Prime Minister to hold crisis meeting to address heatwave, drought and wildfires

Defra officials set to attend as Welsh Government reveals financial help for drought-hit farmers

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is chair a crisis meeting with ministers addressing ongoing drought and wildfires
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is chair a crisis meeting with ministers addressing ongoing drought and wildfires

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to chair an emergency ‘COBR' meeting to address the UK's ongoing response to extreme heat, wildfires and drought. The event will be attended by ministers from Defra as...

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