Andy Burnham tells 'all retailers big and small' to stop selling item

NewsMidlands NewsAndy BurnhamPrime Minister has spoken05:49, 13 Aug 2026Prime minister Andy Burnham has urged “all retailers big and small” to ban disposable barbecues. The order from the Labour Party government Prime Minister comes in a bid to prevent more wildfires this summer.‌The Makerfield MP late on Wednesday warned extreme heat conditions “could be with us for some weeks yet”. His comments came after chairing a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee in response to the prolonged spell of exceptionally hot and dry weather.‌Most major UK supermarkets have suspended sales of disposable barbecues in recent weeks in line with voluntary guidance from the NFCC.‌READ MORE Andy Burnham government confirms change to 7 high street banks - full listMr Burnham said: “The big risk i