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The Guardian Politics12 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat

PM touts ban on disposable barbecues as areas hit by wildfires – but some Labour MPs will be hoping for more ambitious ideas to tackle crisis UK heatwave live – latest updates Andy Burnham will chair an emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heat, which has caused wildfires and plunged many parts of Britain into drought. The prime minister will meet ministers, officials and agencies as high temperatures continue across the UK, with temperatures of 33C forecast on Wednesday and up to 38

Politics
BBC Politics12 Aug 2026

Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration

The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks.

Express Politics12 Aug 2026

Police dogs and armed cops surround Buckfast Abbey ahead of Ann Widdecombe's funeral

The former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokeswoman was killed in her own home in July.

ReformCrime
Guido Fawkes12 Aug 2026

Leftist Think Tank Celebrates Penetration of Burnham Government

Labour’s favourite left-wing think tank IPPR is boasting on X this morning about how many of its ex-personnel are now in government in leading positions. This is going to go well… A huge congratulations to the IPPR alumni who are taking up new roles in government! Wishing them all the very best in their new…

Conservative Home12 Aug 2026

Andrew Allison: The vituperative nature of rivalry on the right is gifting our opponents a free pass

Can we put at least some of our differences aside, start being civil towards one another, and focus on defeating our true opponents?   The post Andrew Allison: The vituperative nature of rivalry on the right is gifting our opponents a free pass appeared first on Conservative Home.

Defence
The Guardian Politics12 Aug 2026

Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires

Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves UK heatwave live – latest updates Just 20 staff are working on climate adaptation within a key government department tasked with protecting the environment and maintaining food security, a freedom of information request has revealed. The officials make up 0.3% of staff within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Continue reading...

Environment
Guido Fawkes12 Aug 2026

Burnham Waits Until After His Long Holiday to Call a COBRA Meeting on Hot Weather

Andy Burnham has called his first COBRA meeting on the heat in Britain. After waiting 53 days in which he also went on holiday… The meeting is mostly a PR exercise because response systems are all in place and extra management goes through the National Drought Group. You could try building a new reservoir for…

BBC Politics12 Aug 2026

The Global Story

In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.

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BBC Politics12 Aug 2026

The Global Story

In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.

Politics
BBC Politics12 Aug 2026

Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief inspector warns

The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".

DefenceCrime
The Guardian Politics12 Aug 2026

UK heatwave live: Met Office issues extreme heat warning as government convenes emergency Cobra meeting

Parts of country face fifth heatwave of the summer with highs of 38C forecast this week We have some comments from the Liberal Democrats and Green party on the Cobra emergency meeting scheduled for later today. While welcoming the government’s announcement, the Lib Dem environment spokesperson Pippa Heylings said emergency meetings were not enough to put out fires or protect our communities, saying “we urgently need a national strategy to make the UK climate-ready”. Continue reading...

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Express Politics12 Aug 2026

POLL: Should middle class areas be forced to house more migrants?

Have your say in our online poll after the PM insisted wealthy areas must "play their part".

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