UK heatwave live: Burnham considers ban on disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires

Prime minister suggests possible measure as he prepares to chair emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heat The Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has commented on analysis estimating that this summer’s heatwaves have cost the UK economy £4.4bn so far this year (you can read that report here). In a statement issued before the government announced an emergency Cobra meeting, Polanski said: This summer’s extreme heat is striking at the heart of our economy, losing this country billions…