Fire engines sit idle as LFB threaten further frontline cuts 06 Jan, 2026 News The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is facing £6 million in budget cuts next year, with a further £12 million in unidentified...
Starmer must defy Lords and deliver Employment Rights Bill before Christmas, says union leader 11 Dec, 2025 News The House of Lords once again voted to block parts of the Employment Rights Bill last night. Steve Wright, Fire Brigades...
Firefighters tackling flooding in wake of Storm Bram warn that investment needed to protect UK 10 Dec, 2025 News The Fire Brigades Union says fire and rescue services are in desperate need of resources in the wake of Storm Bram...
FBU says industrial action on cards after Oxfordshire council pushes cuts consultation 09 Dec, 2025 News Around one hundred firefighters gathered at a rally outside Oxfordshire County Hall today, calling on the county council...
Oxfordshire firefighters to rally at county hall as part of campaign against “dangerous” cuts 04 Dec, 2025 News Firefighters in Oxfordshire are preparing to launch a “huge” campaign against cuts to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue...
FBU joins TOGETHER alliance 02 Dec, 2025 News The Fire Brigades Union has joined the TOGETHER alliance against the far right. Join us on 28th March in London. Sign up...
FBU responds to Hong Kong apartment blocks fire 26 Nov, 2025 News More than 700 firefighters are tackling a huge fire in multiple apartment blocks in Hong Kong. Wang Fuk Court, which...
Reeves' budget fails to break with austerity, says trade union leader 26 Nov, 2025 News The Fire Brigades Union has responded to Reeve's budget announced today, describing it as a continuation of austerity...
Environmental groups urge Reeves to "fund frontline response to the climate crisis" 25 Nov, 2025 News As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver her budget, environemtal and tax justice groups have joined the Fire...
Firefighters "stretched to the limit" as Storm Claudia triggers major flooding and widespread disruption 16 Nov, 2025 News Above: flooding during Storm Bert in 2024. The Fire Brigades Union has highlighted the immense pressure on fire and...
