Firms back fire certificates return
One in three smaller businesses want the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to be replaced by old fire certificates, a IFSEC Fire survey found.
BIFM withdraws from merger talks
The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) is to pull out of merger negotiations with Asset Skills, CSSA and FMA, it has announced.
Pneumonia fine for Wirral care home
A private care home on the Wirral has been fined £40,000 for failing to manage the risk of its residents catching a potentially deadly form of pneumonia.
Waste recycling fire risk warning
Following two high profile fires at waste recycling plants recently, the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) is working together with the Environment Agency and the Wood & Tyre Recycling Association to review existing guidelines.
RIBA calls for new environment role
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) wants the Government to appoint a chief built environment design adviser.
Fire strikes at recycling plant
Fire swept through a large recycling plant in Stockport, forcing the closure of roads, with dozens of firefighters tackling the blaze throughout Tuesday night.
Sheffield shoppers flee fire blaze
Hundreds of shoppers and workers at Sheffield’s biggest supermarket were evacuated when a nearby building caught fire on Monday evening.
Fire safety signs guidance launched
Fire safety signs and notices should be easier to understand with new guidance.
Firefighters tackle kitchen blazes
Fire crews in both Hertfordshire and the North East were called to tackle kitchen blazes on Thursday evening.
Restaurant owner on hygiene charges
The owner of a Stoke restaurant is due to appear in court charged with breaching hygiene rules.