Shake up at Building Safety Regulator sees former London fire chiefs now in charge

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The government has announced that the Building Safety Regulator will move from the Health and Safety Executive to become an arms length body of the Ministry of Housing, with the recently-retired London Fire Commissioner and his deputy taking up leadership roles to drive the transition. Read more via Emergency Services Times

New national policing lead for VAWG pledges culture change and victim support

As Helen Millichap steps into her new role as national policing lead for Violence Against Women and Girls, she pledges to drive cultural change, prioritise victim support and build a more consistent, coordinated response across UK forces. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Care and support for those who serve: Fire Fighters Charity’s next chapter

Individuals in the fire service face challenges not only in their professional roles but also to their physical, emotional and social wellbeing. We caught up with Sherine Wheeler, CEO of Fire Fighters Charity, as she reflects on her first year leading the organisation. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Leicestershire Police drives inclusivity with bespoke Blue Light Hijab

Leicestershire Police has developed a new, bespoke uniform Hijab designed specifically for Muslim women working in policing environments. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Limited edition crisp packet to help raise funds for Air Ambulances UK

Award-winning crisp producer, Fairfields Farm Crisps, has partnered with Air Ambulances UK to support the life-saving work of air ambulance charities across the country. Read more via Emergency Services Times