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Our read on the UK news, data and regulatory developments that matter for lithium battery, e-bike and e-scooter fires — in order of when they happened.
19 Nov 2025
The National Fire Chiefs Council warned that lithium-ion battery use is outpacing UK safety standards, calling for enforceable product rules and tighter marketplace controls.
28 Jan 2026
London Fire Brigade attended 206 e-bike and e-scooter fires in 2025 — the highest number ever recorded — with five deaths since 2023.
March 2026
Some UK councils, landlords and home insurers are now restricting or banning indoor e-bike storage over fire concerns — though specialist press argues some of it overstates the actual risk.
18 Apr 2026
An investigative report found 556 e-bike and e-scooter fires in London over three years, including 206 in 2025 alone, and six deaths.
May 2026
London Fire Brigade and Uber Eats announced a joint safety education partnership for delivery couriers, built around the Brigade’s #ChargeSafe campaign.
30 Jun 2026
The Office for Product Safety and Standards recalled a UNU E-Moped/Scooter Classic model after a Brigade investigation found a battery defect that could cause thermal runaway.