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Fans, hoses and air con - heatwave-hit Britons seek relief

22 Sept 09:18 Key points summarised by AI

Britons are experiencing record-breaking temperatures, prompting widespread disruption and official advice to stay indoors.
Retailers report a massive surge in sales of cooling products, with electric fans, air conditioning units, and paddling pools seeing increases of over 800% in some cases.
Beyond personal cooling, sales of hoses, sprinklers, and even smart temperature control technology have significantly jumped as people adapt to the heat.
Despite the boom in specific heat-related items, overall shopper numbers in physical retail stores have declined, indicating the heatwave negatively impacts general footfall.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.