New UK Heatwave Workplace Law Proposed to Protect Workers in Rising Temperatures Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heatwave workplace temperature climatechange adaptation health safety uk government productivity The UK government is considering introducing new regulations to set maximum indoor temperatures in workplaces, a move aimed at protecting workers as climate change pushes temperatures higher. This recommendation comes from … Read More
Birmingham Domestic Abuse Survivor Urges Employers to Act Before Tragedy Strikes Sunday, April 26, 2026 domesticabuse employers workplace support coercivecontrol awareness safety advocacy training security Five years after the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 became law, there remains no statutory requirement for UK employers to support employees experiencing domestic abuse. However, domestic abuse survivors and charities are urging … Read More
Firm Fined £40K After Teen Labourer Falls Six Floors to Death at London Building Site Thursday, March 19, 2026 safety construction accident workplace fall scaffolding investigation prosecution regulations roofing A tragic accident claimed the life of 19-year-old Renols Lleshi, who fell six floors down a ventilation shaft at a building site in London. On July 5, 2023, Renols was dismantling scaffolding on the twelfth floor roof garden … Read More
DWP Faces Backlash Over 'Disability Confident' Scheme Amid Criticism of Impact Monday, March 16, 2026 dwp disability employment inclusion disabilityconfident accesstowork criticism accountability government workplace The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under mounting criticism following revelations that one in three employers participating in the government’s “Disability Confident” scheme have not recruited a single … Read More
West Midlands Police sergeant disciplined for offensive and sexist behaviour towards female colleagues Sunday, February 8, 2026 misconduct sexism police harassment workplace misogyny discrimination professionalism westmidlands suspension Sergeant Capewell of West Midlands Police has been found guilty of gross misconduct following a misconduct hearing that exposed his repeated use of offensive, sexualised language towards junior female officers. Known for his … Read More
Rat Spotted Inside Birmingham City Council House Sparks Outrage Thursday, February 5, 2026 birmingham rat pestcontrol councilhouse infestation publichealth cleanliness museum workplace sanitation Last month, a rat was spotted scurrying inside Birmingham City Council House, causing concern among staff and visitors. An anonymous source expressed outrage to BirminghamLive, describing the sighting near the food storage … Read More