21 May 2026
RUN HIDE TELL guidance published on ProtectUK
Counter Terrorism Policing has published RUN HIDE TELL guidance on ProtectUK setting out what the public should do in the event of a firearms or weapons attack.
Major Incidents news
We cover news from public bodies and utility companies for UK households on power cuts, weather, water, health, safety and security. Each report includes the date and sources, with links to our guides.
May 2026
December 2024
7 December 2024
Major Incident declared in Dyfed and Powys during Storm Darragh
A major incident was declared in Dyfed and Powys on 7 December 2024 after a 132kV fault cut supply to key services during Storm Darragh, which affected 181,059 customers.
November 2023
30 November 2023
Radiation emergencies public guidance first published
The UK Health Security Agency first published public guidance on 30 November 2023 setting out actions members of the public can take to protect themselves in a radiation emergency.
May 2023
2 May 2023
Draft Bill published to implement Martyn's Law
The government published a draft Bill on 2 May 2023 to introduce proportionate security requirements for certain public venues, implementing Martyn's Law following the Manchester Arena attack.
December 2022
19 December 2022
Government announces details of Protect Duty, known as Martyn's Law
The Government announced details of the Protect Duty, to be known as Martyn's Law, on 19 December 2022, in tribute to Martyn Hett, killed in the Manchester Arena attack in 2017.
July 2022
19 July 2022
Major incident declared by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident on Tuesday 19 July 2022 and stood it down the same day, after taking 172 emergency calls and attending 57 incidents.
April 2022
1 April 2022
London Fire Brigade issues urgent safety warning after New Malden house fire
London Fire Brigade has warned households about the fire risk from open fires and portable heaters after a significant house fire on Kingston Road, New Malden, caused by combustible items placed too…
February 2022
1 February 2022
National threat level lowered to Substantial
The UK national terrorism threat level was lowered to Substantial in February 2022, the third time it has moved to that level since July 2019, according to Wiltshire & Swindon Prepared.