Why AI Isn't Taking Your Job, According to Experts
New research suggests AI will reshape roles, not replace them, creating complex new challenges and opportunities in the UK workplace. Discover the full impact.
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AI job fears overblown, experts from Microsoft and Imperial say
New research from Microsoft and Imperial College London explains why AI is reshaping roles, not replacing them, and the hidden burdens it creates for UK workers.
Work-Related Stress a 'Growing National Crisis'
The Trades Union Congress reveals 80% of safety reps cite stress as a top workplace hazard. Urgent action is demanded from employers to tackle excessive workloads and enforce laws.
Two miners killed in separate Queensland mine incidents
A gold prospector died after being struck by a boulder, while another man was found dead 1km underground after a roof collapse. Investigations are underway.
Two miners die in separate Queensland accidents
A gold prospector and another miner have died in separate incidents in Queensland mines. Investigations are underway by police and Resources Safety and Health Queensland.
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.
Gen Z Workers Face Stereotyping & Stress in UK Offices
New research reveals nearly half of young UK office workers face criticism from older colleagues due to generational stereotypes, leading to stress and high quit rates. Discover the findings and what it means for workplace culture.
High-rise window cleaners rescued after basket breaks
Two window cleaners were left dangling from a 22-storey building for an hour after their basket broke. Read how emergency services performed the dramatic rescue.
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.
Father killed, son trapped in Brisbane retaining wall collapse
A father died and his teenage stepson was seriously injured in a tragic retaining wall collapse in Brisbane. Read the full story on the workplace safety investigation.
49% of women avoid work Christmas parties over safety fears
New research shows half of women are skipping festive events due to safety concerns on winter nights. Discover the findings and calls for employer action.
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.
French Civil Servant Drugged Women During Interviews
A French culture ministry official allegedly spiked drinks of over 240 women during job interviews, causing severe physical distress. Police discovered detailed records of his 'experiments' spanning nine years.
Firefighter loses case over 'fireman' term failure
Senior firefighter Simon Bailey lost his unfair dismissal claim after failing to challenge colleagues who used the outdated term 'fireman' towards a female colleague. Read the full tribunal findings.
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.
Firefighter loses 'fireman' term unfair dismissal case
A decorated firefighter lost his unfair dismissal claim after being disciplined for not challenging colleagues who used the term 'fireman'. The case followed a sexual harassment tribunal involving a female colleague. Read the full story.
Man killed in incident at Tayto crisps factory
A man in his 60s has died following an incident at the Tayto Snacks factory in County Meath. Gardaí and the HSA are investigating the tragic workplace accident.
Asbestos discovered in Chinese wind turbines across Australia
Urgent safety alert issued after deadly asbestos found in Chinese-made wind turbines across multiple Australian wind farms. Authorities investigating widespread contamination risks.
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.
Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire
A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.
Workplace hangovers cost UK economy £1.4 billion
As Christmas parties begin, new data reveals the staggering £1.4bn cost of workplace hangovers and widespread substance misuse. Discover how UK employers are tackling this crisis.
Apprentice, 15, dies after air hose workplace prank
A teenage apprentice has died after coworkers forced a high-pressure air hose into his body during a workplace 'joke'. The tragic incident highlights the dangers of compressed air misuse.
Men's Health Crisis: UK Men Ignore Serious Symptoms
A new report reveals over 50% of British men ignore worrying health issues, leading to more severe problems. Discover the reasons and the new workplace initiative tackling this silent crisis.
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.
Centrelink pays £33k to ex-staff over mental health resignation
A former Centrelink employee wins £33,000 compensation after being forced to resign during mental health crisis. Read the full Fair Work Commission ruling details.
UK's New Blueprint for Employee Retention & Wellbeing
Discover how forward-thinking UK employers are revolutionising workplace support to help staff overcome health challenges and stay in work, boosting both wellbeing and business performance.
Four Mexican workers killed in Wisconsin farm gas leak
Four Mexican nationals have died in a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a Wisconsin dairy farm, prompting investigations into migrant worker safety standards in America's agricultural heartland.
1 in 4 UK pet owners take animals to work
New research exposes Britain's workplace revolution as millions of employees now bring their furry companions to the office, with dogs dominating the trend.
HMRC worker wins COVID safety dismissal case
A tax office worker unfairly dismissed after raising COVID safety concerns during lockdown wins employment tribunal case against HMRC in precedent-setting ruling.
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