Red Notice August 2026
Consultative ballot results show Oxfordshire firefighters back strike action in row over cuts
Firefighters in Oxfordshire have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a consultative ballot in response to planned cuts to the county's fire and rescue service. Results have been announced today, with firefighters returning a 94% yes vote on a 71% turnout. The ballot took place in...
Firefighter union leader shares message of support with striking doctors
The leader of the Fire Brigades Union has called for the government to "get round the table" with the BMA, in a message of support for resident doctors due to begin a strike over pay this Friday. Steve Wright, Fire Brigades Union general secretary said: The Fire Brigades Union stands in solidarity...
Starmer and Rayner must intervene to end Birmingham bin strike, warns fire union leader
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright has called on Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner to step in to deliver a decent settlement for the striking Birmingham bin workers. In a challenge to the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister, Wright said that the Labour government must use its...
Firefighters back Birmingham bin workers and will not clear waste, says FBU
The Fire Brigades Union has offered its support to striking bin workers in Birmingham. Councillor Roger Harmer, the leader of the Liberal Democrats in Birmingham, last week argued that the army or fire service should be brought in to clear obstructions and waste. The FBU said it would advise members...
Firefighters call for Gloucestershire County Council to reverse "damaging" changes to shifts
Firefighters have warned Gloucestershire County Council that they will do “everything in their power” to fight today’s decision to force through changes to shift patterns. The policy had been halted due to concerns that it could result in firefighters having to leave the service. The Fire Brigades...
Government publishes workers’ rights package
On Thursday 10 October, the government unveiled its Employment Rights Bill. The legislation, which will now begin its journey through the House of Commons, would be the biggest expansion in workers’ rights in a generation. As Labour has a majority of 174, it is very likely to become law. It includes...
