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UK housing and heatwaves

Many UK homes, especially older ones, were built to keep warmth in, which becomes a problem during heatwaves. The story highlights that most people feel their homes need improvements to cope with hotter weather, but the cost is a major barrier. This points to a national challenge in adapting our housing stock for a changing climate.

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