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Families in south-west London’s Britannia Point are trapped in sweltering heatwaves, struggling to stay cool despite having air conditioning — many units broken for over a year, and those that work come with a $50 monthly fee. Councils like Wandsworth and Sutton are pulling residents out, prioritizing welfare and finding new housing, while Croydon continues placing people there but is now conducting welfare checks. With temperatures soaring into the high 30s, residents face nosebleeds and misery, fighting for basic comfort in temporary housing. Some now receive letters allowing AC use — but only if it’s working — and many still can’t afford the extra cost or live with broken units. This is a desperate situation where dignity and safety are at stake, and hope lies in councils acting swiftly to secure better living conditions.

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