A whistleblower has been paid a six-figure sum by one of the UK’s largest construction companies.
Cheshire coachbuilding company fined after employee injured
S.Cartwright and Sons (Coachbuilders) Ltd – a coachbuilding business based in Cheshire – has been served with a fine for more than £50,000 after one of its employees suffered life changing injuries.
LPG supplier fined following tanker gas leak
An LPG supplier has been fined £25,000 after a large leakage from a tanker caused the emergency services to evacuate 15 people from nearby houses. The HSE said the serious occurrence could have endangered lives had the LPG liquid and gas ignited.
EU adviser supports UK’s ‘discriminatory’ migrant residency tests
The advocate general for the European Court of Justice – Pedro Cruz Villalón – has revealed support for the UK’s current immigration policy, which sees EU migrants tested for their right to reside in the country and receive benefit payments.
Employee dies while working at North Yorkshire depot
A man in his fifties has died following an incident near Selby, which occurred while he was carrying out duties at a distribution depot.