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The GuardianWednesday, 20 May 2026
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UK must get used to being a hot country, climate advisers warn
The paper presents the structural implications of climate change as an unavoidable domestic reality, focusing on the practical adaptations required for British housing and infrastructure.
The government's Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published a major report on adapting to global heating, advising that systemic changes, such as widespread air conditioning, will be necessary to prevent excess deaths in the UK.
“hot country”
“Prioritising long-term environmental policy”
MPs claim Mandelson documents cover-up
Reports on cross-party criticism of ministers for allegedly withholding information from a parliamentary committee regarding Peter Mandelson.
WHO hopes untested drugs can fight Ebola
Outlines considerations by global health leaders to deploy experimental treatments amidst a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Fancy seeing you here Rayner's No 10 trip
Highlights a notable appearance by Labour leader Angela Rayner at Downing Street for an event marking the Renters' Rights Act.
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