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4th March 2026
Introduction Martyn’s Law, officially known as The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, is a new piece of legislation designed to bolster the security of public spaces throughout the UK. This initiative is named in memory of Martyn Hett, whose life was tragically cut short during the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing. The law essentially underscores the […]
25th February 2026
In recent times, the Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal have reshaped the legal landscape for belief-related discrimination claims under the Equality Act 2010. Notable decisions such as Higgs v Farmors School and For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers have brought into question what a protected belief is and how these should […]
11th February 2026
What’s Happened? Camden Council has recently prosecuted the landlord of a property in Kilburn for letting an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and failing to meet fire safety and maintenance standards. Inspection During an inspection of the property in Kilburn last year, Camden Council enforcement officers found five unrelated tenants living in the property, […]
4th February 2026
What’s Happening Commencing from January 2026, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be conducting inspections at bakeries across the country to ensure proper protection of workers, with particular focus on the control of exposure to flour dust. The Risk of Flour Dust Common bakery tasks, such as dusting flour during dough handling, dispensing dry […]
28th January 2026
Since receiving Royal Assent on 18th December 2025, the Employment Rights Act 2025 has marked a significant milestone in the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay. Over the coming months and years, the Act will be implemented in phases, introducing wide-ranging reforms to employment law. This article focuses on some of the key changes affecting […]
21st January 2026
What’s happened? A recent prosecution by the London Borough of Harrow highlights the serious consequences landlords face when they ignore fire safety notices and fail to supply essential certification. A four-bedroom property in Edgware, suspected to be an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) was found “riddled” with fire hazards and unsafe living conditions, prompting […]
14th January 2026
What’s Happened? Not the best start to the New Year for one engineering firm in Bedfordshire…The company has recently been fined £27,200 after a routine HSE Inspection identified poor management of safety, which put employees at risk of ill-health, including dermatitis, asthma and other respiratory conditions. HSE inspectors identified a number of concerns which were […]
5th January 2026
Health and safety in winter weather should be a key consideration for all businesses. Slip and trip accidents increase during the autumn and winter seasons for a number of reasons. There is less daylight; leaves fall onto paths and become wet and slippery; and cold weather spells cause ice and snow to build up on […]
16th December 2025
Santa’s mission on Christmas Eve is a magical story told across the world throughout the festive period. However, we believe that Santa may need a new HR team. As much as the story is fictional, some of the issues Santa should have addressed are legitimate concerns that employers fail to address adequately on a day-to-day […]