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London Assembly demands 'proper funding' to fix cladding crisis with nearly 2,000 buildings at risk

Only 27 per cent of the high and medium-rise buildings in London found to have dangerous cladding have been remediated

Evening Standard

Building regulations still need 'more teeth' post Grenfell, London fire chief warns

The blaze in Dagenham proved that regulations still need strengthening, London fire commissioner Andy Roe says

Evening Standard

London Fire Brigade 'owes it' to Grenfell survivors and bereaved to learn from inquiry, commissioner says

‘We must never forget the impact the tragedy had on that community,’ commissioner Andy Roe says

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'Grenfell, Dagenham... how many more?': Inside London's shameful cladding crisis

Today’s Grenfell report has called for urgent work on fire safety, but victims — and those still trapped in London’s 1,300 cladded buildings — say there isn’t time to lose. Katie Strick reports

Evening Standard

Dagenham fire: Council aims to raise £20,000 to help 'distressed' victims 'get back on their feet'

A GoFundMe page for affected families has been set up by Barking and Dagenham Council

Evening Standard

Grenfell Tower residents told to 'stay put for too long', says London fire chief

Commissioner Andy Roe has discussed the London Fire Brigade’s response to the blaze

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4 of the Most Welcoming Exterior Colors to Paint Your Home to Increase Its Curb Appeal

From timeless neutrals to moody botanicals, these are the expert-approved colors you should have on your radar

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Fire brigade chief pleads with London building owners: 'Get the cladding off'

Andy Roe said firefighters were sometimes ‘operating in very high-risk buildings that should have been fixed by now’

Evening Standard

London Fire Brigade taken out of special measures by inspectorate

The brigade had been under an enhanced level of monitoring after an independent review found it to be ‘institutionally misogynist and racist’

Evening Standard

Mother of London firefighter who killed himself says report into death is ‘whitewash’

Investigation into death of Jaden Francois-Esprit rejects claims he was bullied, harassed and discriminated against at work

The Guardian - UK

London fire chief: We 'failed' young firefighter who took his own life

Seven allegations about Jaden Francois-Esprit’s treatment at Wembley fire station were examined

Evening Standard

Susan Hall criticises fire brigade for 'ridiculous' delays to Jaden Francois-Esprit suicide investigation

Ms Hall said that delays to the Brigade’s independent investigation into the firefighter’s death were ‘not fair to anybody’

Evening Standard

Tight budget could mean slower progress tackling racism and misogyny, fire chief warns

Fire commissioner Andy Roe vowed to protect London's fire stations from closure in the event of funds being stretched

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London Fire Brigade has removed 13 firefighters after damning report

Fire commissioner Andy Roe said he wanted to see all 13 former staff members on a 'barred list' to keep them permanently out of the profession

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London’s fire chief: Banning disposable BBQs would save lives

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe also warned that the impacts of climate change were becoming more frequent and severe

Evening Standard

‘Best of the brigade’ - Fire chief praises London firefighters in Turkey

Fire commissioner Andy Roe said the 12 London firefighters in Turkey were setting an example for his whole team

The Guardian - UK

London fire brigade reviews Freemason ties after union criticism

FBU raised concerns at meeting discussing review that found service to be institutionally misogynist

The Guardian - UK

London fire chief apologises to mother of firefighter who took own life

Death of Jaden Matthew Francois-Esprit led to review of service that found it to be ‘institutionally racist’

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The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade must ‘root out’ bad leadership, says former fire minister

An independent review by Nazir Afzal found that the London Fire Brigade (LFB) is ‘institutionally misogynistic and racist’.

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Female firefighter makes shocking claim about male colleagues as bodycams to be issued

According to a report, she warned her friends not to let them in their homes

Evening Standard

London firefighters to be issued body-worn cameras following damning review

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe said: ‘We will be the first service in the country to issue body-worn cameras to our crews, both to protect them but also to ensure public safety and reassurance’

The Independent UK

Government told to send ‘strong message’ and review fire service discrimination

The review found “dangerous levels of ingrained prejudice against women” and racism against colleagues.

Evening Standard

London MP calls for LFB firefighters to wear cameras on home visits after shocking racism report

Report into London Fire Brigade found its culture is ‘institutionally misogynist and racist’

The Independent UK

Minister rejects call for national misogyny and racism inquiry after LFB report

An independent culture review of London Fire Brigade found ‘dangerous levels of ingrained prejudice against women’.

Daily Mirror

London Fire Brigade racism and misogyny report leads to UK-wide probe call

Former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal branded London Fire Brigade institutionally racist and misogynistic and now is calling for further probes into other public bodies

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