NewsCost Of LivingBirmingham weatherHeatwave Relief Packs launched08:35, 08 Jul 2026State pensioners are among the people being sent freebies by a major UK energy firm to try and keep them cool in the UK heatwave. EDF has launched its Heatwave Relief Packs, a new £1 million initiative to help vulnerable customers stay safe and comfortable during periods of extreme summer heat.‌State pensioners over age 75 are among those among the most vulnerable from UK heatwaves, with the UK Health and Security Agency, or UKHSA, warning over a rise of deaths in the heat.‌Eligible customers will receive tailored support worth up to £100, including desk or pedestal fans, handheld or neck fans, thermal blackout curtains, reflective window film, reusable hydration bottles and cooling towels.‌READ MORE John L