Disposable barbecue ban in force amid wildfire warnings
A temporary ban on disposable barbecues has come into force across England, Wales and Scotland, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns smokers to take care outdoors amid a spate of wildfires.
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Disposable barbecue ban begins as PM issues wildfire warning
A temporary ban on disposable barbecues has come into force across Wales, Scotland and England, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns against outdoor fires and careless cigarette disposal.
UK bans disposable BBQs amid wildfire risk
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Temporary ban on disposable barbecues amid heatwave
The Government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues, citing a 'significant risk to the public' due to heatwave conditions.
Disposable barbecues temporarily banned over wildfire risk
The government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues, citing a 'significant risk to the public' amid heatwave conditions and wildfires across the UK.
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Temporary ban on disposable barbecues over wildfire risk
The government is temporarily banning the sale of disposable barbecues due to the heatwave and wildfire risk, after PM Andy Burnham suggested the measure earlier this week.
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Disposable barbecues banned amid heatwave risk
The Government has issued a temporary ban on disposable barbecues, citing a 'significant risk to the public' from fires during the current heatwave and drought conditions.
Temporary Ban on Disposable Barbecues Over Heatwave
The UK Government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues due to heatwave conditions, citing significant risk to the public, according to online advice.
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