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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

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Underpinning safety training with neuroscience for long lasting impact

A behavioural safety training programme developed by Active Training Team for energy provider SSE has been carefully designed with neuroscientific principles in mind – resulting in a prestigious industry award for Best Training Initiative in 2024.

By SSE Active Training Team (ATT) on 30 November 2025

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Why a painted line will never be enough

By UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) on 20 November 2025

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NHS Trust and ward manager sentenced for health and safety failings over young woman’s suicide

An NHS trust and a ward manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings after a 22-year-old woman took her own life while in an East London mental health unit.

By Belinda Liversedge on 12 November 2025

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Alcohol – the negative impact on work and workplaces

New IPPR research shows that most employees expect their employer to play an active role in reducing alcohol harm. Senior staff, in particular, believe employers have an even greater responsibility. Yet in practice, many employees say they do not see their employer taking meaningful steps to minimise harm.

By Dr Jamie O’Halloran, IPPR on 02 January 2026

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Beyond 2025: The journey towards a safer world

By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 22 December 2025

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How to create a neuroinclusive workplace

By John Robinson, Schofield Sweeney on 09 December 2025

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Don’t lose autism in the neurodiversity wave – why targeted reform is essential

By Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC on 03 December 2025