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Record temperatures driving up home air conditioning inquiries

BBC Business · Jun 26, 2026, 9:17 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • A fifth of homes in the UK currently have air conditioning installed
  • Finding an air conditioned space during the heatwave has been a topic of conversation for many people.
  • A red warning of extreme heat has affected millions of people - schools have closed, transport has been disrupted and people have been searching for cooler spaces in which to work or rest.

A fifth of homes in the UK currently have air conditioning installed

Finding an air conditioned space during the heatwave has been a topic of conversation for many people.

A red warning of extreme heat has affected millions of people - schools have closed, transport has been disrupted and people have been searching for cooler spaces in which to work or rest.

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