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 i

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

DISPOSABLE barbecues could be banned following raging wildfires across the UK, the Prime Minister has said. Andy Burnham said today: "People should not be using those barbecues outside at this moment in time". He added that the government is "certainly going to consider" a ban after several destructive wildfires were c

ANDY Burnham has said the UK Government will “consider” banning disposable barbeques amid a summer of wildfires.

The Prime Minister will chair an emergency Cobra committee later on Wednesday in response to a prolonged spell of exceptionally hot and dry weather.

The Prime Minister will chair an emergency Cobra committee later on Wednesday in response to a prolonged spell of exceptionally hot and dry weather.