# London Mayor Backs Workplace Heat Limits | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-15T10:22:36+00:00
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London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan is now backing a push for a maximum workplace temperature limit as UK heatwaves hit record levels, with some workspaces exceeding 40°C — already causing school closures, hospital strain, and over 400 daily deaths in one heatwave. While the UK only has minimum temp guidelines, unions and the Green MP are demanding a 30°C cap (27°C for physically demanding roles) and pushing for new legislation. Teachers are using wet towels to cool classrooms, and hospitals report critical equipment failures — underscoring the health and safety crisis. Though Khan can’t enforce limits, he’s launching a citywide adaptation plan, while the government says it has no immediate plans but will consult on workplace temperatures later this year. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fe61203b66fca4dd

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