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Four consultancies are joining forces under the Lighthouse Risk Services brand.

30th September 2026

Joining Forces! Four Leading Consultancies Come Together Under The Lighthouse Risk Services Brand

Lighthouse’ journey over the last few years has involved building collaborative relationships with key strategic partner consultancies across the United Kingdom. This has involved sharing resources across several brands, including: Lighthouse Risk Services Risk Support Services Crownford Consulting TSE Solutions Each business’ objective has always been to support customers with bespoke consultancy that complements their […]

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Why Great Britain Continues to Lead the World in Workplace Safety

25th August 2026

Why Great Britain Continues To Lead The World In Workplace Safety

Great Britain has once again reinforced its reputation as one of the safest places in the world to work. New analysis released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on 1st July highlights both long‑term progress and emerging challenges in keeping workers safe across all industries. A Record Low Number Of Fatalities HSE’s annual statistics for […]

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Fire Safety Failings at Brighton HMO Lead to Prosecution

24th August 2026

Fire Safety Failings At Brighton HMO Lead to Prosecution: A Stark Reminder For Duty Holders

On 20 July 2026, Brighton Magistrates’ Court issued a significant penalty to Markandayar Gowrikaran, who was fined £3,875 (including the statutory victim surcharge) and ordered to pay £7,075.31 in costs to East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS). The case centred on serious fire safety failings at 20A St James Street, Brighton, a property operating […]

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Unsafe Roof Work in Central London Leads to Fines for Contractor and Director

21st August 2026

Unsafe Roof Work In Central London Leads To Fines For Contractor And Director

Unsafe working practices on a construction project in central London have resulted in fines for both B&O Developers Ltd and director Sanjay Swaminarayan, after repeated failures to protect workers carrying out roof work. The case highlights how public vigilance, combined with regulatory action, can play a crucial role in preventing serious harm. Public Concerns Spark […]

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Construction Industry Qualification Cheats Caught

27th July 2026

Construction Industry Qualification Cheats Caught

The leader of a gang which helped over 70 delegates cheat their way through various Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) qualifications has been jailed for 2 years and 8 months. This comes after delegates were found to be concealing Bluetooth headphones beneath those ‘over-ear’ sets provided by training companies. Scam The gang would charge fees […]

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Liverpool Fencing Contractor Fined After Worker Suffers Severe Electric Shock

16th July 2026

Liverpool Fencing Contractor Fined After Worker Suffers Severe Electric Shock

A Liverpool fencing contractor has been fined following a serious incident in which an employee suffered an electric shock and multiple burn injuries after striking a live underground cable on a Manchester construction site. What Happened on Site On 21 May 2024, Paul Taylor, an employee of City Fencing Contractors Limited, was installing security fencing […]

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