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More than 100 flood warnings in force with more rain, sleet and snow on way

The Environment Agency has urged people to remain vigilant over the coming days as flood warnings are still in place.

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025

Fire Brigades Union bars former member of governing executive over alleged racist posts

Grant Mayos also promoted material by far-right Britain First, disciplinary committee finds

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2024

Starmer bids to end Tory ‘scorched earth’ industrial relations policy with workers’ rights reset

Labour’s workers’ rights reforms will include an end to zero-hour contracts and the repeal of anti-strike laws

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Starmer warned rescuing ‘dangerously underfunded’ fire service must be a first priority as prime minister

Exclusive: Firefighting must be an early priority for Keir Starmer, a top trade union leader has warned

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Plaque unveiled for ‘brave’ firefighter who died tackling Highland blaze

A COMMEMORATIVE red plaque has been unveiled to honour the “bravery and service” of a firefighter who died tackling a Highland blaze more than…

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024

Natalie Elphicke’s anti-strike stance ‘incompatible’ with Labour, says TUC president

Exclusive: Matt Wrack describes ex-Tory’s views as ‘disgraceful’ after she blamed deaths on striking firefighters

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024

Post-Grenfell evacuation guidelines ‘little or no help’, say firefighters

Union writes to home secretary saying advice on helping vulnerable residents in towers is inadequate

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024

Fire Brigades Union warns anti-strike laws will put public safety at risk

Fire service employers called on to refuse to implement minimum service levels

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2024

Almost third of female firefighters have faced harassment at FBU events, report finds

Executive backs new measures after authors say sexual harassment is an issue within the Fire Brigades Union

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024

Firefighters injured in Grenfell blaze settle legal claims for £20m

The FBU said some of those involved had been unable to work again due to the trauma they suffered tackling the blaze which left 72 people dead.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024