CHAIRED BY Baroness Taylor of Bolton, the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has launched an inquiry into building safety regulation with a particular focus on the work of the Building Safety Regulator, which was established following the Building Safety Act 2022.

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IN RESPONSE to significant industry developments and the successful conclusion of its national roadshow series and digital sessions, the Fire Industry Association (FIA) has announced the release of its official Guidance Note on the changes introduced in BS 5839-1:2025.

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THE NEW report issued by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking warns of a growing fire and public safety risk caused by the widespread adoption of unsafe and illegally modified e-bikes (referred to as ‘fake e-bikes’) purchased through online marketplaces and frequently used in the gig economy.

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THE BUILDING Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched the first in a planned series of practical guides to assist the building services industry in demonstrating its competence and ability to comply with increasingly stringent building safety legislation and standards.

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THE MINISTRY of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has now issued the Terms of Reference for the Building Control Independent Panel, itself an independent expert Advisory Panel providing analysis and advice for central Government on the two questions posed in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 final report relevant to the future of the Building Control system in England.

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THE EN 54-certified and 100% wireless SmartNet-100 fire detection and alarm system from Cygnus was recently selected by installer Shield Fire & Security to deliver a robust and reliable fire safety regime for the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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AHMET MULK has been sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court in relation to six offences committed under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Aged 48, Mulk pleaded guilty in relation to fire safety failures discovered at the Langold Express Ltd pizza, burger and kebab takeaway located on the Doncaster Road in Worksop.

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VOICE ALARM and audio-based safety system specialist Vox Ignis has supplied its LexicommPro emergency voice communication system to Boho X, a state-of-the-art office project that’s serving to power the significant digital economy of Teesside.

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THE INSTITUTION of Structural Engineers (IStructE) – itself the world’s largest membership organisation dedicated to the art and science of structural engineering – is set to run its Structural Safety and Risk Conference on 12 June at the organisation’s London headquarters.

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PASSIVE FIRE protection systems developer the Siderise Group has been recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work in 2025. Having consistently gained high scores in all categories that underpin this celebrated annual listing, Siderise’s prestigious accomplishment reinforces the organisation’s continual commitment to nurture a positive workplace culture in line with the organisation’s five core values.

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FIREQUAL, THE provider of regulated qualifications for the fire safety sector, has announced the addition of two highly respected professionals – namely Dave White and Colin Todd MBE – to its Board. The duo’s collective expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of fire safety training and qualifications.

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THE BUILDING Safety Alliance, itself a cross-sector collaboration of leading industry figures and various associations and bodies, has published detailed guidance around the golden thread concept.

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