30Sep
24Sep
Managing fire risks when taking on seasonal workers
Even though it’s only September, many organisations are already busy putting plans in place to recruit seasonal workers ready for Christmas. These types of staff are essential during peak activity periods, particularly in sectors like retail and hospitality. However, their temporary nature can present some...
16Sep
Fire Door Safety Week 2024: Why are fire doors so important for businesses?
All businesses in the UK must think about fire safety and how having different measures installed will work to protect your premises, staff, customers and inventory. Although you may be looking for ways to save money in this current climate, fire safety is not an...
23Aug
Rural crime levels are rising: how can you reduce the risk of being targeted?
The problem of UK rural crime continues to grow. At the start of August, insurer NFU Mutual’s Rural Crime Report 2024 revealed that the cost of this type of crime in 2023 exceeded £50m. The report paints a mixed picture, but the core message...
12Aug
Jackson Fire & Security branches out into Luton as friends join forces
A fire and security firm has hit an expansion milestone following the opening of its new base in Luton. Jackson Fire and Security’s desire to strengthen its presence in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire has been achieved, with close friends and business partners Sohail Hussain and Umar Aslam...
01Jul
How well protected is your school against fire hazards?
Figures recently released by insurance group Zurich revealed that on average school fires caused around £128,000 worth of damage last year. And between 2020 and 2023 the insurer had reviewed 115 fires in schools. The total amount of damage came to more than £27 million....
10Jun
Is fire safety competence an issue in the care home sector?
When it comes to some of the people who carry out the maintenance of fire safety equipment and installations in care homes, is there a lack of competence? It’s a worrying thought, but this was a question raised in a report made to CROSS-UK in...
29May
Jackson Fire & Security Expands Footprint with New Branch in Luton
Jackson Fire & Security, one of the UK's leading providers of fire and security solutions, proudly announces the opening of its newest branch in Luton. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company's growth and its commitment to enhancing safety and security across the region. Founded...
23May
Landlords – are you complying with all your fire safety legal duties?
Landlords who fail to fulfil their fire safety obligations are putting the safety and potentially the lives of their tenants at risk. And they’re putting themselves at risk too. That’s something a landlord discovered in March when she was sentenced at Preston Crown Court to
24Apr