19 May 2022
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has expanded its range of guidance with the release of three new and three updated documents.
19 May 2022
The Government recently set out its legislative programme for the next session of Parliament (see Queen’s Speech promises levelling up, education reform and Brexit opportunities) but, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) it should have included another proposal.
19 May 2022
Most employers (85%) have skills shortages in their workforce or expect to have shortages in the next five years, according to new research by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) which found that digital skills and problem solving skills are the main problem areas.
19 May 2022
Following previous reports of Freeports to be established in England and Scotland (see Confirming regulations and maps of Freeports published and Government invites bids for Green Freeports in Scotland), details have now been announced of a £26 million deal to create one in Wales.
19 May 2022
The Government is planning to classify natural gas as a sustainable “green” investment, in a bid to increase North Sea production.
18 May 2022
The Government’s 25-year environment plan is failing to reduce pollution levels or prevent the unsustainable use of resources, a report has found.
18 May 2022
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has marked Mental Health Awareness Week (9 to 15 May) by releasing research which highlights Covid's negative impact on the mental health of close to two million entrepreneurs.
18 May 2022
Ensure Asbestos Management Ltd, an asbestos management company, has been fined and two of its employees have been jailed for failing to protect workers from asbestos exposure during a major refurbishment project in Plymouth.
18 May 2022
After several employees carrying out work in the highways department developed a debilitating nerve condition, as a result of failure to control exposure to vibration, Lancashire County Council found itself in court.
18 May 2022
A father and daughter have received a suspended custodial sentence after a fire at their removals business in Evenwood led to serious property damage and the evacuation of several neighbouring homes.