As parts of the UK are hit by the third heatwave this year, Britain's food infrastructure is facing "severe pressure"…
Shoppers were unable to buy essential items like meat and milk as fridges and freezers broke down in supermarkets across the UK
Marks & Spencer is investing in new equipment capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 45C after some fridges broke down…
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Waitrose is set to roll out Mediterranean-style fridges that can withstand 48C as more than half of England is officially in…
Fridges in some of the firm’s stores and foodhalls broke down because of the recent heatwave
