Month: January 2026

A tragic incident at Futamura Chemical in Wigton, Cumbria, has led to a £200,000 fine for the packaging film manufacturer after an employee died from exposure to toxic hydrogen sulphide ...

Futamura Chemical UK has been fined £20,000 after pleading guilty to serious health and safety breaches that led to the tragic death of employee Alexander Cole from hydrogen sulphide exposure. ...

An inquest has revealed the tragic circumstances of 29-year-old John Oates' death during a training run in Kendal, where he came into contact with a dangerously low-hanging live electrical cable. ...

Morale among civil servants has seen a slight improvement following Labour's return to power in 2024, according to an upcoming report from the Institute for Government. The overall employee engagement ...

A north London landlord has been fined £9,000 following the discovery of significant safety violations in a property operating as an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Kamil Trivedi's Edgware ...

A series of food product recalls has been announced across the UK, raising safety concerns among consumers. Lidl is recalling its Deluxe Red Cabbage due to undeclared milk, posing a ...

As the UK grapples with frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall, employees are urged to understand their rights regarding workplace heating. Current guidelines suggest maintaining a minimum temperature of 16 degrees ...

A 36-year-old man has died following a serious incident at a demolition site on Waverley Road in Paisley. The man sustained critical injuries on Friday morning and was later pronounced ...

As 2026 approaches, Wales is witnessing a growing job market, with numerous roles available offering salaries exceeding £30,000. A new recruitment drive comes on the heels of enhanced workers' rights, ...

Wales is poised to welcome job seekers in 2026 with an array of positions offering salaries above £30,000, driven by significant reforms in the Employment Rights Act. These changes promise ...