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Taking the first steps towards confronting suicide in the workplace

Seven months after its launch, thousands of organisations have downloaded BS 30480, the British Standard on Suicide and the Workplace from BSI. But how do they now move confidently from awareness to action?

By Caroline Roodhouse, Daddy Blackbird Communications on 15 June 2026

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Supporting mental health at work: actions we need from the Government

The workplace is one of the main fronts in the battle against mental ill health and the current mental health crisis. Work takes up a significant portion of our day-to-day lives, and being in secure, paid employment at a workplace that values the health of employees makes a hugely positive difference to our mental health.

By Michael Hough, Mental Health Foundation on 08 June 2026

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Balfour Beatty deploys AI heat maps and body cameras to combat rising abuse against roadworkers

Balfour Beatty has sounded the alarm on rising violence against roadworkers after reporting a “huge spike” in abusive incidents across the UK.

By Belinda Liversedge on 15 June 2026