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The UK government has temporarily banned disposable barbecues amid extreme drought and heatwave conditions, citing their...
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Disposable BBQ ban imposed as military aids wildfire response

The UK government has temporarily banned disposable barbecues amid extreme drought and heatwave conditions, citing their role in recent wildfires. Military personnel, including Gurkha logistics teams, have been deployed to assist firefighters in England and Wales, where over 1,000 wildfires have been recorded this year. Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns the country is 'a tinderbox' and urges caution with open fires.

bbc.co.uk16 August 2026
Fiscal: The U.S. goods and services deficit decreased by $4.4 billion in June, according to the U.S
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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Decreases in June

The U.S. goods and services deficit decreased by $4.4 billion in June, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Exports and imports both saw decreases, with exports falling by $2.9 billion and imports falling by $7.3 billion.

Bureau of Economic Analysis16 August 2026