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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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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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

The Guardian - 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 Independent UK

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)

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Public will be at risk if Labour drops £28bn green plan, warns fire union chief

Exclusive: FBU’s Matt Wrack says investment is crucial for tackling rise in floods, wildfires and storms

The Guardian - UK

Firefighters seek compensation for those who develop cancer as a result of work

A UNION has urged for compensation to become available for firefighters who have developed cancer and other diseases through their work.

The National (Scotland)

UK union leader’s mass defiance warning over ‘attempt to ban strikes’

Fire Brigades Union chief speaks as TUC meets to discuss new minimum service laws

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Investment urged in ‘dangerously overstretched’ fire service to aid floods work

The call from the FBU follows the devastating floods caused by Storm Babet.

The National (Scotland)

Firefighters protest outside Holyrood as cuts lead to ‘crisis’

FIREFIGHTERS have staged a rally outside the Scottish Parliament demanding the government takes urgent action to end a decade of cuts they say have…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s fire service ‘in crisis’ claims report from Fire Brigades Union

SCOTLAND’S fire service is in “crisis” according to a new report, which found that low morale, underinvestment and budget cuts are impacting…

The Guardian - UK

UK firefighters face £15,000 postcode lottery on maternity pay, says union

Exclusive: FBU says finding that some women can earn thousands less on year’s leave shows female members are undervalued

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The Guardian - UK

Unions poised to back policy of defiance against UK law restricting strikes

Motion at TUC congress rejecting minimum service levels likely to be a political headache for Labour leader

The Independent UK

Bibby Stockholm plans could face legal threat as Fire Brigades Union accuses No 10 of ‘disregard’ for safety

Firefighters’ union accuses ministers of ‘callous disregard’ for the safety of those on board

The National (Scotland)

Home Office facing fire union legal challenge over Bibby Stockholm plans

THE UK Government’s plan to accommodate asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge could face a legal challenge ...

The Independent UK

Bibby Stockholm migrant housing plans could face fire union legal challenge

The firefighters’ union accused ministers of a ‘callous disregard’ for the safety of those onboard.

The Guardian - UK

Braverman’s plan to house UK asylum seekers on ‘deathtrap’ barge faces legal hurdle

Exclusive: Fire Brigades Union outlines ‘serious fire and safety concerns’ over Bibby Stockholm

The Independent UK

Scottish firefighters warn of potential strike action over cuts

Hundreds joined a rally in Glasgow to voice their concerns about the likely impact on the fire service.

The National (Scotland)

Firefighters to consider all options to defend jobs in face of cuts, says union

A UNION has said firefighters will consider “all options” to defend jobs and services in the face of cuts.

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