UK social homes unprepared for rising heat as policy fails to keep pace, new research warns

Phys.org12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Research from The University of Manchester indicates that millions of social homes in the UK are increasingly vulnerable to rising temperatures and high energy costs, with current housing and climate policies failing to address these issues. The study highlights a significant gap between the urgency of climate challenges and the effectiveness of existing policies.

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