Strike legislation to be axed by the government | Police chiefs vow swift justice on suspects of violent disorder

The Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed that minimum service level legislation will be repealed as the government seeks to ‘get public services back on track.’ And police forces across the UK are taking a “hard line” on suspects of violent disorder.

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Strike legislation to be be axed as part of government plan to ‘reset industrial relations’

The Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed that minimum service level legislation that affected fire and ambulance service workers as well as other part of the public sector will be repealed as it seeks to ‘get public services back on track.’ More via Emergency Services Times

FIA and Nineteen Group announce strategic partnership to elevate fire safety standards

The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has announced a strategic partnership with Nineteen Group, incorporating the UK’s no.1 fire safety event. This collaboration with The Fire Safety Event aims to propel fire safety standards, drive innovation and foster professional development across the UK. More via Emergency Services Times

Police chiefs vow swift justice with over 400 arrested

Forces across the UK are taking a “hard line” on suspects of violent disorder and have arrested more than 400 people in connection with the unrest.

Around 120 people have been charged and 428 arrests made, with that number expected to rise significantly day by day. More via National Police Chiefs’ Council

MSA Safety: making sure your PPE works in a changing world

In this exclusive interview with Aurélie FAVRE, Senior Marketing Manager First Responder and Government EMEA for MSA Safety, Catherine Levin finds out how after 110 years, the company’s safety mission remains the same, but the changing environment means that they are always innovating to meet the needs of the frontline. More via Emergency Services Times

London ambulance staff told ‘leave scene and end calls’ amid increase in racist abuse

London Ambulance Service has said frontline staff facing racist abuse can end phone calls and leave the scene, after a reported an increase in such incidents. More via The Standard

Ambulance service introduces automated text system to enhance patient care

The introduction of new system which sends out automated text messages to some 999 callers is helping South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) reach more patients in a timely manner and ensuring clinicians and call handler time is prioritised for the most seriously ill and injured patients. More via Emergency Services Times