Sunshine boost for flooded businesses The heatwave currently hitting many parts of the UK is set to continue for at least another week, forecasters say. Hoteliers, camp sites and local businesses in the New Forest have reported a 25% increase in bookings compared to this time last year. Some businesses were hit hard by flooding in December and poor trade last summer, Laura Trant went to Brockenhurst to see what a difference a few months can make. Eight low-tech ways to keep cool in a heatwave How to sleep in hot weather New Forest cycle sportive event called off after flooding