On 6th April, the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) Regulations 2016 came into force, increasing all of the fees charged by the HSE and other licensing authorities (such as the police, fire and rescue services and local authorities) by 4 per cent.

Alton Towers’ Owners Plead Guilty to Safety Failings On 22nd April, Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd, the firm that owns the theme park, Alton Towers, pled guilty to safety failings that caused four people to sustain serious injuries.

One in 8 employees have experienced workplace violence, according to a recent survey conducted by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

Crown Censure Administered to the MOD after Training Deaths The Ministry of Defence (MOD) was administered a Crown Censure by the HSE after three soldiers died during a training exercise in the Brecon Beacons.

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