FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026|No. 18022
UK Weather · Environment

UK Faces Heatwave and Drought, Prompting BBQ Ban

The UK is experiencing its hottest day of the year amidst a severe heatwave and drought conditions, leading to a temporary ban on disposable barbecues due to wildfire risks.

A dry, parched landscape under a hot sun, symbolizing drought conditions in the UK.
A dry, parched landscape under a hot sun, symbolizing drought conditions in the UK.
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The government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public" during the current drought and heatwave conditions, according to advice published online.

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