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A new Ofcom report reveals UK adults are now spending an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes online daily, a significant rise since the pandemic. However, only 33% believe...

As winter descends on the UK, the plight of rough sleepers becomes increasingly dire, with some resorting to taking refuge in waste bins, a choice that has led to tragic...

A metal polishing company has been fined over £30,000 following a serious incident where an employee suffered a significant hand injury due to inadequate machine guarding. Nathan Watkins, 35, was...

A metal polishing firm in Oldbury has been fined £24,000 after an employee suffered severe injuries, including a finger amputation, due to an unguarded machine. The Health and Safety Executive...

A Hampshire construction firm has been handed an £80,000 fine after a subcontractor suffered severe injuries falling through a fragile skylight during roof repairs. Investigations found J Smith Construction Services...

A construction worker in London has sustained life-changing injuries after a fall from scaffolding, prompting significant fines for two companies involved in the project. Premier Property and Construction and Axis...

Oxford University has agreed to pay £200,000 to a former employee after a breach of duty of care was revealed, following his serious health issues linked to exposure to formaldehyde...

Health authorities are sounding the alarm this winter regarding the safe use of common medications, as festive gatherings increase the risk of accidental misuse. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory...

Penryn Town Council has opted to delay its decision on contracting weed control services amid increasing public concern over the use of glyphosate, a herbicide linked to health risks and...

A contentious new guideline from a US vaccine advisory panel aims to shift from a universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns to a more individualised approach. The Advisory Committee on...