The challenges for age verification for online vaping retailers
Alastair Graham, CEO of AgeChecked, discusses how vaping retailers can conduct online age checks to ensure that no products are sold illegally to anyone under the age of 18.
Urine test could replace smear test for cervical cancer
University of Manchester scientists latest research finds that urine testing may be as good as the smear test for preventing cervical cancer.
Gender pay gap: How to improve your organisation’s equality
Rachel Mapleston, payroll legislation expert at MHR explores what can be learned from this year’s gender pay gap reports and outlines three areas to consider to improve your organisation’s equality.
Why is respiratory protection so important?
Paul Riddick, Co-Founder and Technical Director at Vodex explores how contaminates being produced on a daily basis in the workplace can damage your health and could even prove fatal.
Approaching a career the modern way: Apprenticeships
Findings from the Newcastle College explored the extensive advice and options available to students, exceeding past perceptions of the traditional employment route.
Keeping the lights on – the UK’s future energy sourcing challenge
Greg Saunders, Partner at Clarke Willmott shares his thoughts on the need for the UK to have a robust energy sourcing strategy for the future.
61% of Brits fear high street will disappear for good
In light of today’s announcement by Debenhams naming 22 stores which are to close as part of its survival plan, research reveals 61% of Brits are worried that the high street will disappear completely over the next ten years.
Professionals vs Tradesmen: Who has the most stressful jobs?
Research from Workwear Giant indicates that the more you earn, the more you seem to suffer from stress, with the professional category most affected compared to those in trade.
Adopting AI and robotics in the social care industry
Technology can help improve the social care industry in many ways, but there is still hesitancy towards adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
How are water-sports groups aiding cleaner oceans?
From joggers picking up bottles as they go, to global sporting bodies pledging to tackle plastic head on, athletes, enthusiasts and sporting amateurs are collaborating to fight for cleaner oceans.
How can the use of data help police stop county lines crime?
The police in the UK are using technology to fight crime: Read on to find out how use of data is becoming a key strategy for how the police tackle cross-county crime.
Senior Labour MPs back LGBT inclusive education
Two high-profile Labour Members of Parliament have reaffirmed their party’s commitment to LGBT inclusive education across England.
UK mental health crisis: What support is available to workers?
Mynurva has commissioned a survey among more than 2,000 UK adults to uncover how much support is available for people in full-time work who suffer from mental health problems.
Introducing Londons Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
Here, alongside Lookers Ford, we look at what Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is and what it means to motorists in central London.
Over 900 reports of modern slavery in UK car washes
Drivers reported more than 900 potential cases of modern slavery at hand car washes over a five-month period, according to research by the University of Nottingham.
NHS rolls out mental health job coaches
NHS England has announced a major expansion of a scheme designed to provide tens of thousands of mental health patients with job coaches to help find employment.
Disposable BBQs ‘should be banned’ to prevent further devastating wildfires
As wildfires race through even more acres of British countryside this week, calls are being made to ban disposable BBQ's to prevent further damage.
UK blocks merger: Sainsbury’s and Asda would dominate market
The UK has blocked the Sainsbury's-Asda merger after investigation reveals that prices would increase, unfair trading methods could be used, and store closures would severely impact Northern Ireland.
$4.3 million donated to accelerate malaria elimination
Tableau, Mapbox, Exasol, and Alteryx commit $4.3 million to accelerate malaria elimination efforts for more than 60 million people.
Home Secretary: Social media “a platform to incite violence”
The UK Home Secretary announced £1.4 million for a specific social media focus by the police, consulting with social media companies at the latest Serious Violence Taskforce.