Greater Manchester fire service ‘unprepared’ for terrorist attack

Inspectors say service must improve effectiveness in keeping people safe and responding to major incidents

The fire and rescue service in Greater Manchester is unprepared" to respond effectively to a terrorist attack and must do more to protect the public, a government inspectorate has said.

The issue is particularly sensitive as the service has previously apologised for serious failures that meant it played no meaningful role" in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena terror bombing in 2017.