Union and Fylde coast MPs warn of public safety impact of 'savage' coastguard cuts

Union and Fylde coast MPs warn of public safety impact of 'savage' coastguard cuts

“Did the MCA consider the dangers that might cause to people's safety before ploughing ahead? The public has a right to know.”

'It makes me feel sick': Fears coastguard pay cuts could endanger island communities

A retired coastguard manager on Shetland says he is 'absolutely disgusted' by pay cuts that could drive out half of volunteers

MCA faces fresh safety questions over coastguard cuts

GMB Union argues there is a “significant public interest” in understanding what risks the MCA identified before pressing ahead with the decision

Fears grow for Bridlington Coastguard team after emergency call-out payments set to be scrapped

Concerns are mounting over the future of coastguard services in Bridlington after emergency call-out payments for volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs) were withdrawn following a legal ruling. The decision has prompted fears that volunteer numbers could fall, potentially affecting emergency response capability along one of Yorkshire’s busiest stretches of coastline. For many years, volunteer Coastguard […]