UK fire safety14 May 2026Asbestos and fire fears shut wedding and gig venueWhitehaven Civic Hall is shut immediately amid claims over "inadequate" fire safety.14 May 202611 May 2026Fire watch in place at two Newbury apartment blocksThe fire service says it has been notified of defects in the external walls of both buildings.11 May 202624 Apr 2026'We were getting back to normal, then had to leave our home'A fire at Jemima Staddon's flat prompted an investigation which led to residents having to move out.24 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Owners of unsafe tower block want to knock it downCardinal Lofts, in Ipswich, is vacant since being evacuated in 2023 amid concerns about fire safety.15 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Fireproof cladding request meets council approvalNearly 300 people were evacuated from the flats after a fire in August 2024.9 Apr 20267 Feb 2026How were 500 patients evacuated from a hospital?A major incident was declared when a fire broke out at Southampton General Hospital on 1 February. 7 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Firm fined for safety breaches after fatal blazeHousing association Mount Green must pay £120,000 after a fatal fire at its Greylees property.6 Feb 202616 Jan 2026'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolvingAI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.16 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Scottish 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.8 Jan 2026...
