Shops, pubs and bakeries begin shutting down across UK as temperatures could soar to 40C

Businesses across the UK are shutting down due to extreme heat, with temperatures expected to hit 40C. Restaurants, bakeries, and pubs are among those closing early or temporarily shutting because the heat is making working conditions unbearable. This heatwave is causing significant disruptions, highlighting the vulnerability of commercial operations to extreme weather. The closures reflect broader concerns about how businesses can adapt to increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves.