BRITS abroad face being “roasted” in Spain as the country BANS air-conditioning lower than 27C, tourism chiefs have warned. The rule change is set to limit the temperatures in public sp…
Although he encouraged the government to find "more effective measures", he said the rule "makes no sense", adding "precisely in the middle of a heat wave".
He continued: "It is as if this decree had been written by a martian, someone who is deeply ignorant of our country and who has not consulted with anyone." Luckily, hotel rooms will be immune to the air-con restrictions as "private areas", meaning Brits abroad can still escape the heat in their own bedrooms.
Schools, hospitals, hairdressers and public transport including planes and trains have also been grouped among the exceptions. But “minor breaches” of the new law could land businesses a fine of up to £50,000, reaching a staggering £83million for serious breaches.However, by limiting electric lights, air-con systems and heating, businesses could also be able to save on their
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