Work more likely to impact on mental health for female workers, HSE stats suggest
Female workers report significantly higher rates of stress compared to their male colleagues, HSE statistics show.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 December 2025
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Employment rights bill passes into law, bringing 'work into the 21st century'
Lawyers have joined unions to hail the passing of the employment rights bill into law as ‘the biggest upgrade on workers’ rights in a generation’.
By Belinda Liversedge on 24 December 2025
Traffic wardens to work in groups 'for own safety' after facing abuse from drivers
Traffic wardens in one local council are being sent out to patrol in groups because of threats and abuse.
By Belinda Liversedge on 24 December 2025
‘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
Worker health and wellbeing increasingly important in rapidly changing world, British Safety Council conference hears
Business leaders who recognise the importance of looking after employees’ health, safety and wellbeing and who strive to build strong, nurturing and inclusive workplace cultures will be instrumental in helping companies and workers thrive in a world of rapid change, attendees at British Safety Council’s 14th Annual Conference heard.
By Kerry Reals on 18 October 2024
Workers to benefit from raft of reforms as Government unveils Employment Rights Bill
Millions of workers will see their rights strengthened in areas such as unfair dismissal, zero-hours contracts, statutory sick pay and parental leave, under reforms announced by the Government in its Employment Rights Bill.
By Kerry Reals on 10 October 2024
World on brink of ‘irreversible climate disaster’, scientists warn
The world is on the brink of an “irreversible climate disaster” with many of the planet’s “vital signs” having reached record extremes, scientists have warned in an alarming new report which says that even in the most optimistic scenario, large-scale climate adaptation efforts will be needed.
By Kerry Reals on 09 October 2024
Universal definition of wellbeing key to keeping workers safe and well in a changing world, new research finds
Most organisations recognise the importance of looking after their workers’ wellbeing but the lack of an agreed definition of what wellbeing is and how to measure it is holding back efforts to support employees in a rapidly changing world, a joint report by British Safety Council and the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) has found.
By Kerry Reals on 02 October 2024
International Safety Awards invites applications for 2025 with four new categories
Applications have now opened for British Safety Council’s 2025 International Safety Awards, which will this year include four new, free-to-enter accolades.
By British Safety Council on 01 October 2024
Waste crew member escapes injury after bin containing battery products explodes
A London refuse worker narrowly missed injury when a bin he loaded onto a lorry exploded.
By Belinda Liversedge on 27 September 2024
