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An increasing number of Britons are turning to property guardianship as an affordable solution amidst escalating rental prices and a housing crisis. This arrangement allows individuals to occupy...

Investigation launched after toddler’s choking death at nursery

Urgent plans for neonatal safety announced after inquiry findings

Worker injured as crate falls from forklift due to poor safety measures

Opposition grows against Peak Cluster carbon capture project in the Midlands

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Builder jailed for manslaughter after death of worker in trench collapse

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Investigation launched after toddler’s choking death at nursery

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Urgent plans for neonatal safety announced after inquiry findings

Worker injured as crate falls from forklift due to poor safety measures

September 14, 2026

A Hull company, Smith & Nephew Medical Ltd, has been fined £230,000 after a worker sustained life-changing injuries due to...

Opposition grows against Peak Cluster carbon capture project in the Midlands

by Tara Rowden

September 14, 2026

The Peak Cluster initiative is set to revolutionize carbon capture for cement and lime production in Derbyshire and Staffordshire, with...

Rise in prosecutions for illegal gas work prompts urgent safety warnings

by Ellie Cartwright

September 14, 2026

During Gas Safety Week, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reported a worrying surge in prosecutions for illegal gas...

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Serious failings revealed at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd A&E department

by Jade Anderson

September 10, 2026

AI safety debate escalates as whistleblowers warn of existential threats

by Jade Anderson

September 13, 2026

Whistleblowers are sounding alarms over the potential existential threats posed by advanced artificial intelligence, with some experts warning that it...

Health concerns prompt widespread product recalls in UK supermarkets

UK retailers are facing a wave of product recalls due to health concerns affecting food, skincare, and accessories. Notably, Waitrose...

New rights for social housing tenants to tackle hazards

by Jade Anderson

From November 30, four million social housing tenants in England will gain enhanced rights under Awaab's Law, designed to address...

Food Standards Agency issues food recall warnings over allergen risks

Several major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose, have issued recalls for food products due to serious health risks....

Warrington ranks as one of the UK’s top towns for outdoor play

Warrington has secured an impressive fifth place in a national survey ranking the UK's best locations for children's outdoor play....

Teenager campaigns for stricter controls on alcohol delivery apps after cousin’s death

by Ellie Cartwright

Anissa Khalfa, an 18-year-old from South Tyneside, is leading a campaign for stricter regulation of alcohol delivery services following the...

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Maternal deaths in women with epilepsy could be largely prevented, report finds

by Tara Rowden

A recent report reveals that nearly 80% of epilepsy-related maternal deaths during pregnancy are preventable, highlighting alarming disparities in care....

Demolition set to begin at Knights Farm West to pave way for economic development

AI in healthcare needs robust regulation, report advises