A recent report from Citizens Advice highlights a growing issue for UK residents living in homes that struggle to regulate temperature during hot weather. The organization suggests that millions of people are effectively 'trapped' in properties that become dangerously warm, forcing them to adopt unconventional coping strategies.

According to the findings, some residents have resorted to sleeping in kitchens, which are often located on ground floors and may remain cooler than bedrooms. Others are using improvised methods to block sunlight and heat, such as taping tin foil, cardboard, or damp sheets to their windows. The report frames these actions as 'drastic' measures taken by individuals who lack the resources or home infrastructure to manage rising temperatures effectively. While the report focuses on the physical discomfort and health risks associated with these 'heat trap' homes, it does not detail specific policy recommendations or the potential costs of retrofitting these properties to improve thermal efficiency.