Grenfell Inquiry: Industry exploited lax building regulations to sell flammable cladding
News Release 23 September 2020 Evidence shows failure of consecutive governments to properly regulate, FBU …
Firefighters and control staff offered 2% pay increase
FBU members to be consulted on offer with union recommending money be paid immediately to staff …
Grenfell Tower Inquiry: FBU calls for those responsible to be held accountable
Today (Monday 6 July), hearings in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry begin again after a pause due to …
£25m cut to London Fire Brigade “unthinkable”, Fire Brigades Union warns Mayor and Prime Minister
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has vowed to fight “unthinkable” proposals to cut the budget …
Grenfell anniversary: Fire Brigades Union “will not accept another year of inaction”
On the third anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has …
Firefighters agree to continue coronavirus response
Firefighters’ work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended until July, as the UK …
COVID-19: Firefighters called in to help stem spread of infection in care homes
Latest national agreement will see firefighters train care staff in infection, prevention and control Request …
Treasury leak: Firefighters vow to fight any public sector real-terms pay cut
A confidential Treasury document leaked to The Telegraph revealed the government is considering a two-year …
Firefighters slam government and building owners as HCLG committee cladding survey highlights widespread safety failings
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published the findings of a survey into …
All COVID-19 key worker deaths must be recognised as work-related, union says
Firefighters’ Union making demand on International Workers Memorial DayGovernment must issue urgent guidance to employers …
Brutal cuts to fire and rescue services being rushed through during the pandemic, union says
Plans include major cuts to fire engines and staffing levels FBU says it amounts to …
Firefighters respond to extension of coronavirus testing
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that firefighters, police, prison staff and Department of Work …