124 Deaths Show UK Health and Safety Rules Must Stay
Ruth Wilkinson of IOSH warns that deregulating health and safety is dangerous and costly. With 124 workplace deaths last year, we must uphold standards for safe growth.
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Ex-Agent's Crucial Airport Safety Tip for Holiday Pick-Ups
A former Secret Service agent warns of a common security risk at airport car parks this festive season. Discover his essential safety advice for anyone collecting loved ones.
UK Cuts £35m Sierra Leone Maternal Health Grant
Sierra Leone faces severe cuts to UK aid, losing a vital £35m grant for maternal and newborn health. Experts warn lives are at stake. Read the full investigation.
Firm fined £433k after fatal forklift accident
Hessle Plant Ltd fined over £400,000 after delivery driver Chris Keegan was fatally crushed by a faulty forklift. Read the full investigation findings and HSE warning.
Government to Reconsider Waspi Pension Compensation
The UK government has agreed to a 'speedy and thorough' reconsideration of compensation for Waspi women, cancelling a key court hearing. A decision is expected by February 24.
Urgent Christmas warning over extension lead fire risk
Fire safety experts issue a critical alert as festive decorations are plugged in. Learn the red flags for overloaded sockets and how to prevent a devastating house fire this December.
Health and Safety Boss Sues After 3-Storey Fall
Beauty Bay's head of health and safety is suing for millions after a life-changing 3-storey fall from a warehouse balcony. The High Court case centres on disputed safety claims.
Worker killed in machine over missing 50p screw
Alban Watts, 61, was strangled in a hen-feeding machine after a 50p screw was missing. His family blasts farm bosses as the company is fined £50,000. Read the full investigation.
Farm fined £50k after worker killed by missing screw
A Cumbria egg producer fined £50,000 after Alban Watts was strangled by machinery. HSE found a missing 50p screw could have prevented the tragedy. Learn about workplace safety failures.
Council failed to inspect trees before fatal park accident
A mother was killed by a falling branch in a Blackburn park after the council failed to inspect trees. The HSE has issued an improvement notice. Read the full investigation details.
Children struck in Belfast school hit-and-run
Two children were injured after being struck by a black SUV in a hit-and-run outside St Bernard's Primary School in North Belfast. Police are appealing for information.
Ant and Dec's I'm a Celeb helicopter entrance scrapped
I'm a Celebrity producers were forced to scrap Ant and Dec's traditional helicopter arrival due to bad weather and strict health and safety rules. Discover the behind-the-scenes details.
Mechanic dies after being trapped between vehicles in garage accident
A dedicated mechanic lost his life in a devastating workplace accident after becoming trapped between two vehicles at a West Midlands garage, prompting HSE investigation.
Manslaughter probe after Roman tower collapse kills worker
A construction worker has tragically died after a wall collapsed at a Roman tower excavation site in London, prompting a manslaughter inquiry and raising serious safety concerns.
Doctor's Halloween Warning: Costume Dangers Revealed
An NHS paediatric doctor shares essential Halloween safety tips that could prevent serious injuries and save lives this spooky season.
Widow's anguish after husband crushed by West End urinal
Exclusive: Heartbroken widow speaks out after her husband was killed by a collapsing urinal during maintenance work at a prestigious London theatre, as safety investigation continues.
Stressful Divorce Brain Aneurysm Risk Revealed
New medical research reveals how extreme emotional stress from life events like divorce could increase brain aneurysm risk, as Kim Kardashian's recent health emergency highlights this hidden danger.
Barry Hall and Lauren Brant's stunning fitness transformation
Former AFL star Barry Hall and Home and Away actress Lauren Brant display their impressive fitness journeys in a romantic beach photoshoot, proving their dedication to health and wellness years after retirement.
Texas hit-and-run kills two after street fight
Shocking footage emerges of a Texas street fight that escalated into a fatal hit-and-run, leaving two dead and a community in mourning as police hunt for the driver.
British expat shocked by UK's health and safety obsession
After years living in France's relaxed culture, a British expatriate returns home to discover the UK's health and safety culture has reached unprecedented levels, creating a society of anxiety and over-regulation.
Network Rail fined £6.7m over London Bridge safety failure
Network Rail has been ordered to pay £6.7 million following the death of a vulnerable man at London Bridge station, exposing critical safety failures in Britain's rail infrastructure.
Gardener crushed by quad bike on £2.5m estate
A gardener suffered life-changing injuries when he was crushed by a quad bike while spraying weedkiller without proper safety equipment or training on a wealthy couple's country estate, a court has been told.
Father of three dies in industrial air hose explosion
A 45-year-old father of three has died in a horrific workplace accident after a compressed air hose exploded with tremendous force at a Milton Keynes industrial estate, leaving his family and community devastated.
Widow: Husband's workplace death was 'avoidable'
Exclusive: A grieving widow speaks out after her husband was killed in a preventable work accident, with a coroner ruling serious safety failures contributed to his death.
Rail firm fined £1m over passenger electrocution death
Northern Trains Ltd has been ordered to pay £1.3 million in fines and costs after health and safety failures led to the death of a passenger who walked onto live railway lines.
Network Rail fined £1m over fatal crossing safety breach
Network Rail receives seven-figure penalty after safety failures lead to pedestrian's death at Worcestershire level crossing, sparking urgent calls for infrastructure improvements.
Boy, 11, critical after Bellambi hit-and-run
An 11-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a horrific hit-and-run incident in Bellambi, Wollongong, as police launch a desperate search for the driver who fled the scene.
Builder dies after falling through children's centre skylight
A 38-year-old construction worker died after falling through a fragile skylight while carrying out repairs at a children's centre in Buckinghamshire, an inquest has heard.
Love Is Blind Season 9: Shocking Reunion Drama Unveiled
The Love Is Blind Season 9 reunion delivered explosive revelations as one couple's dramatic breakup unfolded live, while another pair surprised everyone with their emotional reconciliation.
I Ate The UK's Most Expensive £50 Fish & Chips
A food writer braves the UK's priciest fish and chips at a Mayfair restaurant. Was the gold-leaf-dusted, champagne-battered cod worth the staggering £49.95 price tag? We reveal the full, shocking verdict.
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