HSE zeroes in on home worker safety amid calls for ‘more guidance’
HSE is reminding employers that protecting the health and safety of their hybrid and home workers is a “legal duty, not optional guidance.”
By Belinda Liversedge on 10 March 2026
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Employers urged to publish menopause ‘action plans’ from April
The government has launched a new initiative encouraging large employers to publish menopause action plans to help women thrive in the workplace.
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 March 2026
Mates in Mind warns HSE “stepping up” focus on stress following university breach
Mental health charity, Mates in Mind is urging businesses to review their stress management practices following regulatory action from HSE and in the build up to Stress Awareness month in April.
By Belinda Liversedge on 05 March 2026
‘Cut the theatrics’ and focus on solutions, UN climate chief urges COP29 delegates
It is time to end the “brinkmanship” and “get down to the real business” of reaching a global agreement on financial support to help developing countries cut emissions and cope with the effects of climate change, the United Nations’ climate chief told negotiators in Azerbaijan as the COP29 summit entered its final week.
By Kerry Reals on 19 November 2024
Accidental deaths in UK reach all-time high: RoSPA
People in the UK are “substantially” more likely to have a serious accident today than they were 20 years ago and accidental deaths have reached an all-time high, according to a new report from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
By Kerry Reals on 18 November 2024
New research reveals ‘alarming’ lack of awareness about the dangers of asbestos
Almost half of UK tradespeople view asbestos as a problem of the past and more than a quarter have not followed the correct removal procedures when they have encountered the deadly material, according to new research.
By Kerry Reals on 12 November 2024
AI could displace 3m UK jobs but losses to be offset by newly created roles, report finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) could displace up to 275,000 private-sector jobs a year in the UK at the peak of its adoption, leading to an overall displacement of between one million and three million jobs by 2050, new analysis by the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) has found.
By Kerry Reals on 08 November 2024
Set clear target date for removing dangerous cladding from buildings, NAO tells Government
A clear target date for completing the removal of dangerous cladding from buildings should be published by the UK Government, the National Audit Office (NAO) has said in a report which found that remediation works are proceeding slowly and up to 60 per cent of buildings encased in flammable materials have yet to be identified.
By Kerry Reals on 05 November 2024
British Safety Council launches new monthly podcast and joins ‘Battery Breakdown’ awareness campaign
Want to hear more about the hot topics in health, safety and wellbeing from experts who really know what they’re talking about? If so, tune in to British Safety Council’s new podcast series, Health and Safety Uncut, and listen to our carefully selected guests as they dissect and delve into the subjects that matter in a straight-talking and thought-provoking format
By Kerry Reals on 05 November 2024
‘Bold’ Budget promises public services investment boost but employer tax rises raise questions about jobs impact
Employers will bear the brunt of the £40 billion in tax rises announced in the UK Government’s Autumn Budget, prompting questions about the impact this could have on new jobs and pay rises further down the line.
By Kerry Reals on 01 November 2024
East London flat fire caused by lithium battery, says London Fire Brigade
A fire that broke out in a block of flats in Plaistow, east London on 21 October was caused by the failure of a lithium battery, London Fire Brigade (LFB) has confirmed.
By Kerry Reals on 22 October 2024
Employers should be made to provide health and wellbeing support to workers, report says
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is calling for a universal right to a healthy workplace and the introduction of a minimum level of support that employers should provide to improve employees’ health and wellbeing, after finding that almost half of UK workers lack access to routine health checks at work.
By Kerry Reals on 21 October 2024
Prolonged standing no better for health than long periods of sitting, study finds
Standing for long periods of time is no better for your health than sitting at a desk and may even increase the risk of circulatory issues, according to a new study which emphasises the importance of regular movement throughout the day.
By Kerry Reals on 18 October 2024
