Andy Burnham announces immediate disposable barbecue law change after devastating fires

The announcement follows devastating fires across the West Midlands

NewsUK & World NewsWeatherAndy Burnham's government announced a temporary ban14:38, 14 Aug 2026The Government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a “significant risk to the public” due to the heatwave conditions, according to advice published online. The Prime Minister called a m

Prime Minister Andy Burnham had suggested earlier in the week that such a measure could be introduced

Most major UK supermarkets have suspended sales of disposable barbecues in recent weeks

Prime Minister Andy Burnham convened ministers, officials and agencies as scorching temperatures persist across the country in the fifth heatwave of the summer

“People should not be using those barbecues outside at this moment in time,” the Prime Minister said

Andy Burnham to consider BANNING disposable barbecues as he aims to send 'loud message'  GB News

PM Andy Burnham warned he is looking at outlawing single-use grills to help prevent wildfires, as Britain faces its hottest summer on record with heatwave response measures ramping up