Britain’s homes are trapping dangerous levels of heat

The heatwaves caused significant sleep problems nationwide, with many respondents saying their homes were not fit for a hotter future, according to a new survey.

Households struggled to stay cool, sleep comfortably, and afford the upgrades needed to cope with extreme heat, according to a poll asking Brits how this summer’s extreme heat affected them.

The survey found that more than 46% of people suffered poor sleep during the summer, rising to 55% among 35-54‑year‑olds.

The heat also affected wellbeing – more than a third (37%) saying that the heat inside their homes harmed their mental or physical health, with younger adults hit hardest (49% of 18-34‑year‑olds).

In some cases, homes became unusable, with a fifth of respondents finding their bedroom unusable during the heatwaves, and 5% even resorting to sleeping outside.

Affordability concerns and confusion about available options are blocking change. Closing that gap has to be the priority as we face increasingly hotter summers. The findings highlight a deeper structural issue. One third of respondents (35%) said their home is no longer suitable for today’s cli

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