A maximum workplace temperature and mandatory air conditioning for some schools and hospitals could be introduced in the UK in the future as the country adapts to extreme heat.
Climate minister Katie White said the Government is looking “closely” at options to improve the nation’s resilience to hot weather in line with the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest report.
The UK recorded its hottest-ever June day on Wednesday, with temperatures surpassing 36°C.
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Air conditioning for schools and hospitals in high‑risk areas, alongside maximum workplace temperature regulations, were recommended in the landmark climate report. The report urged ministers to bring forward these measures in the next two years.
