newsGrenfell Tower firefighter admits mistakes
THE FIREFIGHTER leading the initial response to the fire at Grenfell Tower has admitted that he had not been trained to make certain decisions on the day, and that certain checks were not carried out.
news
newsGovernment publishes new HMO guidance
NEW GUIDANCE for landlords to further protect tenants from poor living conditions has been published.
newsScottish government examines fire safety review
INCREASING THE use of sprinkler systems and mandatory inspections are to be considered in Scotland to improve building safety following the advice of two expert panels.
newsConsultation begins on banning combustible cladding
THE HOUSING secretary has announced a consultation on banning the use of combustible materials on the external walls of high-rise residential buildings.
newsGlasgow School of Art rocked by second major fire
THE GLASGOW School of Art has been destroyed for a second time in four years following another major fire.
newsBusinessman jailed for 10 years following deaths in fireworks blaze
A STAFFORD businessman who was found guilty of manslaughter following the deaths of two men at his fireworks firm in 2014 has been jailed for 10 years.
newsSafety experts criticise lack of action following Grenfell tragedy
SAFETY AND health professionals are calling for the Government to explain how their demands have been addressed following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire last June
newsMore police to be given fire authority voting rights
THE HOME Office has announced it will bring forward legislation which will enable more areas to access the benefits of emergency service collaboration.
newsBusinessman jailed for “flagrant” breaches of fire safety laws
A BUSINESSMAN and owner of a 14th century Cheshire wedding venue has been jailed for 20 months at Chester Crown Court for breaching serious fire safety rules.
newsPolice investigate Grenfell ‘stay put’ policy
THE METROPOLITAN Police have opened an investigation into the use of the stay put policy during the Grenfell Tower fire.
Filter posts
HSM Newsletter
HSM publishes a weekly eNewsletter, delivering a carefully chosen selection of the latest stories straight to your inbox.
Subscribe here