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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.

The Independent UK

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’

Evening Standard

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’.

The Independent UK

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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

Daily Mirror

Firefighters face sack if found to have bullied or been racist, LFB boss says

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe spoke at a briefing at LFB headquarters.

The Independent UK

Author of London fire brigade report warns of racism and misogyny in other organisations

Nazir Afzal calls for national inquiry and says he has been contacted by NHS, BBC and police about issues they face

The Guardian - UK

London Fire Brigade chief accepts organisation is institutionally racist and misogynist and vows change

‘There will be change and the change starts now,’ vows LFB chief Andy Roe

The Independent UK

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Toxic sexist and racist abuse in London Fire Brigade dismissed as 'banter'

The culture review of the service, London mayor Sadiq Khan said, contains 'abhorrent' details and 'must be nothing short of a watershed moment' when it should be a workplace free of discrimination

Daily Mirror

London Fire Brigade culture review ‘must be nothing short of watershed moment’

A report described a toxic culture.

The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade institutionally misogynist and racist, review finds

An independent culture review into the brigade was led by former chief crown prosecutor Nazir Afzal.

The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade ‘institutionally misogynist and racist’, independent review finds

The report found the brigade has a ‘toxic culture that allows bullying and abuse’

The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade unveils new fire fighting boats to patrol Thames

London Fire Brigade on Thursday welcomed two brand-new “state of the art” fire and rescue river boats into its fleet as part of a £40 million investment from City Hall.

Evening Standard

Family of London firefighter who killed himself demand apology

Jaden Francois-Esprit, a trainee who died aged 21, had described bullying and racism at his Wembley station

The Guardian - UK

Marks and Spencer issues nationwide ban in all of its stores

M&S says the ban is "precautionary step"

Liverpool Echo

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Bristol Post

Marks and Spencer bans disposable barbecues in all of its shops

They were already banned in London

Nottingham Post

Marks & Spencer praised over decision to stop selling disposable BBQs

The ban comes as the UK has had it's hottest summer on record

Edinburgh Live

Aldi, M&S and Co-op ban disposable barbecues in Scottish stores

Marks & Spencer has joined Aldi and Co-op in banning the sale of disposable barbecues in stores across the UK in an effort to stop fires following calls from officials

Nottingham Post

M&S praised as it issues ban on disposable barbecues in all its UK stores

It comes after record high temperatures and dry land conditions

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Manchester Evening News

Marks and Spencer issues nationwide BAN in all shops

M&S says the ban is a 'precautionary measure'

Wales Online

Marks and Spencer to stop selling disposable barbecues in all UK stores

It has been described as 'good news' by fire chiefs

The Independent UK

‘Big on safety, Lidl on grass fires’: London Fire Brigade attacks supermarkets over disposable BBQ sales

A number of wildfires broke out amid the record-breaking July heatwave in the UK

The Guardian - UK

Disposable barbecues must be banned in England, says fire chief

London commissioner Andy Roe calls for ban after blazes across country during driest spell in 111 years

Chronicle Live

Fire chief calls for 'total ban' of disposable barbecues before next UK heatwave

The summer favourites which can be bought for around £5 can cause untold damage, especially when grass has been left dry

Wales Online

Fire chief calls for a ‘total ban’ on disposable barbecues ahead of next heatwave

'Barbecues can be bought for as little as £5 and can cause untold damage, especially when the grass is as dry as it has been'

The Guardian - UK

UK cities need to prepare for future wildfires, say fire chiefs

Services need to recognise risk after last week’s ‘unprecedented’ blazes, say experts

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