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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.

Stories that explain this

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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