Regulatory & Safety from the UK tools, trade and construction sector — and what it means for what you pay.
BAFE announces operational changes as Technical Schemes and Assurance Manager Ken Bullock prepares to step down in August 2026.
The Chartered Institute of Building has submitted evidence to shape the UK government's upcoming Professions Strategy, set for release in Spring 2027.
Len Smith & Son Building Contractors fined £20,000 by HSE after a bricklayer suffered severe spinal injuries falling through a fragile roof.
The DWP confirms Louise Hosking as a new non-executive director on the HSE Board, bringing extensive health and safety experience to the regulator.
Met Office issues an Amber Extreme Heat Warning. Tradespeople and outdoor workers are advised to adjust working hours and take safety precautions.
A contractor faces a £20,000 HSE fine after a bricklayer suffered a broken back falling through a barn roof in Northumberland.
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the cause of a domestic property explosion on Cobb Hall Road in Newton Longville.
Scaffolding contractor Brogan Group achieves a record safety milestone of 5 million hours without a reportable injury across its UK and international sites.
A UK building contractor faces court enforcement following a serious fall through a fragile roof, highlighting strict HSE working-at-height rules.
Recolight, the UK's leading WEEE compliance scheme for lighting, appoints David Barnwell to its board, signalling continued focus on sustainable waste management for contractors.
As the UK experiences record temperatures, the ability of its buildings to cope with increasing heatwaves is under review, prompting discussions on policy and design changes.
Unite union leadership candidates commit to publishing a report on alleged official collusion in construction worker blacklisting, promising full transparency for tradespeople.
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