Staff accused of abusing children are set free without charges
Hesley Group abuse scandal: Staff cleared despite 95 alleged cases of child neglect No charges will be brought against staff accused of abusing 95 vulnerable children at Hesley Group residential special school, near Doncaster, following a four-year police investigation. A national safeguarding review had found that residents faced ‘systemic and sustained’ abuse…
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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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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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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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Man receives £11,000 compensation after years of neglect at hands of dentist
A man from Bury has received over £11,000 compensation due to years of dental pain, infections and eating difficulties. 56-year-old Iain experienced years of dental issues as a result of misdiagnosis and lack of treatment of decay in several of his teeth. Due to this, Iain experienced fractured teeth, lost fillings and…
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Brothers receive fine due to cattle safety failures
A sentence has been handed down to two brothers after they failed to protect the public from their cattle. The outcome of an Health and Safety Investigation (HSE) concluded that Andrew and David Turnbull had failed to provide and display signage in their field in Coalsgarth Valley in North Yorkshire, highlighting an alternate route…
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