What is constructive dismissal?
Constructive dismissal is a type of dismissal claim where your employer has breached your employment contract, and as a result, you feel you have no other option but to resign from your job. Each situation is very different, but some common reasons for constructive dismissal include employers breaching contract terms relating to failure to…
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Boy, 5, hospitalised after suspected XL Bully attack
A young boy has been hospitalised after being bitten by a dog suspected to be an XL Bully. The incident occurred on Brazil Street in Hull at around 11:45 am on Tuesday, May 28. Police responded to reports of a five-year-old boy being bitten by a dog. The boy suffered head injuries in the…
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Automated Vehicles Act: Self-driving cars could be on British Roads by 2026 as new law introduced
Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads by 2026 after the government’s Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law last week. Announced in the King’s Speech last year, the AV Act will enable advanced technology to safely drive vehicles on British roads, as long as they stick to several guidelines. The AV Act…
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Teenager issues warning after Stage 4 cancer misdiagnosed as ‘growing pains’
A teenager is urging young people to “be persistent” with their doctors after her cancer symptoms were initially thought to be ‘growing pains’. Alessia, 16 was eventually diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma after she had experienced painful joints and felt excessively tired. However, she is now warning other youngsters to ‘get checked’ and…
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Company fined after workers exposed to excessive amounts of wood dust
The health of workers at a wood waste recycling centre was put in danger after being excessively exposed to dust, the Health and Safety Executive has found. Breathing in or inhaling wood dust can cause illnesses such as asthma and nasal cancer, however, with the correct protections in place, this is often preventable. Dust…
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A Guide to Vibration Injury Claims
If you have suffered harm due to a vibration injury at work, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Vibration injuries are caused by regularly using vibrating tools such as chainsaws, jackhammers and pneumatic drills without the correct protections in place. Figures show that almost two million people are at risk of vibration injuries, while…
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5 top conditions skin cancer can be mistaken for
Skin cancer cases are on the rise in the UK, and that means that people should be educated more than ever on the signs and symptoms of this disease. Skin cancer is thought to be caused by unprotected exposure to the sun, but in most cases, it is curable with an early diagnosis and…
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Symptoms and how to stay safe
May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing knowledge about skin cancer, encouraging preventative measures, and highlighting the importance of early detection. Most skin cancer cases are caused by sun exposure and studies show that 86% of cases could have been prevented. Skin Cancer Awareness Month aims to educate people on…
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Infected blood scandal compensation scheme announced for victims
Compensation for victims of the infected blood scandal will be made before the end of the year, ministers have confirmed. The announcement comes after the public inquiry into the Infected Blood Scandal concluded yesterday, which revealed the shocking extent of failures the government and NHS made. Today, government announced that victims will receive £210,000…
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