Energy resilience under spotlight as Government investigation launched

The Energy Secretary has commissioned the independent National Energy System Operator to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent fire that led to the closure of Heathrow Airport. And South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has secured over £1m of NHS funding for solar projects in four locations across the trust’s estate.

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After the power outage that saw Heathrow Airport shut down causing major travel chaos, the Energy Secretary has commissioned the independent National Energy System Operator to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident. More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service secures over £1m funding for green initiatives

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has secured over £1m of NHS funding for solar projects in four locations across the trust’s estate. More via Emergency Services Times

Merseyside Police seizes over £1.5m in cash and assets during month-long fraud crackdown

Merseyside Police has seized over £1.5m in suspected criminal cash and assets as part of Operation Henhouse, a month-long intensification period during February to tackle fraud. More via Emergency Services Times

Lack of infrastructure strategy hamstringing emergency services’ green fleet ambitions

We’ve just released our first insights report, which looks at how the emergency services are making the transition to electric fleets, one of the key findings of which is that, unless there is more funding for charging and strategies to get that in place first, it will inhibit the pace of buying more green vehicles. Discover more insights by downloading the full report now via Emergency Services Times

More officers on streets to smoke out illicit tobacco and vapes

Tighter and tougher protections to protect children and communities from illicit tobacco and vapes were unveiled on 23 March as the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill moves closer to creating a smokefree UK. More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service offers first pharmacy technician trainee role

The UK’s first ambulance pharmacy technician apprentice is days away from completing her registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. More via Emergency Services Times