News, research and data stories about home air conditioning in the UK: price cap changes, heatwaves, and findings from our own studies such as the UK Air Con Index.
Ofgem has raised the energy price cap by 4% from 1 October, but almost all of the rise is gas. Electricity barely moves, because VAT comes off it the same day. Here is what that does to the cost of cooling, and heating, your home.
26 Aug 2026We scored 91 towns and cities in England and Wales on summer heat, overheating-prone housing, and affordability. Southend-on-Sea comes out on top, and the commuter East dominates the top ten.
17 Aug 2026
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The UK Air Con Index
91 towns and cities in England and Wales, ranked on how much they need home air conditioning.
