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Private vs public spending

This concept explores who foots the bill for things like home improvements to tackle heatwaves. Our story highlights that many people find these upgrades unaffordable, suggesting a gap between private ability to pay and the public need for cooler homes. It's about deciding whether individuals, businesses, or the government should primarily fund solutions to shared problems.

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Two in three people struggled to sleep during June heatwave

Questions this opens up

Who funds public services? Taxation and spending Cost of living crisis

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