Across the UK, households have struggled to adapt to the stifling heat as temperatures reach above 38C. For those living in large social housing accommodation, the situation can become unbearable, with 51 per cent of tenants stating they lack the basic controls to stop their homes from overheating.
Liam Russell, 21, is among those who have been living a “nightmare” this summer, as his third-storey flat in Maidstone, Kent, only has three windows and is warm throughout the year.
