# Red weather warning issued for extreme heat and humidity

By Simon Francis — 2026-06-22

Simon Francis, co-ordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, said: “Heatwaves of this magnitude pose a serious health threat. Millions of people are at risk of being made unwell by overheating in their homes, most of them in poorly ventilated properties with no affordable way to keep cool.

“With energy bills about to rise by 13.5 per cent, switching on a fan or running air conditioning is simply not an option for some people already in debt to their supplier. What’s worse, the Climate Change Committee has warned that 92 per cent of homes could overheat in more extreme heat events, and that the poorest neighbourhoods are seven times more likely to be vulnerable.

“It is a disgrace that not only are the fossil fuel giants contributing to the climate crisis, but they are also profiting from the increased energy prices households have to pay to keep our homes cool in the summer.”

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