To mark World Mental Health Day 2025, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging employers to go beyond raising awareness and take practical steps to prevent work-related stress. In 2023/24, approximately half of all self-reported cases of work-related ill health in Great Britain—whether new or ongoing—were linked to stress, depression, or anxiety, according to […]
Nineteen Group has announced the acquisition of the National Painting and Decorating Show – the UK’s annual trade exhibition for painting and decorating professionals – from PDS Promotions Ltd. The move will see the event co-located with InstallerSHOW 2026 (23-25 June, NEC Birmingham) and further extends Nineteen’s commitment to serving the built environment sector. The National Painting and Decorating Show […]
The Fair Work Agency: What employers need to know | Download your FREE checklist The new Fair Work Agency (FWA) part of the upcoming Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is set to transform how employment rights are enforced. With the power to inspect, issue penalties, and bring tribunal claims, the FWA will be one of the strongest regulators UK employers […]
In the lead up to World Mental Health Day (10th October), Crown Paints has listed five community centres with a £500 million price tag on these overlooked mental health lifelines. It comes as a nationwide survey of 2,000 adults revealed that over a third (35%) of Brits say these spaces help them escape loneliness, while 34% […]