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Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service secures successful prosecution 15/12/2009

ATS Euromaster, in Southampton, has been fined £7500 after pleading guilty to charges relating to inadequate fire safety standards under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Proceedings were brought following a visit to the Southampton property by HFRS Fire Safety Officers who found significant contraventions of fire safety measures within the building. more info

Record £400,000 fine for retailer's fire safety breaches
Record £400,000 fine for retailer's fire safety breaches 26/11/2009

High street retailer New Look has been fined £400,000 and ordered to pay £136,052 in costs after pleading guilty to two breaches of fire safety legislation, following a serious fire at its Oxford Street store in London. more info

Landlord fined for putting profits before safety 23/11/2009

A landlord has been ordered to pay over £20,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to breaches of fire safety legislation.City of Westminster Magistrates' Court fined Mohammed Khan, £10,015 for seven breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Mr Khan has managed the property since 1997. more info