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Water shortfall in England now ‘nationally significant’, drought officials warn

Reservoirs are well below average for the time of year and England is heading into more dry, heatwave conditions.

Evening Standard

Urgent drought and wildfires warning issued amid UK heatwave

Reservoirs are well below average for the time of year, and England is heading into more dry, heatwave conditions

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer urged to intervene in Birmingham bin strike

The leader of the Fire Brigades Union says the Government cannot ‘stand by’ any longer.

Evening Standard

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Matt Wrack plans to stay in post as teaching union’s general secretary

Wrack, whose appointment as NASUWT chief faced legal challenge, condemns ‘ludicrous’ efforts to undermine him

The Guardian - UK

Firefighters recommended to accept 3.2% pay rise

The FBU leader has urged the Government to invest to protect the public and fund bigger pay increases in the future.

Evening Standard

Ministers raise concern over NASUWT move for ‘combative’ ex-FBU chief

Matt Wrack in line to become leader of traditionally moderate union despite lack of teaching experience

The Guardian - UK

Rise in ‘racist’ online comments by members of unions, says FBU leader

Steve Wright says internal inquiries uncovered dozens of cases where members had used racist slurs or stereotypes

The Guardian - UK

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Rayner faces call to say whether Army could help clean up Birmingham bins

Ayoub Khan MP asked the Deputy PM whether Army personnel could ‘assist the local charities and organisations’ that are helping to clear the waste.

The Independent UK

Scottish fire engine sent to Palestine impounded by Israel for six months

A fire engine donated to Palestine by Scottish firefighters has been impounded by Israel for over six months.

The National (Scotland)

Social Security Payments Were Suspended for Some Americans Abroad. Here's What to Know

Retirees living abroad must complete a questionnaire every 1 to 2 years when sent by the SSA. Failure to respond can lead to the suspension of your benefits; here's how to fix it.

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Trade union boss warns Reeves against trading workers rights for economic growth

Exclusive: FBU general secretary issues a warning to Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer over pay and workers rights following the chancellor’s speech

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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Union boss rages over betrayal of heroic fire fighters who fought Grenfell blaze

Fire Brigades Union (FBU) general secretary Matt Wrack has warned that fire fighters are still facing unacceptable dangers from buildings like Grenfell Tower seven years after the tragedy

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner warned she must end ‘national scandal’ of unsafe buildings after Dagenham inferno

Exclusive: Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack told The Independent that it was ‘a miracle’ nobody was killed in the blaze in Dagenham over the bank holiday weekend

Evening Standard

Dagenham fire: 'Unsafe cladding' to form part of probe into cause of huge blaze in east London

Twenty people were rescued and more than 80 people were evacuated from the building, which had ‘known’ fire safety issues

The Guardian - UK

Questions over cladding after fire at Dagenham flats brought under control

FBU calls for urgent investigation into blaze in east London as another fire begins at tower in nearby Poplar

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The Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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

Evening Standard

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.

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