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With another UK heatwave expected next week, supplies of fans and air conditioning are "tight," according to the boss of Currys. Sales of cooling equipment soared during June's record heat, with fans up nearly 3,000% over one weekend. Currys is working hard to secure stock, but supplies are limited.
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