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Worker prosecuted after asbestos exposure at school. Could this happen in your workplace?

Asbestos remains one of the most dangerous substances found in older buildings across the UK. Despite being banned over two decades ago, its legacy continues to pose serious health risks especially in public spaces like schools.

Whistleblowing protections do not extend to external applicants

In the case of Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council, the Court of Appeal had to consider whether the Employment and Employment Appeal Tribunal were correct in dismissing the claim on the grounds that whistleblowing protections do not apply to external job applicants.

Ex Ecclestone son-in-law cleared at £200m money laundering trial

James Stunt, the former son-in-law of FI supremo Bernie Ecclestone, has been cleared of involvement in one of the UK’s largest ever money laundering operations

40% of payroll staff plan to quit jobs

The payroll sector is heading towards a ‘looming skills gap’ as 40% of staff look to leave the industry within five years.

Smaller firms struggling to get to grips with AI

Despite a growing acceptance by businesses that it will help boost productivity, the majority of smaller firms are still not using artificial intelligence (AI)

Drowning death sees BAM Nuttall fined £2m

Construction company BAM Nuttall Ltd has been fined more than £2m following the death of a worker who drowned whilst working on their flood defence project in Leeds.