Concerns as homophobic hate crimes ‘significantly’ on the rise
Concerns have been raised as homophobic hate crimes taking place on public transport have risen significantly, new figures have revealed. In the last year, transport for London (TfL) recorded 2,974 hate crime incidents in 2023-24, compared with 2,217 in the previous 12 months. But concerns have been raised that this is still…
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‘New Asbestos’: Warning issued after workers die from silicosis in West Yorkshire
A warning has been issued regarding the dangers of working with silica dust, after two men from West Yorkshire died after being diagnosed with silicosis. Their widows have now spoken out, describing silica dust as the “new asbestos”. Silicosis is caused by inhaling toxic silica dust, which is commonly found in engineered stone, such…
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Movember: Men’s Health Awareness Month
November marks Men’s Health Awareness Month – aimed at highlighting and discussing all aspects of men’s health, from mental health and suicide prevention to prostate and testicular cancer. Statistics show that men, on average, will die four years earlier than women – and many are dying for many preventable reasons. In this article we…
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Bonfire Night 2024: Laws you need to be aware of
Bonfire night is typically an enjoyable event for all the family to get together as the sky is lit up with beautiful colours. But to keep the public safe and to prevent a nuisance in the neighbourhood, there are several rules and regulations in place. Fireworks are a class of low-explosive pyrotechnic devices used…
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, aimed at shining a light on occupational lung diseases and the actions that should be taken to protect workers’ health. At present, it is estimated that 12,000 people die from work-related lung diseases every year. These deaths, linked to exposure to hazardous substances at work, include lung cancer…
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Online shopping scams you may need to look out for this Christmas
As we approach the end of the year, shoppers may be looking out for Black Friday sales or finishing up on their Christmas shopping hunting for deals. We share some concerns you may need to watch out for. E-mail scams and text messages for online shopping Scammers can target victims by sending…
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Risk of Surgery – Medical Negligence Case Study
We share a recent case study regarding a matter handled by our Medical Negligence team. Our Deputy Head of Medical Negligence, Jade Glover, has recently negotiated settlement in a case in which the Claimant was not advised of a specific risk that was possible as the result of surgery. Unfortunately, the risk…
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Romance Scams – What are they?
Romance scams usually begin on dating apps or social media sites. Scammers use these online profiles to create fake identities or impersonate real celebrities to get close to their targets. Once they have gained trust, the scammer fabricates a story of needing money urgently. How romance scammers find their victims Scammers easily…
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Slips and Trips: Keeping safe at work in winter weather
As the nights draw in early and the temperature starts to plummet, it is crucial that workers and employees take extra care while carrying out their jobs. According to the Health and Safety Executive, slip and trip accidents increase during the Autumn and Winter season for a number of reasons: there is less daylight,…
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