Major sporting events don’t stop at the final whistle – and neither do their workplace impacts. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place across multiple time zones, many UK employers will need to manage late finishes, short-notice leave requests, sickness absence and potential conduct issues. Without clear expectations and a consistent approach, these challenges …

Constellation Cold Logistics has secured planning approval for its 100,000 ft2 plus cold store  at Park Lane Industrial Estate in Wolverhampton. Council planning committee members gave the application the go ahead at a planning meeting earlier this week. The new cold store totalling 108,900 ft2 sits alongside a 16,250 ft2 extension to its existing facility. …

As National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of safe material handling practices, the story of the first-ever Combilift C-Series demonstrates the lasting value of choosing the right tool for the job. Still in operation after 28 years at J.G. Kelly Supplies in Monaghan, Ireland, the original multi-directional forklift has helped transform the company’s handling …

New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules have been in force since April 2026, introducing important changes to how SSP is calculated, when it’s paid, and which workers are eligible. For employers, these reforms may already be affecting sickness absence procedures and record-keeping, contractual sick pay schemes, fit note processes, and how they manage short and …

This week, as the dairy industry marks World Milk Day on 1 June and National Cheese Day on 4 June, Ashford Port Health is highlighting the vital role Border Control Posts play in protecting the UK’s dairy sector, safeguarding British farmers and livestock, and ensuring consumers are protected from animal disease and food safety risks. …