Grenfell 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.
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.
NEW GUIDANCE for landlords to further protect tenants from poor living conditions has been published.
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.
THE HOUSING secretary has announced a consultation on banning the use of combustible materials on the external walls of high-rise residential buildings.
THE GLASGOW School of Art has been destroyed for a second time in four years following another major fire.
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.
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
THE HOME Office has announced it will bring forward legislation which will enable more areas to access the benefits of emergency service collaboration.
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.
THE METROPOLITAN Police have opened an investigation into the use of the stay put policy during the Grenfell Tower fire.
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