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]

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. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

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. [Read More]