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Businessman fined over asbestos

Fri, 24 Feb 2012, 15:46:00 GMT

A property manager who admitted to breaching a health and safety act has been fined a five-figure sum at Pontypridd Magistrates' Court.

Fraudulent gas engineer in court

Thurs, 23 Feb 2012, 11:39:00 GMT

A man who falsely claimed to be on the Gas Safe Register has been give a 22-week curfew and ordered to pay £450 in costs.

Council fined over shower failing

Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 09:34:00 GMT

A local authority has been fined £12,000 after an elderly man staying in residential care was severely scalded at his care home.

GP in court over gas safety breach

Tues, 21 Feb 2012, 13:06:00 GMT

A landlord has appeared in court after students were put at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty boiler at a property in Oxford.

Notorious level crossing upgraded

Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 11:38:00 GMT

Pedestrian gates at a "notorious" level crossing will be upgraded, Network Rail (NR) has said.

Girl hurt due to faulty fair ride

Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 12:56:00 GMT

A man has been prosecuted after a member of the public was injured on a fairground ride in the West Midlands.

Safety lapses caused gas explosion

Thurs, 16 Feb 2012, 13:00:00 GMT

A gas supply firm boss and an employee suffered burns to their faces, hands and legs as an explosion lifted the roof off a building in St Helens, a court has heard.

PM tackles compensation culture

Wed, 15 Feb 2012, 12:30:00 GMT

Prime Minister David Cameron has held talks with leading insurance companies on new proposals designed to tackle Britain's "damaging compensation culture".

Pair in court over ELO star's death

Tues, 14 Feb 2012, 12:00:00 GMT

A farmer and an agricultural worker have both denied charges relating to the death of a former pop star who was killed when a 63-stone bale of silage crashed into his moving van.

Lorry pedestrian inquest adjourned

Mon, 13 Feb 2012, 12:46:00 GMT

An inquest into the death of a pedestrian killed after a lorry was blown over has been adjourned so prosecutors can investigate whether an offence of corporate manslaughter has been committed.

Unregistered gas man pays out

Fri, 10 Feb 2012, 12:43:00 GMT

An elderly woman was put at risk after the flue of her newly-fitted gas boiler was not properly sealed to the building.

Ceiling work created asbestos risk

Thurs, 09 Feb 2012, 12:13:00 GMT

A building company has been fined £7,000 after admitting breaching regulations regarding the safe removal of asbestos.

Schools asbestos risk to children

Wed, 08 Feb 2012, 11:13:00 GMT

The lives of many children are potentially being put at risk because the amount of asbestos remaining in school buildings is unknown, an MP has warned.

Illegal engineer fined £16,000

Tues, 07 Feb 2012, 12:04:00 GMT

A gas engineer not registered to carry out work left one property in Cheltenham at risk of explosion and himself open to a public liability case, a court has heard.

Plumber falsely posed as gas fitter

Mon, 06 Feb 2012, 14:20:00 GMT

A plumber who pretended to be a registered gas fitter to carry out work at a takeaway outlet had used the ploy on previous occasions, risking invalidating his public liability insurance, Peterborough magistrates heard.

ABI Cautions Small Businesses After FSA Hikes Fees

Fri, 03 Feb 2012, 11:45:00 GMT

Small business insurance holders have been warned that they could be facing additional costs after the Financial Services Authority (FSA) announced an increase in its funding requirement.

Asbestos check failure prompts fine

Thurs, 02 Feb 2012, 11:43:00 GMT

The importance of carrying out an asbestos assessment on properties has been highlighted following a probe into the site of a development in Kent.

Landlord prosecuted over gas record

Wed, 01 Feb 2012, 11:32:00 GMT

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has prosecuted a landlord who put the lives of his tenants in danger by consistently failing to provide safety records for gas appliances at a property he rented out.

Care home fined over window fall

Tues, 31 Jan 2012, 12:22:00 GMT

A care home's owners have been fined more than £60,000 after admitting breaching health and safety at work regulations, calling into question the company's public liability insurance.

Legionnaires case avoidable

Mon, 30 Jan 2012, 13:30:00 GMT

A health board has been given a £24,000 fine after an "entirely avoidable" chain of events resulted in a hospital patient being diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, calling into question the board's public liability insurance.

Landlords Welcome Water Industry Government Review

Mon, 30 Jan 2012, 12:26:00 GMT

The British Government have announced a review into the handling of water bills, which has come as welcome news to landlords insurance holders throughout the UK.

Crunch Time For Small Business Rates

Fri, 27 Jan 2012, 16:20:00 GMT

A business rates increase looks likely to be on the cards for April, coupled with the quarterly rent demands (due in March) suggests that this could be a difficult time for small businesses in the UK, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Sanyo recalls microwave models

Fri, 27 Jan 2012, 14:05:00 GMT

Concerns about electric shocks have caused thousands of microwave ovens to be recalled by Sanyo.

Blast barmaid lucky to be alive

Thurs, 26 Jan 2012, 12:04:00 GMT

A woman said she feels "lucky to be alive" after she was injured in a gas explosion at a pub.

Restaurant fined for hygiene breach

Wed, 25 Jan 2012, 12:56:00 GMT

A Chinese restaurant in London has been ordered to pay a fine of £54,000 after breaching food hygiene rules, calling into question their liability cover.

Pipe repaired after shops flooded

Tues, 24 Jan 2012, 12:18:00 GMT

The importance of public liability insurance was highlighted after more than a dozen shops on London's Oxford Street were flooded after a Victorian water main burst.

Landlord fined over gas fire safety

Mon, 23 Jan 2012, 13:39:00 GMT

Failure to maintain a gas fire safely has led to an £8,500 fine for a landlord in South Wales.

Illegal gas engineer in court again

Fri, 20 Jan 2012, 12:31:00 GMT

A 72-year-old man has been ordered to carry out community service as punishment for installing a gas cooker without being registered to do so.

Mini Coopers recalled in fire scare

Thurs, 19 Jan 2012, 10:36:00 GMT

A potentially flammable electrical fault has sparked the recall of nearly 30,000 Mini Coopers in Britain.

Nasal spray contamination warning

Wed, 18 Jan 2012, 11:15:00 GMT

Batches of a saline nasal spray sold online and on the high street could contain bacterial contamination, raising a potential public liability insurance issue.

Gas safety breach workmen jailed

Tues, 17 Jan 2012, 11:23:00 GMT

Two men have avoided jail after falsely claiming to be Gas Safe registered engineers and leaving a family in "immediate danger".

Network Rail faces crash charges

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:11:00 GMT

Network Rail will be prosecuted over a 2007 train crash which left an elderly woman dead, highlighting the importance of public liability insurance.

Plumber illegally installed boiler

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:20:00 GMT

The importance of public liability insurance was highlighted after a plumber was been sentenced to three months community service for putting a homeowner at risk by illegally installing and working on a gas boiler.

Unregistered gas engineer jailed

Thurs, 12 Jan 2012 13:30:00 GMT

A man who installed a gas boiler after falsely claiming to be a registered gas engineer has been jailed for eight months.

Boy brain bleed after safety breach

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:08:00 GMT

A council has been made to pay more than £90,000 after admitting health and safety breaches, one of which saw a child suffer a brain bleed and skull fracture after falling from a climbing frame.

Landlord endangers family of eight

Tues, 10 Jan 2012 13:08:00 GMT

A family of eight were put at risk after a landlord failed to ensure gas checks were made at a Blackburn house, a court heard.

Teacher launches 1million claim

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:28:00 GMT

The importance of public liability insurance was emphasised after a teache claimed £1 million in compensation after she sustained career-ending injuries in a go-karting accident.

Ikea high chairs spark warning

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Swedish furniture store Ikea has warned Irish customers about faulty children's high chairs sold at its stores.

Rail accident leads to legal action

Thurs, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Network Rail is set to be sued by the son of a couple who died in a train collision, it has emerged.

Pothole compensation hits 1.8million

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Local authorities have had to pay out almost £1.8 million in compensation to drivers whose vehicles have been damaged by potholes, figures have revealed.

Firms 'must foot implant bill'

Tues, 03 Jan 2012 12:18:00 GMT

The private cosmetic surgery industry should pay for corrective treatment required as a result of faulty breast implants, the shadow health secretary has said.

Electric blankets fail safety tests

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:13:00 GMT

A possible public liability issue has been raised after more than half all electric blankets tested by trading standards officials across Norfolk failed to meet necessary safety levels.

Exploding phone chargers seized

Thurs, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

More than 2,000 mobile phone chargers which are thought to explode when plugged into electrical sockets have been seized in Birmingham, raising a possible public liability insurance issue.

Britain shuns French implant call

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:36:00 GMT

Ministers have said that British women with breast implants made by Poly Implant Prostheses (PIP) will not be advised to have them removed.

Toddler loses fingertip at nursery

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:41:00 GMT

The importance of public liability insurance was brought to light following an accident at a privately run nursery which left a toddler missing one of his fingertips has leaving the company responsible tens of thousands of pounds out of pocket.

Crackdown on illegal taxi firms

Thurs, 22 Dec 2011 12:47:00 GMT

A number of local councils have launched schemes to clamp down on bogus taxi drivers as part of a drive to prevent genuine firms from having their business stolen and protect the safety of passengers.

Payout over Santa's grotto incident

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:07:00 GMT

It will be an unhappy Christmas for a Surrey-based events management firm after a court ruled that it must pay compensation to a grandmother who slipped in a Santa's grotto that the company had organised.

Protect Your Home This Christmas

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:30:00 GMT

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) are urging homeowners who are leaving their homes unattended over Christmas to ensure that their home insurance is up-to-date.

Residents oppose skip company plans

Tues, 20 Dec 2011 13:07:00 GMT

A skip company is facing opposition from a group of residents in Stoke-on-Trent over plans to build a waste transfer site at a nearby industrial estate.

Turbines cause death and injuries

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:24:00 GMT

Four workers have died, around 300 have been injured and about 1,500 separate accidents and other incidents have been recorded on wind farms in the past five years, a trade body reveals.

Christmas decorations recalled

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:41:00 GMT

A public liability issue has come to light after a Christmas decorations company was forced to issue a product recall over fears that certain ornaments were dangerous to children.

Hygiene scores-on-the-doors plan

Thurs, 15 Dec 2011 12:30:00 GMT

Welsh food businesses could soon be forced to publicly display hygiene ratings on their premises.

Defective gas fitting leads to fine

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:18:00 GMT

Defective gas fitting work at a home in Batley put a family at risk and called into question the worker's gas fitters liability insurance, a court has heard.

Minimising Winter Risks to Your Business - Part 2

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:40:00 GMT

Even more useful advice for small business owners looking to leave their property unattended over winter.

Minimising Winter Risks to Your Business

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:30:00 GMT

Find out more about minimising the risks posed to small businesses by poor weather conditions over winter.

Air freshener causes pharmacy blast

Tues, 13 Dec 2011 14:03:00 GMT

Fire crews have been called to a pharmacy in London after staff caused an explosion by spraying air freshener near a naked flame, calling into question the pharmacy's public liability insurance.

Fire services launch CO research

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:30:00 GMT

Two fire services have launched the largest British study of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning which they hope will decrease the numbers of deaths and the need for public liability claims.

Boy badly hurt on construction site

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:30:00 GMT

Serious injuries caused to a boy who entered an unsecured storage area near Paisley have resulted in a fine for a housebuilder, compromising his public liability insurance.

Plumbers work endangered lives

Thurs, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

An Ipswich plumber has had his public liability insurance called into question after he appeared in court for working on gas fittings and appliances at a Thai restaurant in July of last year without being registered to do so.

Faulty boiler sparks 45000 pound payout

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:57:00 GMT

A faulty gas boiler at a community centre has seen a council's public liability insurance compromised, forcing a pay out ot over £45,000.

LinkedIn - The Social Network For Small Business

Tues, 06 Dec 2011 12:45:00 GMT

Find out more about LinkedIn and how it could potentially benefit your business. Check out our quick guide on how to use LinkedIn to ultimately improve your social media presence.

Small Business On Facebook - A Quick Guide

Tues, 06 Dec 2011 12:30:00 GMT

Looking to grow your business quickly? Consider a Facebook business page to help promote your business and services further - check out our quick guide to Facebook for business.

Man wins pay out over shoe scars

Tues, 06 Dec 2011 12:15:00 GMT

A public liability case has been brought against a shoe manufacturer after a Huddersfield man was left with scars on his feet after buying a pair of Collective Brand's Sperry Top-Siders shoes, according to the Yorkshire Post.

Toddlers ill after bottle mix-up

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:31:00 GMT

Two infants have become ill after staff at a Sheffield restaurant accidentally put cleaning fluid into their drink bottles, raising a potential public liability issue.

Warning over chicken liver pate

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:46:00 GMT

Eateries supplying chicken liver pate might want to ensure they have public liability insurance after it emerged that 90% of cases of Campylobacter food poisoning this year were caused by the dish.

The Benefits of Twitter to a Small Business

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:22:00 GMT

If you have a small business then you should consider Twitter as a means of reaching more potential customers. Check out our quick guide and find out how you could use Twitter to your advantage.

Two injured after gangway collapse

Thurs, 01 Dec 2011 12:33:00 GMT

Two contractors have suffered minor injuries after a gangway leading to HMS Belfast in London collapsed, calling into question the Museum's public liability insurance.

Hairdressing targeted for reform

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:45:00 GMT

A Tory MP who worked in salons for 20 years has called for compulsory state registration for all hairdressers, as well as urging them to invest in public liability insurance

Hospital did not pass on E.coli

Tues, 29 Nov 2011 13:53:00 GMT

An E.coli victim did not contract her illness at the hospital suspected of passing the bug on to her, according to health chiefs.

Helicopter crash fault not seen

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:56:00 GMT

There was a chance to notice a fault in a helicopter a week before it crashed, killing 16 people, but it was not recognised, compromising a firm's public liability insurance, an investigation has concluded.

Boiler case landlord fined £2,000

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:48:00 GMT

A landlord's insurance has been compromised after he admitted breaching health and safety regulations which required him to have a gas safety certificate for appliances in his property, resulting in a £2,000 fine.

Lincoln Uni fined for asbestos

Thurs, 24 Nov 2011 13:51:00 GMT

Lincoln University has been hit with a £10,000 fine for exposing staff, students and contractors to asbestos, calling into question their liability insurance..

Golf Club Held Partially Liable For Damages To Passer-By

Thurs, 24 Nov 2011 11:43:00 GMT

A golf club in West Lothian has had their public liability insurance questioned after a golfer lost an eye during a round of golf.

Boiler checks can stop CO poisoning

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:49:00 GMT

Gas fitting firms and sole traders should ensure that their public liability insurance is up-to-date after Householders were encouraged to check that boilers, heaters and cookers are working properly this winter to help prevent any cases of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Fines issued for unsafe scaffolding

Tues, 22 Nov 2011 12:06:00 GMT

Fines have been issued to two company partners, after their firm erected unsafe scaffolding, calling into question their builders public liability insurance.

Botulism outbreak linked to sauce

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:55:00 GMT

Small businesses have been reminded of the importance of having public liability insurance after a botulism outbreak was linked to a jar of curry sauce.

Nuclear leak call was test exercise

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:35:00 GMT

A nuclear leak test event ended up leading firms to believe they were in the middle of a real situation, it has emerged.

Boss fined after scaffold collapse

Thurs, 17 Nov 2011 12:23:00 GMT

The importance of liability insurance cover has been highlighted after a contractor was injured in a scaffold collapse and the firm was fined £5,000 as a result.

Boots sued over rolling pin injury

Thurs, 17 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Boots is facing legal action, as well as a public liability case after a toddler was injured when a rolling pin fell out of a store window and hit her on the head.

Man to claim after hotel steps fall

Tues, 15 Nov 2011 13:41:00 GMT

A hotel in Devon will be checking the fine print of its public liability insurance after news that a man who fell down steps at the property is preparing to make a compensation claim.

Grossman sauce botulism warning

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:28:00 GMT

A variety of Loyd Grossman sauce has been fully recalled from shop shelves as a result of concerns it could pose a botulism poisoning risk, raising a public liability issue.

Winter Risks For Small Businesses

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:50:00 GMT

What are the winter risks for small businesses and how can they prepare for them? Check out our quick guide and see how you can protect your business over winter.

How Much Capital Do I Need To Start Up My Own Business?

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:45:00 GMT

Find out how much start-up capital you need for a new business - small business advice from the experts.

Passenger weight helped landing

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:13:00 GMT

People travelling in an aeroplane which lost a wheel after it took off were asked to evenly distribute themselves around the aircraft to help the pilots bring it safely in to landand avoiding a public liability insurance case.

Halfords apologises to cyclist

Thurs, 10 Nov 2011 12:22:00 GMT

Halfords bosses might want to ensure all their branches have sufficient public liability insurance cover after a woman vowed to launch a compensation claim over a botched bicycle repair job.

Engineer hospitalised by gas leak

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:08:00 GMT

An engineer narrowly avoided death by carbon monoxide poisoning while investigating a suspected gas leak last year, highlighting the importance of taking out public liability insurance cover.

Man guilty of asbestos mishandling

Tues, 08 Nov 2011 12:06:00 GMT

A Birmingham handyman will be able to testify to the value of priced public liability insurance after he was prosecuted for spreading asbestos fibres while he carried refurbished a flat kitchen in Solihull.

Network Rail blamed for Grayrigg

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:34:00 GMT

The importance of public liability insurance has been highlighted again as the family of an elderly woman who died in the Grayrigg train crash blamed Network Rail, after it was ruled that badly maintained points caused the accident.

Woman hit in face by golf ball

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A woman who suffered serious injury when a stray golf ball hit her in the face has reportedly received compensation, following a public liability case.

Medicinal mouthwash recall issued

Thurs, 03 Nov 2011 12:21:00 GMT

Thousands of bottles of a medicinal mouthwash are being pulled from pharmacies, dental surgeries and hospitals over health fears, raising a possible public liability issue.

Director fined over roof death

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:45:00 GMT

A director of a roofing firm has been fined over the tragic death of a landlord who plunged through a fragile roof, calling into question the firm's public liability insurance.

Legionella risk after outbreak

Tues, 01 Nov 2011 14:07:00 GMT

Members of the public were exposed to the potentially fatal Legionella bacteria after a Merthyr Tydfil company failed to control the risk of its proliferation, highlighting the need for public liability insurance.

Motor Trade Insurance - A Quick Guide

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Find out more about motor trade insurance and how it could benefit you if you work for a dealership, MOT centre or simply work alone as a mechanic.

Hotel Insurance - A Quick Guide

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Find out more about why hotel insurance is essential cover - whether you own a boarding house or a 5* luxury hotel.

Fire safety breach lands £33k fine

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:58:00 GMT

A landlord who put the lives of his tenants at risk by breaching fire safety legislation has been ordered to pay more than 33000 pounds and highlighted the need for landlords insurance.

Gas fitter fined for law breaches

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:56:00 GMT

A 600 pound fine has been imposed on a Whitchurch gas fitter for carrying out work that he was not legally registered to do and calls into question whether he had appropriate gas fitters liability insurance.

Man trapped by heavy gate dies

Thurs, 27 Oct 2011 12:14:00 GMT

The need for public liability insurance has sadly once again been highlighted by the news that a man is thought to have died while trapped by a heavy gate.

Tree branch tears bus roof off

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:25:00 GMT

The roof of a bus was lopped off by the branch of a tree and ended up 100 yards down the road, leaving 18 people hurt, highlighting the importance of public liability insurance.

Polluted beck sparks investigation

Tues, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A potential public liability insurance case has been highlighted following news that the Environmental Agency (EA) has launched an investigation after Scarborough residents complained of feeling ill near a stream that was polluted following a chemical leak.

Man jailed for dangerous gas work

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:47:00 GMT

A man who falsely claimed to be a registered gas engineer has been jailed for endangering lives, including that of a baby, at two properties in Lancashire, calling into question his public liability insurance and whether or not he had any.

11 in hospital after acid spillage

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:43:00 GMT

The importance of public liability insurance has been highlighted after eleven people were taken to hospital after a nitric acid container overturned at a landfill site in Scotland.

25k fine after chemical accident

Thurs, 20 Oct 2011 10:47:00 GMT

A chemical manufacturer has been fined £25,000 after an accident at a Cheshire factory endangered workers' lives, calling into question their employers liability insurance.

Unregistered gas fitter faces fine

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:17:00 GMT

A south London gas fitter who carried out work without being legally registered has been fined £600, calling into question whether he had gas fitters insurance or not.

Swimming learner liability claim thrown out

Tues, 18 Oct 2011 12:19:00 GMT

A former swimming learner who nearly drowned in a lesson in July 2000 has had a claim for £3 million damages against Essex County Council thrown out.

Charges for small firms slammed

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:10:00 GMT

Charging small firms for faults found during inspections could be very damaging to them, particularly given the tough economic climate, a business group has warned.

Builder court rap over gas leak

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:35:00 GMT

A self employed Lockerbie builder has landed himself in hot water after carrying out an unsafe gas installation while not legally registered, potentially calling into question his gas fitters liability insurance.

SMEs unfairly sack employees

Thurs, 13 Oct 2011 12:21:00 GMT

Small businesses are creating a tribunal claims "time bomb" by unfairly dismissing workers, legal experts have warned.

Carbon monoxide deaths have trebled

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:55:00 GMT

The importance of public liability insurance was highlighted, following a new study that suggests more than three times as many people have died from carbon monoxide (CO) in the year to June this year than in the previous 12-month period.

Landlord fined over faulty boiler

Tues, 11 Oct 2011 12:30:00 GMT

A landlord has pleaded guilty to renting out his home without carrying out safety checks on the boiler for four years, highlighting the importance of landlords and public liability insurance.

Council pays £118k into OAP account

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:50:00 GMT

A pensioner in the North East saw her bank balance topped up with a payment of more than £100,000 last year, it has been revealed.

Pair fall ill at curry fundraiser

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:21:00 GMT

Two people have fallen ill trying to raise funds for a children's charity after entering a "world's hottest chilli" competition involving a "Kismot Killer" curry, highlighting the very real need for public liability insurance.

Firm fined for employee's fall

Thurs, 06 Oct 2011 15:44:00 GMT

Workplaces that fail to have sufficient safety measures in place can expect to make more use of their employers liability or public liability insurance than those that operate more safety-focused operations.

Firm fined for worker's crush death

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:36:00 GMT

A manufacturing company in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham has compromised it's employers' liability insurance after admitting to breaching the health and safety rules over a malfunctioning production line which led to the death of one of its workers.

Basing Your Business From Home - The Risks...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Find out more about the insurance risks associated with basing your business from home

Farm employees fingers severed

Tues, 04 Oct 2011 13:18:00 GMT

A Shropshire farmer might need to consider including employers liability as part of his farm insurance policy after he was fined following an accident at his farm last year in which a worker's thumb and fingers were cut off.

Director in court after wall death

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:46:00 GMT

A charge of gross negligence manslaughter is due to be issued to a company director, as a result of the death of a three-year-old girl in July 2008, highlighting the need for public liability insurance.

Firms face fines after castle death

Fri, 30 Sept 2011 12:50:00 GMT

The directors of Sudeley Castle Ltd and Zomar marquee company have been fined, after a breach of health and safety regulations led to a workman's death.

Building firm fined over accident

Thurs, 29 Sept 2011 11:37:00 GMT

A 6000 pound fine has been imposed on a construction firm after a sub-contractor was badly injured at a building site, calling into question the firms builders liability insurance.

Top Five Landlord Rent Scams Uncovered - Tennants Beware

Wed, 28 Sept 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Shelter research finds that Their research showed that 1 in 50 have been ripped off by a landlord

Firm fined over asbestos failings

Wed, 28 Sept 2011 14:21:00 GMT

A fine has been issued to a demolition contractor, after it was found to have exposed its employees to asbestos fibres.

Worker killed at Jaguar factory

Tues, 27 Sept 2011 12:30:00 GMT

An employee has died following an incident at the Jaguar Land Rover plant in Merseyside, compromising the firm's employers liability insurance.

Pub couple fined over insurance

Mon, 26 Sept 2011 12:11:00 GMT

A Shropshire couple have been fined a total of £2,400 after failing to buy insurance to cover employees in their pub.

Workman fined over toddler's injury

Fri, 23 Sept 2011 11:36:00 GMT

A workman has been ordered to pay out more than £5,000 after a toddler was injured when part of a streetlight fell on her, calling into question his public liability insurance.

Totalscaff issued £20,000 fine

Thurs, 22 Sept 2011 12:59:00 GMT

A building firm has been fined £20,000 over the use of scaffolding that was not securely fastened.

health and safety: first-aid for business

Wed, 21 Sept 2011 12:30:00 GMT

Find out why first aid is so important to all types of business - whether based in an office or construction site.

Council fined over ceiling hoist

Wed, 21 Sept 2011 12:25:00 GMT

The importance of public liability insurance has been underpinned by a tragic case which has seen a council fined £100,000.

Roof firm 'disregarded safety risk'

Tues, 20 Sept 2011 13:55:00 GMT

A firm has been ordered to pay out more than £14,000 after two workers were found to be cleaning a roof without safety equipment.

Firm fined over roof safety breach

Mon, 19 Sept 2011 12:34:00 GMT

A roofing firm has been fined £5,000 after two employees were found to be working in dangerous conditions, calling into question the firm's employers liability insurance.

Mock trial warns of safety breaches

Fri, 16 Sept 2011 12:09:00 GMT

A mock trial will be staged to help construction bosses understand the risks of breaching health and safety regulations.

Why is Goods in Transit Insurance Vital for my Business

Fri, 16 Sept 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Find out why goods in transit insurance could be vital to your business

Van Insurance - what you need to consider

Fri, 16 Sept 2011 11:59:00 GMT

Find out what you need to consider when you're looking to buy van insurance

Directors ignored safety warnings

Thurs, 15 Sept 2011 08:49:00 GMT

A firm's employers liability insurance may have been called into question after fines totalling more than £1,000 were imposed on two directors who admitted ignoring warnings issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at their packaging plant firm.

Mushroom worker injured in machine

Wed, 14 Sept 2011 11:59:00 GMT

A worker at a mushroom farm suffered severe arm injuries when he was dragged into a specialist cleaning machine whose safety devices had been removed, a court has heard.

Asbestos spreads in housing complex

Tues, 13 Sept 2011 11:50:00 GMT

Asbestos was spread through a flat and the communal areas of a housing complex in Grantham after being disturbed by builders.

Employee hurt in drill accident

Mon, 12 Sept 2011 11:39:00 GMT

Bad instructions by a site manager on the use of a heavy-duty core drill left a 32-year-old worker with a broken arm and cuts to his head, Huddersfield Magistrates' Court has heard.

Worker trapped in machine dies

Fri, 09 Sept 2011 13:27:00 GMT

A manufacturing firm has been handed a £200,000 fine after one of its employees died when he became trapped in a machine at a factory in Berkshire.

Asbestos removal leads to fines

Thurs, 08 Sept 2011 12:04:00 GMT

A council and building firm are both counting the cost of employing unsafe practices in the workplace after they were fined for spreading asbestos during a bathroom renovation.

Firm guilty over scaffold collapse

Wed, 07 Sept 2011 11:36:00 GMT

A scaffolding firm has pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety laws after a fake floor it constructed at a wedding collapsed with 150 guests on it.

Pair suffer burns after flash fire

Tues, 06 Sept 2011 11:39:00 GMT

The necessity of employer liability insurance has been highlighted after two workers at an electrical contractor company suffered facial burns in a flash fire at a ferry terminal in Liverpool.

Fears raised over dust in workplace

Mon, 05 Sept 2011 12:22:00 GMT

Union chiefs have drawn attention to the high levels of dust in the workplace, which they say are responsible for thousands of deaths every year.

Firms fined over work site safety

Fri, 02 Sept 2011 11:58:00 GMT

Poor health and safety standards on a south-west London building site have resulted in a fine for two companies working in the area.

Unregistered gas engineer fined £4k

Thurs, 01 Sept 2011 12:58:00 GMT

A gas engineer has been fined £4,000 after he illegally carried out work at a property in the West Midlands.

Work death cases could speed up

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:13:00 GMT

Prosecutions following the death of workers could be speeded up thanks to proposed changed to the Work Related Deaths Protocol, set to be unveiled in October.

Suspended sentence for contractor

Tues, 30 Aug 2011 12:06:00 GMT

A roofing contractor has been given a suspended prison sentence over the death of a man who fell through a garage roof near Chelmsford.

Guilty pleas over bakery death

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:45:00 GMT

A north London wholesaler and its manager have pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches after a worker fell from a stepladder and suffered fatal injuries.

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Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT

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HSE prosecutes Fertiliser Solutions

Thurs, 25 Aug 2011 12:14:00 GMT

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has successfully prosecuted a fertiliser company in north-east England for failing to ensure the safety of one of its staff members.

Man spared jail after shop death

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT

The importance of public liability insurance was highlighted after the owner of a south London takeaway received a suspended prison sentence after a 16-year-old girl died in his shop.

IOSH issues refurbishment advice

Tues, 23 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT

A spate of incidents involving high-profile retailers falling foul of refurbishment safety guidelines has led to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) sounding a timely warning.

Small businesses keen to recruit

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Many small firms are interested in increasing their staff numbers but are struggling to locate the right workers for the job, a study has suggested.

Worker dies in forklift accident

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A fine of £100,000 has been issued to a Livingston business, following an incident which saw a worker killed by a poorly loaded forklift truck.

Fine issued after saw accident

Thurs, 18 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT

A fine has been issued to a timber firm in Lincolnshire, following an incident involving a circular saw which caused a worker to suffer a permanent hand injury.

Unsafe roof work leads to fine

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:20:00 GMT

A fine has been issued to a roofing company, following an incident which saw two of its staff carry out work on a roof with no safety measures in place.

Man died doing unsafe roof work

Tues, 16 Aug 2011 14:41:00 GMT

A now-defunct satellite TV firm has been fined just £1 for safety failures which led to one of its staff being killed at work.

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Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:53:00 GMT

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Asbestos risk for ex-hospital staff

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:48:00 GMT

A west Wales hospital may have its liability insurance compromised after it was revealed that there is a possibility staff members could have been exposed to asbestos while working there.

Firms fined for asbestos failings

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:07:00 GMT

A Birmingham court has handed out three fines after asbestos fibres were released during an office refurbishment.

MPs discuss uninsured riot victims

Thurs, 11 Aug 2011 11:59:00 GMT

Compensation for firms that were not covered by small business insurance targeted during the recent disturbances across England will be discussed by MPs on Thursday.

Growing Worry for Shop Owners Following London Riots

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:45 GMT

It's feared that UK-wide rioting could lead to an increasing pressure on shop owners in affected areas, especially since they could be facing huge costs should their stores get pillaged by rioters.

Worker's wrist injury prompts fine

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:30:00 GMT

The need for employers' liability insurance has been highlighted once again by the revelation that a Newport metal roofing company has been prosecuted after a worker severely injured one of his wrists.

Gas fitter gets £30,000 safety bill

Tues, 09 Aug 2011 12:34:00 GMT

The importance of taking out public liability insurance has been highlighted by the case of a gas fitter handed a £30,000 bill for health and safety breaches.