According to the latest statistics released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), over a million people are suffering from an illness as a direct result of their work, costing the UK economy an estimated £14.3 billion every year.
Read morePinterest’s trademark cases in the US and UK are unsuccessful
Pinterest – the popular social media channel – has lost two lawsuits, one in the UK and the other in America. Lawyers working on behalf of the social media platform argued that other companies should not be allowed to make…
Read moreCompanies sentenced after a worker dies from electric shock
Two companies have been served with significant fines after a 27-year-old man was electrocuted while carrying out his duties at Morgan Stanley’s Heathrow data centre.
Read moreSwindon landlord pleads guilty to 13 housing regulation breaches
Javaid Lone – a landlord based in Swindon – has been served with a fine for more than £16,000 after breaking numerous housing laws.
Read more‘English votes for English laws’ to become a reality following Commons vote
The Government’s ‘English votes for English laws’ proposal has been passed by the House of Commons, following support from an MP majority of 312 votes to 270.
Read moreFamily exposed to dangerous asbestos due to farming company’s safety failings
Blankney Estates Ltd – a farming company – has been fined after its health and safety failings were responsible for a family being exposed to dangerous levels of deadly asbestos dust.
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