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UK Bans Disposable Barbecue Sales Amid Wildfire Risk

Published 14 August 2026

The UK government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues, citing the significant risk they pose to public safety and the environment amid ongoing drought and heatwave conditions.

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