The Renters Stuck in ‘Heat Trap’ Flats During Sweltering Heatwave: ‘It Is Unbearable’ The UK's sweltering heatwave has exposed a deeply ingrained problem in our social housing system: the lack of basic controls to mitigate overheating.
Research from Citizens Advice reveals that 51 percent of tenants lack the means to regulate their home temperatures, making it not just an inconvenience but a human rights issue.
For individuals like Liam Russell, who suffers from autism and sensory needs, the heat can be debilitating.