THE PROPERTY Institute (TPI), whose members manage circa two million homes across the UK, has published the findings of detailed research that reveals a widening two-tier divide in cladding remediation, with Government-funded schemes completing at more than double the rate of those buildings covered by pledged developers. [Read More]

THE WINNERS of the fifth edition of the Fire and Security Matters Awards have been announced by organiser Western Business Media. The ceremony took place on the evening of 2 July at the Coventry Building Society Arena. [Read More]

THE BUILDING Safety Regulator’s (BSR) latest Building Control Gateway 2 update shows an increase in approval rates across all categories of applications, including existing building remediation projects. This follows on from continual improvements to processes, updated guidance and resources and ongoing engagement with applicants. [Read More]

CITY OF Lincoln Council has prosecuted a private landlord after serious housing safety failures were uncovered at a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Anita Sharma has been fined £4,000 in relation to seven breaches of housing management regulations at the Lincoln property. [Read More]

UK FIRE and Rescue Services have marked the successful delivery of a ninth convoy of life-saving firefighting equipment to Ukraine. The convoy, which departed the UK on 29 June, reached the Polish border with Ukraine on 2 July, with vehicles and equipment being transferred to Ukrainian partners as part of a co-ordinated handover process. [Read More]

THE LATEST guidance document produced by asecos has been published to help healthcare sector professionals manage the various risks posed by lithium-ion batteries and protect patient safety. [Read More]

FIREQUAL, THE awarding organisation for the UK’s fire safety sector, has taken a significant step forward in the delivery of its regulated qualifications by appointing Surpass Assessment as its digital assessment provider. Following a successful implementation this month, FireQual is now delivering live examinations across the country through Surpass Assessment. [Read More]

THE INTERIM Measures Alarm Fund, reports Hyfire, is a £62.7 million funding scheme underpinned by the Government and designed to support the installation of temporary fire alarm systems in residential buildings and student accommodation with identified fire safety risks. [Read More]