Britain’s heatwaves killed thousands – we need to wake up

Things are only going to get worse (Picture: Getty)If there’s one thing British people do well, it’s chatting about the weather. It’s our go-to small talk subject, filling awkward silences while we patiently stand in queues. But the dramatic heatwaves that have gripped the country over the past weeks deserve a different kind of conversation than the one we’re used to having.Because this isn’t about idle chat, but a deadly serious crisis. I was sadden