Fire Brigades Union
Investment urged in ‘dangerously overstretched’ fire service to aid floods work
The call from the FBU follows the devastating floods caused by Storm Babet.
Bibby Stockholm barge is safe amid legal challenge possibility, Braverman says
The Home Secretary also declined to rule out reports that the Home Office is considering fitting asylum seekers with electronic tags.
Scottish firefighters warn of potential strike action over cuts
Hundreds joined a rally in Glasgow to voice their concerns about the likely impact on the fire service.
Asylum seekers will go onto barge in ‘coming weeks’, says Dowden
The Deputy Prime Minister said migrants would be housed on the Bibby Stockholm at Portland soon.
Union demands meeting with Home Secretary over Bibby barge fire safety fears
The Fire Brigades Union said it has written to Suella Braverman over fears about overcrowding and access to fire exits.
Migrant barge ‘not a deathtrap’, Cabinet minister insists
Pictures showed a food delivery being unloaded at the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland, Dorset, on Wednesday.
Northern Ireland fire chief calls for union to avoid use of military during strikes
A trade union for fire fighters in Northern Ireland is being urged to consider special arrangements to avoid relying on the military during any strike action.
Fire stations fall silent in tribute to colleagues who have lost their lives
FIREFIGHTERS stood in silence outside stations across Northern Ireland yesterday in memory of colleagues who have died on duty - including those who lost their lives to the Covid-19 pandemic.
