New Government guidance has been published to help employers better support employees experiencing the menopause, including specific recommendations around occupational health advice, workplace adjustments and
The Health and Safety Executive has issued its first-ever Prohibition Notice against an occupational health service provider after finding that inadequate health surveillance was putting
Changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) introduced on 6 April 2026 mean eligible employees can now receive SSP from the first full day of sickness
The Building Safety Regulator and Government launched a major review of Approved Document B – Fire Safety in March 2026 as part of the continuing
Changes to Approved Document B – Fire Safety took effect in England on 30 September 2026, introducing new guidance on the provision of second staircases
The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 came into force on 6 April 2026, introducing new duties for Responsible Persons in certain residential
The Nature Restoration Levy Regulations 2026 introduced a new mechanism allowing eligible developers in England to meet certain environmental obligations by paying a levy to
From 31 March 2026, new Simpler Recycling requirements came into force for household waste collections across England. Waste collection authorities, and waste collectors acting on
From 1 October 2026, the time limit for bringing the majority of claims to an Employment Tribunal increased from three months to six months. For
From 6 April 2026, employees became entitled to Paternity Leave and Unpaid Parental Leave from their first day of employment. Previously, employees generally needed: 26
Significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) came into force on 6 April 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025. The key changes are: SSP
HSE has published new guidance aimed at protecting workers who cut, grind or polish engineered stone, commonly used for kitchen and bathroom worktops. Working with
The Health and Safety Executive launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). The consultation
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 introduced the first major update to the HHSRS since the system was launched in
The Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 introduced changes to Great Britain’s system for the classification, labelling and packaging of
From 1 May 2026, the electrical safety requirements that already applied to newer social housing tenancies were extended to existing social housing tenancies granted before
Changes to the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors Regulations 2001 came into force on 13 April 2026. The Regulations apply
