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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

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The changing face of risk: why ESG matters in 2026

Although non-compliance with environmental, safety and social responsibility laws and duties can prove extremely costly in terms of fines and reputational damage, businesses that prioritise excellent environmental, social and governance standards can reap a variety of financial and related benefits.

By Emma Tattersdill and Emma Evans Bexley Beaumont law firm on 05 March 2026

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Turning sustainability compliance into business opportunity

Businesses that publicly demonstrate good sustainability performance can reap financial, reputational and other benefits, but it’s important to minimise the cost of any reporting on sustainability issues and to focus efforts on improving aspects of sustainability where the benefits outweigh the costs.

By Alastair Loasby, Saffery LLP on 27 February 2026