Heatwave deaths prompt renewed calls for robust UK heat risk plan
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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