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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Laura Pollock

FOUND: Uk government issues temporary ban on sale of disposable barbeques - You Need To See This

A disposable barbeque with caused a wildfire around the size of 'two rugby pitches' (Image: SWT)

THE UK 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 new advice published on the Government’s website states: “During the current drought and heatwave conditions, the government considers that the supply and subsequent foreseeable use of disposable barbecues poses a significant risk to the public, and the environment, and therefore cannot be considered a safe product.

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