Pearson Hydraulics Ltd faces over £100,000 in fines following catastrophic workplace injury
A national hydraulics company, Pearson Hydraulics Ltd, based across the UK, was fined more than £100,00 after a serious workplace accident resulted in a worker losing his leg. On July 26 2023, David Lawrence, a 63-year-old engineer, was working for Pearson Hydraulics Ltd, undertaking fault finding on a laser cutting machine, when the machine’s…
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Young Manchester mum dies from medical neglect after Sepsis misdiagnosis
Sharzia Bibi, a young mother from Manchester, tragically died due to medical negligence after sepsis misdiagnosis, at only 30 years old. Sharzia was admitted to the hospital‘s emergency department on November 14, 2023, suffering from severe stomach pain and bleeding. Once admitted, medics failed to give her appropriate antibiotics to treat sepsis for more…
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Gang members sentenced for financial fraud and burglary in multi-county crime
Two members of a gang who carried out almost 50 sneak-in burglaries before scamming their victims have been jailed at Lincoln Crown Court. Darren Wykes, 46, of Kempley Avenue and 58-year-old George Quinn of Ansty Road, both from Coventry, operated across 13 counties, including Lincolnshire, Leicester, Bristol, and Southampton. Both men would…
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IFB warns drivers to stay alert as ‘crash for cash’ scams rise
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) is warning motorists about ‘crash for cash’ scams. They’re urging people to not be pressured into handing over unnecessary details following an accident. This includes photos of insurance certificates and driving licenses. Crash for cash scams typically involve moped drivers staging accidents and purposefully crashing into victims. They then…
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Care home to close following CQC findings of abuse and neglect
Blackwater Mill Residential Care Home in the Isle of Wight will shut on 29th March after its latest inspection revealed serious safety and wellbeing concerns. According to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), residents at Blackwater Mill suffered from ‘organisational abuse and neglect.’ The closure was initially ordered after an inspection in March…
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Drivers warned after rise in car park scams
Across the country, drivers are being warned about the rise in fraudulent QR codes being placed in car parks by scammers. These fake QR codes often direct unsuspecting users to fraudulent websites designed to steal personal and financial information. Victims may lose money to scammers but also may end up receiving parking…
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London property developer fined over £88,000 after facing serious scrutiny from Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
A London property developer, Nofax Enterprises Limited, based in Maldon, Essex, has been fined £88,000 after facing serious scrutiny from Britain’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The four-storey building site, located on Dalston Lane, was intended to house nine flats and a youth club on the basement floor. The Health and Safety Executive investigated…
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Major Changes to Unfair Dismissal: How the Human Rights Bill 2024-25 Transforms Employment Law
The new and improved Employment Rights Bill 2024-25 represents a significant step towards improving job security and fairness in the workplace. By extending protections against unfair dismissal and reinforcing the rights of workers, the legislation seeks to foster a more equitable landscape, benefiting both employees and employers overall. The Employment Rights Bill…
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Death of 77-year-old after misdiagnosis sparks debate on Physician Associate role
The tragic case of Pamela Marking. In February 2024, 77-year-old Pamela Marking went to A&E in East Surrey Hospital after vomiting blood and experiencing tenderness on her side. She was seen by a Physician Associate (PA) who discharged her telling her she had a nosebleed. After 2 days Mrs. Marking went back…
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