Heatwave deaths prompt renewed calls for robust UK heat risk plan

Michael Holder
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Government accused of 'missed opportunity' to prevent deaths during recent August heatwave in England and Wales

The government has been urged draw up a robust 'National Heat Risk Strategy' to tackle the growing threat hot weather is posing to the UK's buildings, infrastructure, and public health, following estimates...

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