As the EU implements stricter regulations on battery usage, it is essential for businesses in the fire and security sector to remain informed and compliant. The new EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) introduces significant changes regarding the use of lead-acid batteries in critical applications. This guide provides a detailed analysis of the regulation and its impact, enriched by expert insights and practical advice.

A sharp increase in property fires linked to DIY e-bike conversion kits has prompted urgent warnings from fire services across the UK. These kits are now considered one of the country’s fastest growing fire hazards as e-bikes continue to rise in popularity.

The long-awaited second and final report on the Grenfell Tower fire has been released, offering crucial insights into the fire safety failures that led to the tragedy in June 2017. The second and final report on the Grenfell Tower fire, which tragically claimed the lives of 72 people on 14 June 2017, has now been published, concluding one of the most extensive public inquiries in UK history. The inquiry was launched to investigate the causes and failings that led to the fire and its rapid spread, with the aim of preventing such a disaster from happening again.