The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Government issues temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

The ban on disposable BBQs applies to those sold both in stores and online

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Burnham brings in military and bans disposable barbecues in ‘tinderbox’ Britain

PM temporarily bans barbecue sales as 19 people are taken to hospital during fires in West Midlands

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Burnham: We will protect ‘tinderbox’ Britain from raging wildfires

Exclusive: Prime minister pledges more helicopters to tackle crisis and vows to stick to Labour’s net zero target to ‘save our children’s future’

The Independent UK · Aug 14

‘Let’s see what he can do’: will Burnham bring voters back in Labour heartlands?

With questions over Farage’s finances and a new face in No 10, could Barnsley council be a bellwether for changing Labour fortunes?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Disposable barbecues banned as wildfires rage across UK

Prime minister Andy Burnham previously urged retailers to suspend selling single-use grills during extreme heat

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Belt and braces PM: what wearing suit braces says about Burnham

Mod fashion, nod to 80s excess or symbol of tradition? Andy Burnham’s wardrobe choice transcends class divisions

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Andy Burnham breaks silence on climate change as wildfires leave homes 'gutted'

ANDY Burnham has “remained silent” on climate change despite wildfires causing havoc across the UK, green campaigners have blasted.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14

‘Disgraceful’: what one election photo tells us about British politics in 2026

Results from coastal town of Clacton have been interpreted positively by Nigel Farage and Count Binface, but one spoiled ballot tells its own story

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Farmers at ‘breaking point’ as heatwave Britain puts livelihoods under threat

The risk of wildfires, water shortages, poor harvests and escalating fuel and fertiliser prices have plunged many into financial difficulty – prompting calls for emergency cash support

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Vernon Kay shares 'farewell' message over cherished piece of London cultural heritage

The BBC is moving out of Maida Vale studios is being closed down over fears about asbestos

Evening Standard · Aug 14