We often talk about the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires, and unfortunately, it is still very much a major problem in the UK and beyond. So much so that a new data sheet outlining fire protection strategies for their storage has been released by FM Global, a major commercial property insurance firm. Before we dive into the data sheet, it’s […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 05/11/2025
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 03/10/2025
Employment laws are undergoing a massive overhaul. A new UK Government roadmap suggests that some of the new laws will come into operation in October 2026, while others will not take effect until 2027. Think ahead Although the exact and finer details of many proposed changes, such as the day-one right to not be unfairly dismissed, enhanced flexible working rights, […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 19/09/2025
AI: Business risk, friend or foe?
Categories: General
The integration of AI tools into business tasks is gathering pace, but is this rapid adoption exposing too many organisations to too much risk? The answer may well be ‘yes’. Many companies have not created AI usage policies. This is despite AI tools now commonly being used by employees, whether to summarise a document, draft reports, carry out research, or […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 05/09/2025
Lessons from 2017’s Grenfell Tower tragedy continue to influence fire regulation reforms. Key regulatory changes have been introduced since, and there are other significant regulations with which to comply this year and next. So, are you aware of all of your obligations? The UK Fire Act 2021 enhanced fire safety within multi-occupied residential buildings of two or more sets of […]