The EU’s new data protection reform was published on 4th May 2016. The new rules become applicable on 25th May 2018. Because of how the rules are set up, member states are not required to adopt local laws to incorporate the new data protection requirements into domestic legislation. The EU enacted these rules to create
Between 22nd March and 22nd May, there were three terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, which left 217 injured and 35 dead. These tragic events illustrate how terrorist attacks have changed in recent years. Modern tactics no longer involve coordinated attacks with bombs and sophisticated weapons to cause severe damage. Instead, tactics are more low-tech—often
The “it’ll never happen” attitude can be as dangerous as the elements which spark workplace fires. Without the awareness, care and attention of everyone at work, a fire can start and spread in the workplace. What’s more, ill-preparation can cost lives. Between 2013 and 2014, there were 22,200 fires reported in non-dwelling businesses, with commercial
Whether you have vast experience or a healthy start-up fund, there a few options in running a pub, but which is right for you? Despite figures from CAMRA showing that around 27 pubs are closing a week, there are over half a million pubs in the UK. The thirst is still there among the British
Here’s how retailers can handle the switch to new notes and coins without confusing customers. Last year saw the successful introduction of the new £5 note, as well as redesigned £1 coins. The move is part of a strategy to improve the UK’s counterfeit resilience, with the twelve sided coin and polymer notes designed to
Anxiety, depression and other mental health problems affect 1 in 6 employees, according to the Centre for Mental Health. In fact, mental health problems are the fourth most common reason for workplace absences and account for an average of 91 million working days lost each year. In addition, mental health problems cost the UK economy
Terrorism is the second largest threat perceived by UK organisations, according to recent research. Even though you cannot predict the unexpected, you can plan for it. One of the best precautionary measures that you can adopt is developing a business continuity plan. A business continuity plan provides you with thorough guidance on how to recover
The National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NACTSO) has recently published Crowded Places Guidance. The document contains “New and updated guidance intended to give protective security advice to those responsible for managing the security of crowded places” such as stadia & arenas, cinemas and theatres, major events and visitor attractions and can be downloaded for free Crowded
In January 2014, bar manager Paul Wilson, 38, suffered a fatal anaphylactic shock after eating a takeaway Tikka Masala curry. Restaurateur Mohammed Zaman, 52, was found guilty of manslaughter after it emerged his “cavalier attitude” meant he cut corners in his ingredients, using cheaper mixes containing peanuts. This is just one case of lethal additions
Google is in trouble with the EU which has imposed an enormous anti-trust fine. But what has brought this penalty about? Google has left consumers without a “genuine choice” in their shopping service, according to Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition commissioner. This is the conclusion drawn after seven years of investigation into the San-Francisco based
