The Latest Breaking News from the Fire Brigades Union

Firefighters call for funding to tackle ‘extra demands’ of wildfires and flooding

The Fire Brigades Union chief warned that the environmental challenges were a ‘national priority’ after a summer of wildfires

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Princes Street blaze shows fire service ‘can’t face more cuts’, union warns

The Fire Brigades Union also said the age of the building severely damaged by fire on Thursday meant it posed more difficulties for firefighters.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Keir Starmer urged to intervene in Birmingham bin strike

The leader of the Fire Brigades Union says the Government cannot ‘stand by’ any longer.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025

Eric Pickles urged to quit as Tory peer over Grenfell inquiry criticism

Emma Dent Coad, who was Kensington MP at time of fire, says former housing secretary should ‘have grace to resign’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2024

Grenfell and other bereaved families demand next PM act on public inquiries

Bereaved from scandals including tower block fire, infected blood and Covid-19 gather calling for guarantee that recommendations don’t gather dust

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024

Fire Brigades Union warns anti-strike laws will put public safety at risk

Fire service employers called on to refuse to implement minimum service levels

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2024

UK union leader’s mass defiance warning over ‘attempt to ban strikes’

Fire Brigades Union chief speaks as TUC meets to discuss new minimum service laws

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023

Unions poised to back policy of defiance against UK law restricting strikes

Motion at TUC congress rejecting minimum service levels likely to be a political headache for Labour leader

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

Bibby Stockholm plans could face legal threat as Fire Brigades Union accuses No 10 of ‘disregard’ for safety

Firefighters’ union accuses ministers of ‘callous disregard’ for the safety of those on board

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Home Office facing fire union legal challenge over Bibby Stockholm plans

THE UK Government’s plan to accommodate asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge could face a legal challenge ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023