UK fire safety1 day agoScottish Parliament backs new tax on housebuildingMSPs have voted in favour of the general principles of a bill that aims to raise money to repair unsafe cladding.1 day ago2 days ago'I'm just a disabled kid but I could change the law'A 17-year-old boy who was left behind in a fire has had his petition debated in Parliament. 2 days ago3 days agoResidents 'on edge all the time' over false alarmsThe heat alarms sound at least once a week, sometimes three times a day.3 days ago8 days agoFlat owner feels 'helpless' at cladding work delayResidents are told safety work needed after the Grenfell Tower fire may not be finished until 2029.8 days ago24 Dec 2025Warning issued after flat fire caused by candleA flat fire in Stockwell is believed to have been caused by an unattended candle. 24 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Plans to update tall building fire safety rulesThe changes would bring island's regulations in line with those in the UK.24 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Major fires still a risk under 'spineless' new safety law, construction boss warnsDavid Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.24 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Unplug all electronics at night - experts on staying safe from electrical firesFollowing four fatal fires last weekend in Northern Ireland, experts share electrical safety advice.21 Dec 202515 Dec 2025School staff balloted on strike action after fire concernsA fire safety report found there was a substantial risk to life and fire exits were not easily openable.15 Dec 2025...
