It seems like America today is rarely out of the news, particularly since President Trump won his second term. Our ‘special relationship’ with America has continued, with the country a strong pipeline for inspiration, products and trends.
By Belinda Liversedge on 07 July 2025
Eight years on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the UK continues to grapple with the complex and emotionally charged challenge of cladding remediation, with around half of affected residential buildings still yet to begin the process.
By George Edwardes, Fire Protection Association (FPA) on 01 July 2025
With UK fire services now tackling at least three Li-ion battery fires a day, it’s clear that stronger regulation and enforcement is urgently required to prevent the sale, use and modification of poor-quality and potentially dangerous batteries used in e-bikes and scooters.
By Adrian Simmonds, QBE Europe on 01 July 2025
A campaigner for women’s rights has welcomed an amendment to ban employers from using Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace sexual harassment.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 July 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 08 July 2025
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By Belinda Liversedge on 01 July 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 20 June 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 18 June 2025
From 4 July, the use of fire extinguishers and suppression systems containing the ‘forever chemical’ perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) will be prohibited, meaning duty holders need to move fast to ensure compliance with the law.
By Laurie Pollard, Firechief® Global on 09 July 2025
By Sofie Hooper, Association for Project Safety and Anthony Taylor, Resolve Risk Ltd on 03 July 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 07 July 2025
By Adrian Simmonds, QBE Europe on 01 July 2025
Edinburgh Airport’s owner has been fined £80,000 after a pensioner died in hospital after falling five feet from an ambulift.
By Belinda Liversedge on 26 June 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 June 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 01 May 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 19 March 2025
Leadership, we are often told, is about actions and not words. In the world of occupational health and safety, effective leadership must bring together the right balance of actions and words to help workers understand both the how and why of workplace safety.
By Mike Robinson FCA on 09 July 2025
By Lesley Rudd, Electrical Safety First on 03 July 2025
By Campaign team, End Our Cladding Scandal on 01 July 2025
By Kate Field, BSI on 16 June 2025
