Understanding the Dangers of Diacetyl Exposure: Safety Guide
Comprehensive Diacetyl Safety Guide: Identifying exposure risks, monitoring workplace safety, and implementing critical control measures. What is Diacetyl? Diacetyl (butanedione or butane-2,3-dione) is an organic compound prized for its intense, buttery flavour. While it occurs naturally through fermentation in alcoholic beverages and is safe for ingestion in food, inhaling its vapours poses a…
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The 2026 Shift: A New Era for Parental Rights and Sick Pay
Following the landmark Employment Rights Act 2025, new regulations introduced on January 12, 2026, redefine parental leave protections for both employers and employees. Parental & Paternity Leave: Breaking the “Qualifying Barrier” The UK is entering its most transformative era of employment law in decades. From 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025…
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Father and Son Sentenced Over Illegal Gas Work in Cheshire
A father and son have been sentenced following a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation into illegal and “at-risk” gas boiler installations that left local homeowners in danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. The Case: Deception and Danger The investigation revealed that Scott Lodge, 37, performed new boiler installations at two Northwich properties in…
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Staff Spotlight – Charlotte Bandawe
In our Staff Spotlight series, we highlight key members of our team and learn more about them and their contributions. Today, we meet Charlotte Bandawe, a Solicitor and Head of the Wills and Probate Department. We are thrilled to announce that Charlotte has been appointed to the GOV.UK Court of Protection Panel of Deputies…
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Maths Teacher Banned After Stealing Hundreds of Bank Details
A former mathematics teacher has received a ban from teaching for a minimum of five years due to possession of numerous stolen bank card details and online banking logins. Louis Ssekabira admitted to a professional misconduct panel that he was “planning to commit fraud” after a police raid on his home in 2020…
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Charlotte Bandawe Appointed to GOV.UK Court of Protection Panel for the North of England
Oakwood Solicitors is delighted to announce that Charlotte Bandawe has been appointed to the prestigious GOV.UK Court of Protection Panel of Deputies for the North of England. This appointment is a significant milestone, recognising Charlotte’s extensive expertise and her unwavering dedication to supporting vulnerable individuals in complex legal matters. A Position of Trust…
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TUC Data Reveals the Scale of Britain’s Workplace Stress
A new wave of findings from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has revealed a staggering reality: Britain is facing a national crisis of work-related stress. In its 15th biennial survey of over 2,700 safety representatives, the TUC found that four in five (79%) union reps now identify stress as the single most pressing…
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Don’t Let the Cold and VWF Steal Your Christmas Joy
This holiday season, it’s vital to raise awareness about Vibration White Finger (VWF), especially since its symptoms are notoriously aggravated by the cold weather. What is Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)? The Christmas holidays bring cheer, lights, and often, a sharp drop in temperature. For millions of workers across the UK who have been…
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Accidents in public places around Christmas
The Christmas build-up is an extremely busy time, with shops and supermarkets full to bursting on evenings and weekends, roads more hectic at peak times, and people generally out and about more as they pay visits and attend celebrations. People are generally in a huge rush to get everything done in a limited amount…
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