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Grenfell firefighters settle for £20m in High Court

Firefighters who attended the Grenfell Tower fire have settled claims for £20m in the High Court. The 114 affected firefighters were given legal support through the FBU and its law firm Thompsons. They suffered personal injury and loss caused by alleged negligence and breach of statutory duty. Some...

Firefighter magazine February March 2024

Front cover February March FF 2024
This issue focusses on the political fund and the reasons why it is so important to FBU members. Also in this issue: the 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners’ strike, one of the most bitter political and industrial conflicts in British history. In news: the union launches its plan to tackle sexual...

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Fire union warns of “criminal complacency” after Wembley cladding fire

By Alice Dann
At least 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were called to a cladding fire in Wembley yesterday, 29 January. Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union general secretary, said: "Firefighters have once again been called to cladding fire which could have resulted in tragedy. “The Fire Brigades Union warned of...

Grenfell Tower Inquiry update Rule 13

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Dear Brother/Sister Grenfell Tower Inquiry update Rule 13 The Grenfell Tower Inquiry issued their September 2023 update on 2 October 2023, it states: Progress of the Report Drafting of the Phase 2...

Grenfell Tower Inquiry update Rule 13

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Dear Brother/Sister Grenfell Tower Inquiry update Rule 13 The Grenfell Tower Inquiry issued their June 2023 update on 29th June 2023, it states: ‘Report Progress Drafting of the Phase 2 report...
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New flagship campaign

At our annual conference in May, more than 100 delegates came together to debate the FBU’s campaigns and activities for the coming year. It was a lively event, on which we report in detail in this issue. Most prominent was the launch of a new flagship campaign – Equality Matters – to fight for...

Firefighter magazine June July 2023

Front cover June July FF 2023
This issue reports on FBU annual conference where the Equality Matters campaign was launched. Other features include an interview with London firefighter Dave Badillo on Grenfell six years on; preparing for the next general election and; what’s next in protecting the right to strike. News covered...

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