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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

Parents facing ‘impossible’ as thousands of babies living in overheated homes

(Andrew Matthews/PA) -

Almost 1.6 million children, including more than 70,000 babies, are living in overheated homes in England, according to campaigners, who have called for “urgent action” to ensure housing can be kept at safe temperatures.

The National Housing Federation (NHF) warned that with warmer weather becoming more frequent, it is becoming “impossible” for parents to ensure their homes are comfortable.

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