BETWEEN 1 April 2025 and 1 April 2026, a total of 730 risks secured insurance cover through the industry’s Fire Safety Reinsurance Facility, reports the Association of British Insurers (ABI), at a total sum insured of £19.6 billion. This represents an increase from 703 risks in the previous year, reflecting the Fire Safety Reinsurance Facility’s continued growth and development.

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THE HOUSE of Lords will debate the Leaseholder Remediation (Building Safety) Bill on 11 September. This Private Members’ Bill, introduced by Baroness Kathryn Pinnock of the Liberal Democrats, will make new provisions for the remediation of building safety defects in residential leasehold properties.

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THE FIRE Industry Association (FIA) is introducing a new suite of FireQual regulated qualifications in fire risk assessment, providing industry professionals with qualifications at the Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced levels.

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THE OFFICE for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has published the UK National Action Plan in direct response to a European-wide review of fire protection at nuclear installations. This work is part of the second European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group’s Topical Peer Review (TPR2), with the subject of fire protection chosen due to its potential to challenge safety systems.

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THIS WEEK, the UK has become the centre of global Fire and Rescue Service collaboration as leaders and Government representatives from more than 60 nations convene at the QEII Conference Centre in Westminster in central London for the World Fire Congress 2026.

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THE BAFE Group has announced a restructure of the organisation designed to better integrate the Group and strengthen its ability to support the life safety sector through an expected “period of change”.

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BARONESS BLAKE of Leeds CBE – the Labour politician serving as a Life Peer in the House of Lords since 2021 – has been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Building Safety, Fire and Resilience within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Baroness Blake’s appointment in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new administration was confirmed on 14 August.

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THE BUILDING Safety Regulator’s (BSR) latest data covering the 12-week rolling period to 31 August shows overall Gateway 2 application approvals rising to 84% with more than 18,000 residential units clearing the process. Existing building remediation approvals climbed to 89% nationally (up from 85%) and 96% in London (up from 92%).

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THE LONDON Fire Brigade (LFB) has completed all of the actions required of the capital’s dedicated Fire and Rescue Service in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations, duly delivering further improvements to organisational learning, firefighter communications and training.

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THE INSTITUTION of Fire Engineers (IFE) has launched a month-long campaign to help members and fire safety professionals alike discover the benefits of its redeveloped CPD Hub and reinforce the importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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