Legislation update

Prior to the Christmas recess period, two significant pieces of legislation received Royal Assent. On 18 December, the long-awaited Mental Health Bill became law. The new Act is designed to modernise a framework that has been largely unchanged since the 1980s, with a...

Fire Safety Legislation Update

In August of this year the BSI defined what constitutes a responsible person when completing a fire risk assessment with their new standard, BS 8674.  This voluntary standard sets an expectation of knowledge and experience that you should hold to competently...

The Let’s Talk Energy Fund – now open!

The Ofgem approved scheme, operated by Charis and funded by UK energy suppliers provides energy-efficient appliances and support to eligible households who are struggling to pay their energy bills. Old cookers, fridges, freezers and washing machines are costly to run...