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Factory Workers ‘Exposed to Air 63 Times More Polluted Than Public Spaces’

New air quality assessments measured pollution levels across 36 industrial settings and public spaces and found a workplace health crisis.

Apprenticeships Gain Ground as Young Workers Seek Stability and Wellbeing

Research suggests that six in ten young people now view apprenticeships as a preferable alternative to higher education.

Welsh Firm Fined £100,000 for Safety Failures at Recycling Centre

Sundorne Products (Llanidloes) Limited admitted to multiple safety breaches at Llandrindod Wells Household Waste and Recycling Centre.

Benefits System ‘Failing People with Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work’

Survey findings suggest many people on health and disability benefits feel trapped by a system that does not accommodate their needs.

West Midlands Residents Revealed as Most Stressed in the UK

Birmingham’s high burnout, lower-than-average salaries and a significant gender pay gap placed it at the top of the stress rankings.

Financial Protection Gap: Young Adults Uncertain About Income Safeguards

Survey reveals lack of awareness among under-25s about income protection should they suffer an illness or lose their jobs.

British Safety Council to Promote Workplace Safety at Major London Event

The two-day event will take place at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in June and is set to be the only OSH conference in London this year.

Catching Zzzs on the Clock? 70% of Brits Admit to Workplace Napping

Afternoons are the most popular time among staff for a quick workday rest, and short naps on a sofa the most common.

Vast Majority of UK Workers Report Significant Levels of Burnout, Study Finds

The findings reveal a growing mental health crisis in the workplace, with nearly half of UK employees showing signs of anxiety and depression.

New Guidance Aims to Improve Workplace Support for Neurodivergent Staff

The workplace advisory service has published advice to help organisations raise awareness of neurodiversity and ensure compliance.