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An investigation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) can be one of the most stressful experiences of a nurse or midwife's career. As part of wider reforms to its fitness to practise framework, new rules came into force on 1 October 2026 which...
On 15 October 2026, the CQC published its Equality Objectives Annual Report 2025/26 , the the first annual report against its 2025-2029 equality objectives. The report reiterates its equality objectives, which are aimed at addressing inequality in health...
If you are a regulated professional who has recently been arrested, charged, cautioned or convicted of a criminal offence, you may be feeling anxious, stressed and uncertain about what the future holds. In addition to going through criminal proceedings, you...
Food businesses face significant scrutiny from local authorities when concerns arise about food hygiene, safety standards, or compliance with food legislation. A poor inspection outcome, customer complaint, or food safety incident can quickly escalate into...
Single ‑use plastics have become one of the greatest environmental challenges, with items designed for convenience often ending up causing decades-long pollution. In recent years, pressure from the public and environmental experts has grown and...
Recent reports and frontline evidence point to a growing challenge for the UK’s food safety and regulatory landscape: the influx of illegal foreign food products entering the country and, in many cases, finding their way directly onto high streets,...
If your business has experienced a fall from height, we understand how challenging and worrying this can be. Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and serious injuries. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE),...
Bridge strikes are a serious issue for haulage operators, coach and bus companies in the UK. They cause delays, damage infrastructure and lead to significant financial and legal consequences. This guide explains the regulations, penalties, enforcement,...
Food business operators have a regulatory obligation to protect public health. If an operator is found to have breached one of their obligations, the relevant Enforcement Authority have the power to issue enforcement action. Among the most serious...
The Food Law Code of Practice (the “Code”) sets out how local authorities and other enforcement bodies should carry out official food law controls in England. It dictates how inspections, enforcement action and prosecutions are approached. ...
