EXCL: Reform UK is eyeing up sweeping changes to public sector pensions, Richard Tice has indicated. Nigel Farage’s deputy told me “how long can we carry on offering defined benefit pensions to all public sector workers?” is a massive Q “not properly discussed in Westminster”

The FBU sends its thoughts and solidarity to all of the victims of the horrific mass stabbing yesterday evening, and with the loved ones of those affected. The emergency response, which included firefighters, was substantial and coordinated. Statement from @UnionSteveW

It’s International Control Room Week, a chance to recognise the vital work control staff do every day, keeping the fire & rescue service running and getting firefighters where they’re needed. However, years of underfunding and cuts have left many control rooms understaffed and

Today we remember our brother Paul Metcalfe and the student he tried to save from drowning, Reyaz Ali in Simons Lodge, Redisher, Ramsbottom. Never forgotten

Recent NFCC modeling shows a funding gap equivalent to 2,300 firefighter posts in England alone. At this year's young members school, members spoke about how all they've ever known is cuts - cuts to firefighter posts, appliances, and stations. We need urgent investment now.

Labour says there’s no money left for workers. But somehow there’s always money for war. Trade unions are coming together, with one simple demand: wages not weapons.

Cuts to the fire service lead to longer response times and greater risk to the public. Crews having to travel from Manchester to respond to the Holt Heath fire is a damning indication of how dangerously low crewing levels are across the country. Urgent investment is needed to

🔥The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is proposing major changes to fire stations that could see station closures and reduced fire cover. Affected areas include stations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Lanarkshire, Inverclyde, Fife, Dundee, Perth, the Borders and a number of others.🔥

Today, FBU general secretary @UnionSteveW and national officer Tam McFarlane, met with @firefighters999 CEO Sherine Wheeler and Director of Services Sharon Bailey for a positive discussion on our shared commitment to supporting and protecting firefighters and their families

At FBU conference, delegates voted to make health and safety a central priority, with the battle against PFAS 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam and PPE at the forefront. These contaminants are linked to cancer, reproductive issues and other diseases.

Today we march. For weeks the far right - led members of neo-Nazi Homeland party - have used violent protest to spread fear in Epping. Today we say enough is enough. Defend refugees // Oppose the far right. Assemble 2pm Epping station. #Epping

Dear @wesstreeting This govt doesn’t do “working together” — unless you’re a billionaire. From Birmingham bin workers to resident doctors, the chaos is clear. Divide and rule: an old trick. Shameful to see it from our government. @TheBMA

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Grays resolution passed unanimously last night...

Members headed to Birmingham for an early start this morning to stand with the Birmingham bin strikers. Great to hear our General Secretary @UnionSteveW address striking bin workers and giving them a message of hope for victory. Victory to the workers.

Bedfordshire CFO failed to address a crisis in recruitment, leaving BFRS critically understaffed. 30 firefighters are needed to return to safe operating standards but the recruitment process will take 18 months, leaving firefighters and the public exposed to risk.

Another service in the region highlighting deterioration of industrial relations