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- Building Safety Regulator Issues Latest Update on Gateway 2 Progress October 24, 2025
- Concerns Raised Over Fire Safety Procedures at Major Housing Association October 22, 2025
- Government Publishes Latest Grenfell Inquiry Implementation Report: New Evacuation Duties and Construction Reforms Announced October 21, 2025
- We Cannot Enforce Our Way Out of the Building Safety Crisis, Warn Fire Chiefs October 17, 2025
- Fire at Wembley Ikea Sees Shoppers Safely Evacuated October 17, 2025London Fire Brigade responds swiftly as building solar panels caught fire
- Pull the Plug on Fire Risks: Stopping Socket Overload Before It Starts October 16, 2025
- Support Contracts Vital for Fire and Alarm System Reliability October 15, 2025
- BS 5839-1:2025 – Strengthening the Foundations of Fire Safety October 14, 2025
- Supporting Mental Wellbeing in the Fire Industry: FIA Marks World Mental Health Day with Mates in Mind October 10, 2025Today marks World Mental Health Day, a global initiative created by the World Foundation of Mental Health to raise awareness and drive positive change for everyone’s mental health. The day provides an opportunity to talk openly about mental wellbeing, how we can look after it, and how important it is to seek support when needed.
- Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Successfully Prosecutes Care Home Operator for Fire Safety Failures October 9, 2025
- World Fire Safety Day 2025: Strengthening Global Competency, Protecting Our Future October 8, 2025
- Family ‘Loses Everything’ After Computer Fire Destroys Home October 7, 2025A Dorset family has been left homeless after a fire, believed to have started from a desktop computer, destroyed their home.
- Business Owner Fined for Breaching Fire Safety Legislation October 6, 2025An Oxfordshire business owner has received a suspended custodial sentence and community service after serious fire safety failings placed lives at risk.
- Multi-Award Success for FIA’s Innovative Collaboration October 2, 2025
- London Could See Record 200 E-Bike Fires in 2025, Fire Brigade Warns October 1, 2025London is on track to record more than 200 e-bike and e-scooter fires this year, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB). By the end of September, 169 incidents had already been reported, raising fears that 2025 will become the worst year on record.
- RSH Publishes Fire Safety Remediation Report for Q1 2025-2026 September 29, 2025The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has released its latest survey findings on the condition of taller social housing buildings, focusing specifically on fire safety-related issues.
- West Sussex Company Director Prosecuted for Fire Safety Breaches September 26, 2025A company director from West Sussex has been fined a total of £6,200 after being found guilty of multiple breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- Seminar Brought Together Industry Leaders to Discuss Reform and Risk in the Fire Sector September 24, 2025The FIA and Consort Insurance brought together leading voices from across fire safety, construction, and insurance this week to unpack the major reforms shaping our sector. From product regulation to liability, capacity, and marketing standards, experts shared practical insights before an interactive panel sparked lively discussion.
- Fire Crews Attend House Fire and Stress Importance of Closing Doors at Night September 24, 2025A closed door saved a family in Huthwaite from a devastating house fire. See how this simple step gave them time, clean air, and a safe escape – and why fire crews are urging everyone to make it a habit.
- Fire Door Safety: Simple Checks That Could Save Lives September 23, 2025It’s Fire Door Safety Week – a timely reminder of the vital role fire doors play in protecting lives. From simple checks to common issues, find out how to make sure your fire doors are doing their job.












