Heatwave shopping sees Brits spend £163m extra on last-minute essentials

New research indicates that Britons are spending an additional £163 million on last-minute essentials during heatwaves. More than half of the population exceeds their planned budgets due to forgotten holiday items and soaring temperatures. This trend, described as a summer tax, involves consumers paying well above average prices for urgent goods and expensive express delivery fees, resulting in significant unplanned costs for individuals as they rush to prepare for the extreme summer weather conditions.