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Government issues temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
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◀ Left 67%Centre 0%Right 33% ▶
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage broadly agrees that the government has taken action regarding disposable BBQs due to wildfire risk. However, the framing and emphasis differ slightly, with centre outlets like BBC News and Guido Fawkes focusing on the specific issue of wildfire risk and drought, while the Evening Standard's coverage, which appears to span the centre to right spectrum, varies in tone from cautious to cautionary, with a broader focus on the government's response to mitigate wildfire risk.
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Left
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Evening Standard
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
14 Aug, 14:57
BBC News
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public".
14 Aug, 13:29
Centre
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Right
(1)
Guido Fawkes
Burnham Orders Temporary Ban on Disposable BBQs
Burnham says they pose a “significant risk to the public” during the ongoing drought and heatwave. Burn ham no more…
14 Aug, 13:30