THE INSTITUTION of Fire Engineers (IFE) is championing National Apprenticeship Week 2026, which runs from 9-15 February, in turn raising awareness of the diverse opportunities available in the fire sector in order to open doors for aspiring fire professionals such that they can begin their journey. [Read More]

THE FIRE Sector Confederation stands at a pivotal moment in its evolution, writes Steve McGuirk. What began as a necessary reorganisation has blossomed into something even more significant: the emergence of a convenor for fire safety collaboration and co-ordination in the UK. [Read More]

LIFE SAFETY solutions developer Kentec Electronics has introduced its wireless lockdown notification system, which is purpose-designed to help public venue management teams comply with the Martyn’s Law legislation and, as a result, avoid the potential for hefty fines. [Read More]

MOUNT GREEN Housing Association has been ordered to pay £120,636 following fire safety failings that led to the death of a vulnerable resident in a fire that took place at the Greylees property in Godalming back in January 2022. [Read More]

THE BRITISH Standards Institution (BSI) is set to hold a launch event for PAS 2000:2026 Construction Products – Bringing Safe Products to Market – Code of Practice, the standard that enables the delivery of comprehensive, accurate and reliable evidence to support statements about product safety and performance. [Read More]

DECISIVE ACTION has been taken against a Tottenham landlord and managing agent after they failed to license their House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and serious safety hazards were discovered. [Read More]

AS OF 27 January, the Building Safety Regulator has officially moved to become a standalone organisation, in turn paving the way forward for the creation of a single construction regulator: a key recommendation of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. [Read More]

THE INSTITUTION of Fire Engineers (IFE) is seeking to reinforce its strategic leadership capacity and resilience by expanding the organisation’s leadership team through two new appointments. The latter will include a full-time CEO and a further dedicated full-time technical post based at the IFE’s headquarters in Stratford-upon-Avon. [Read More]