What's New

A new digital app for users of mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) and mast climbing work platform (MCWP) equipment marks a major stride forward in its drive for greater sector sustainability, the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has claimed.

Delivering what it has called a radical improvement to road safety in the capital, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that its lorry safety scheme is now enforced on all roads in London with free safety permits required for all freight operators.

As Northern Ireland remained a part of the EU's single market for goods following the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), products arriving there from Great Britain must undergo EU import procedures.

The Government has announced £18 million of funding to support the development of disadvantaged children in early years settings.

The early years sector in England is set to lose £247 million in funding this spring term, according to new analysis published by Ceeda and the Early Years Alliance.

The UK has decided to align with advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on ethical recruitment to promote effective, fair and sustainable international recruitment practices in the health and care sectors.

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has published practical guidance for employers to help them to understand their responsibilities towards staff and support them as the vaccine rollout continues.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has been monitoring the situation relating to the supply of medical oxygen for some time now and based on feedback have decided that an easement to deal with the increased demand is now required and that an authorisation, rather than a multilateral agreement, is appropriate.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published guidance on how to apply for exemptions under restriction of hazardous substances, RoHS for goods placed on the GB market.

The Home Office have published a handy chart on domestic precursor licence and registration requirements.