General · 12 August 2026

PM Burnham asks shops to stop disposable BBQ sales.

Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister, has requested that all stores cease sales of single-use barbecues, aiming to curb wildfires amidst the current heatwave. The request follows a year in which England and Wales have experienced a number of wildfires equal to the total for 2025. Burnham also said the government will consider a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in summer months for the longer term.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 August 2026 at 20:07

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