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Smokers urged to ‘put it out, right out’ on No Smoking Day 9 March. Smokers are being reminded today that careless disposal of cigarettes is…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
In light of the high risk of forest fires this season, British Consul Paul Rodwell discussed with Irene Rodríguez, Director of Emergencies for the Valencian Community, what should be done in the event of a fire.
As statistics reveal that one in six fire deaths last year occurred in December, the Fire Kills campaign is reminding people that some of their…
The graves of two Royal Naval Division (RND) officers from the Great War rededicated in France
The hard-hitting Fire Kills advertising launched by the Home Office today highlights the everyday accidents that can cause fire in the home.
Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan announces major plans to lift around 100 trade barriers in speech to British Chambers of Commerce.
Fire Minister Bob Neill has paid tribute to victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 and for firefighters who have lost their…
Bells will be rung at churches and cathedrals across England following the devastating fire at Notre-Dame cathedral.
Guidance will help get the balance right between protecting people’s property and lives and ensuring the safety of firefighters.
5% fewer deaths than last year, continuing decade trend.
Over-65s are putting their lives at risk when it comes to the life threatening danger of a fire in the home, with almost 80 per cent dismissing…
New figures show that fire deaths in England have continued to fall, with 6% fewer deaths than last year.
Baroness Warsi sends her best wishes to those celebrating Chanukah.
Keep safe keeping warm Fire and Rescue Services are warning people as the cold Christmas weather continues to bite.
The Last Post, a mass participation music project for 200 communities to mark the Centenary of the First World War, starts this week.
Sports Minister wants ‘bonfire of costly bureaucracy’ to help increase participation.
The distractions of Christmas celebrations can often mean people put fire safety to the back of their minds.
Fire Minister re-affirms that the Fire and Rescue Service has been given some protection in the government’s recent spending settlement.
Reducing arson and improving home fire safety.
Minister for Policing and the Fire Service, Brandon Lewis, addresses audience at the 2016 Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) conference.
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