Party season is almost here, which should give both hospitality businesses and businesses organising Christmas shindigs much food for thought beyond the turkey, tinsel, and mince pies. Those opening up their premises to revellers should check that all liability covers are in place. Employer liability insurance is a legal requirement, protecting the business should an employee suffer injury or illness […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 28/11/2025
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 05/11/2025
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: 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 […]