Accident at Work – Company & Director fined 31 October 2017 UK Regulatory Materials Summaries A company and its director have been fined for causing the death of a factory worker who fell into a piece of machinery at a recycling yard. Safi Qais Khan died at Master Construction Products (Skips) Ltd (MCP) after he […]
Company fined after injured worker requires amputation
Accident at Work 31 October 2017 UK Regulatory Materials Summaries Magna Exteriors (Banbury) Ltd has been fined £80,000 after a worker was struck by a falling pallet and had part of his leg amputated. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found the company had failed to implement a safe system of work for the worker’s […]
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2017
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. They have asked people all over the UK to host their own Coffee Mornings and donations on the day are made to Macmillan. Last year alone they raised £29.5 million and this year it is hoped that they will raise even more. At […]
Woman are allowed to join RAF Regiment from September 2017 and will be able to serve in close combat roles
The Royal Air Force is allowing woman to join the RAF Regiment which is the fighting force of the RAF who patrol and protect RAF Bases. In recent years the regiment has sustained casualties in Afghanistan. Woman can now apply for any RAF role from Fighter Pilot to Ground Support. In a year woman will […]
Were you a client of Prescotts Solicitors and are wondering what to do next or which solicitors firm to instruct to take over your case?
Prescotts Solicitors closed by Law Regulator The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) intervened into Prescotts Solicitors, 4 Church Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 2AD on 10th July 2017 and closed it with immediate effect. The SRA has appointed solicitors, Gordons LLP, as their agent to act on their behalf. The agent will take possession of client files and […]
Were you a client of COOPS Law and are wondering what to do next or which solicitors firm to instruct to take over your case?
Coops Law closed by Law Regulator The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) intervened into Coops Law, 40 Churchgate, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1HL, on 23rd June and closed it with immediate effect, suspending the practising certificate of co-director, Munir Majid. Coops Law is an arm of Asons Solicitors which was also closed earlier this year. The SRA has […]
Company fined £160,000 after employee falls two storeys through roof and suffers serious injury
Wessexmoor Ltd has been found guilty following an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive and fined £160,000 with costs of £7,580.85 after an employee sustained injuries by falling through two storeys onto a concrete floor in London. Wessexmoor failed to implement safety measures to ensure the roof work was done safely. The worker suffered […]
Summer Safety Tips for Motorcyclists
lot of of bikers are planning more rides now the warm weather is here and the nights are getting lighter. Here are a few tips and some advice for safe motorcycling during the summer months: It is advisable to do these checks each time before you take your bike out on the road: Ensure you […]
Increased speeding fines as from Monday 24th April 2017
Please think twice before speeding! A new fining system will be put in place as of Monday 24th April 2017. How much will you pay after the changes if you are caught speeding? The cap for fines remains at £2,500 but the changes mean that offenders could be charged up to 175% of their weekly […]
Whiplash and Small Claims Limit Reforms
It has been confirmed that the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is progressing with its planned changes to the claims process for whiplash and soft tissue injuries. Hayward Baker cannot confirm the exact details at this time as to what is being proposed, however the main provisions are: Increase the small claims limit to £5,000 for […]