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1 in 3 bosses cite mental ill-health as main driver of staff sickness

Almost a third (32 per cent) of bosses report stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health problems as a reason staff give for sickness absence.

By Belinda Liversedge on 30 March 2026

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Beyond the Bell: Can flexible working save the teaching profession?

As the government’s flagship flexible working in schools programme nears its conclusion, we investigate whether it’s a practical solution to schools’ retention and stress crisis.

By Belinda Liversedge on 31 March 2026

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High-stakes AI: Why unreliable AI decisions are too risky for high-hazard industries

By Pulkit Parikh, VelocityEHS speaking to Safety Management on 16 March 2026

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Forge fined £750k after worker fatally entangled in lathe

A family-run forge in Halesowen, West Midlands, has been fined £750,000 after an employee sustained fatal injuries when he became entangled in a 20-metre long lathe.

By Belinda Liversedge on 19 February 2026

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Water sector reform and why efficiency is key to ensuring resilient business supplies

With England facing a 6 billion litres per day water supply shortfall by 2055 and the water sector undergoing its biggest reform since privatisation, business has an essential role in demand and efficiency to ensure resilient future supplies.

By Tamara Walters, Waterwise on 17 March 2026

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What health and safety professionals really know about sustainability

By Lisa Pool, Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) on 17 March 2026

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Replace the ‘S’: Why safety belongs at the core of ESG

By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 12 March 2026