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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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.
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.
London Zoo CEO resigns in workplace behaviour probe
Matthew Gould, former Downing Street official and NHS Covid pass architect, resigns from London Zoo during workplace behaviour investigation. Read the full details.
London Zoo boss quits over conduct investigation
Matthew Gould, former diplomat and London Zoo CEO, resigns after investigation finds his conduct 'fell below expected standards'. Exclusive details on the leadership shakeup.
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.
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.
Scots Adviser Wins Unfair Dismissal Case
A Glasgow financial adviser has won his unfair dismissal claim after being sacked over alleged misconduct following a boozy work meal at a Marco Pierre White restaurant. Read the full employment tribunal details.
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.
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.
MLS Executive Tanner Denies Workplace Misconduct Claims
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behaviour detailed in MLSPA complaint. MLS investigation concludes without corroboration.
Naga Munchetty Monitored by BBC Watchdogs in Probe
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty is under formal investigation, with watchdogs monitoring her on-set behaviour and interactions. Discover the latest on the allegations.
BBC investigates Naga Munchetty over bullying claims
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty faces formal bullying investigation following escalated claims. Get the latest on this developing BBC story.
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.
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.
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.
UK Government Launches Workplace Sickness Review
The British government has initiated a comprehensive independent review to tackle the growing workplace sickness absence crisis, with potential reforms to the controversial 'fit note' system and support for long-term ill employees.
Gen Z's Office Frog Trend Takes UK Workplaces By Storm
Discover why young professionals are striking unusual frog-like poses in offices across the UK, and what this viral trend reveals about modern workplace culture.
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.
Why hugging is becoming essential in UK workplaces
Discover how British professionals are embracing workplace hugging as a tool for wellbeing and productivity, and why this surprising trend is transforming corporate culture across the UK.
Office Traitors: How BBC Show Mirrors Workplace Betrayals
The psychology behind BBC's 'The Traitors' reveals uncomfortable truths about office politics, backstabbing colleagues, and the emotional toll of workplace deception in British corporate culture.
Railway worker's miraculous escape from 100mph train
Exclusive: Railway worker reveals his heart-stopping near-death experience after being caught on the tracks as an express train approached at full speed. The miraculous survival story that will make you think twice about railway safety.
Indian uni demands period proof from female staff
A prestigious Indian university has sparked fury after demanding female employees provide photographic evidence of their sanitary pads when complaining of period-related fatigue, in a controversial new attendance policy.
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