SATURDAY 14 June 2025 witnesses the eighth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in which 72 people lost their lives. The significance of this year’s anniversary is magnified by the fact that it’s likely to be the last one to occur before the careful demolition of the 24-storey structure in London’s North Kensington begins. The latter process could commence in September. [Read More]

WESTERN BUSINESS Media has announced a multi-year extension to its strategic partnership with Nineteen Group, which will see the company’s publications continuing to support the Nineteen Group’s Safety and Security Series. [Read More]

THE BICYCLE Association, itself the national trade body for the cycle industry representing the majority of reputable UK e-bike suppliers, has laid out a comprehensive Action Plan for Government to tackle the issue of fires attributed to unsafe e-bike batteries and is calling for its urgent implementation. [Read More]

THE WINNERS of the fourth edition of the Fire and Security Matters Awards have been announced by organiser Western Business Media. The ceremony took place on the evening of 5 June at the Coventry Building Society Arena. [Read More]

FIRE SAFETY specialist the Global HSE Group has announced that Russ Timpson, founder and organiser of the Tall Building Fire Safety Network, has now joined the business, which continues to maintain a keen focus on passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy. [Read More]

FOR THE first time in the organisation’s history, the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is due to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in a hybrid format. Taking place on 16 July, members will have the option to attend in-person at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon or otherwise join online via the AGM website. [Read More]

FIRE AND Rescue “must not be the forgotten Emergency Service”. That’s the stark warning issued by fire chiefs ahead of the Government’s upcoming Spending Review, which is to be delivered in Parliament by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves on 11 June. [Read More]

AICO, THE dedicated home life safety systems pioneer, has launched its Platinum Partner Initiative. The all-new recognition programme is purpose-designed to elevate industry standards when it comes to fire and carbon monoxide alarm installations, while at the same time reinforcing a continual commitment to excellence across the company’s installer network. [Read More]