London mayor backs maximum workplace temperature rules amid UK heatwaves

Sadiq Khan supports union calls to update health and safety regulations to protect workers as extreme heat repeatedly disrupts schools, hospitals, and transport systems across Britain.

First covered Jul 15, 2026 · 3:10 AM PT · 1 article

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20h Guardian Environment Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK — Mayor of London backs calls from unions to update health and safety rules in light of more frequent heatwaves The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is backing calls…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-16 (#12)

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