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
Don’t get too relaxed about your property this summer. Property issues never take a holiday, and summer can throw up its own set of problems for landlords. Ice, flooding and condensation are the bane of property owners in cold, wet weather, and in their absence, summer can seem like a doddle in property maintenance. Lockyers
The latest in a line of fatal crane accidents has resulted in unions urging the Government to review crane safety regulation. Anyone who has worked on a construction site understands the dangers posed by moving and lifting equipment. Cranes are heavy, mechanical and require diligent maintenance to remain safe, while even the best trained operators
Emotions can run high when it comes to house repairs – one of the main causes for dispute between tenants and landlords. It can be cause enough to move, with 89% of people questioned saying they would consider moving if they didn’t have a good relationship with their landlord. The survey, carried out by Lightbulbs
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
The age of your property and the way it was built can both make it more susceptible to damp. Not only can damp be unsightly and cause lingering odours, but left untreated can cause damage to your property interiors and your health. But before you rush to spend thousands on specialist help, take a look
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
Recent ransomware attacks on Danish transport company highlight prevalent cyber risks within the marine industry. The shipping industry is a prime target for cyber criminals, insurers have warned. June 2017 saw a division of Danish transport company A.P. Moller-Maersk hit by the Petya ransomware attack, which began in the Ukraine and impacted companies in dozens
On 14th June, the London Fire Brigade were called to put out a fire that had started in one of Grenfell Tower’s 127 flats. The fire then spread to the cladding panels on the building’s exterior. Despite the firefighters’ best efforts, 79 residents died in the fire. The tragic loss of life has far-reaching impacts
