The Met Office have confirmed that 2025 has seen the hottest UK summer on record. With overheating in homes making people ill, we are now seeing fuel poverty as a year-round potential health issue.
A spokesperson for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, commented:
“This has been the hottest summer on record and for millions living in fuel poverty, that heat has been dangerous.
“Too many households are trapped in homes that overheat, with poor ventilation, no cooling and energy bills that are so high that people feel unable to run a fan.
“The reality is that fuel poverty doesn’t end in winter. Overheating is making people ill and tragically it can cost lives.
“We urgently need fairer electricity pricing, targeted support for those most at risk and the Government’s Warm Homes Plan must also deliver solutions that help keep homes cool in the summer.
“The Met Office predicts that with the climate crisis continuing, heatwaves will become more common and more severe. This means that the UK’s housing and energy systems must adapt – or more people will suffer every summer.”