Today, the populations most heavily exposed to asbestos are those in construction trades. However, because asbestos can cling to clothes, someone in the construction trade could unknowingly take asbestos particles with them off-site.
May 10, 2023
Ransomware has been a key issue for UK business for several years now and we have seen the landscape change from high volume attacks asking for relatively small ransom demands to a strategy which has seen the number of demands plateauing, but the amounts being demanded from companies that have been successfully penetrated increasing dramatically.
May 09, 2023
SK Risk Solutions complements Stallard Kane’s Health and Safety, HR and Employment Law and Training services, offering a comprehensive solution to help keep every type of business safe and compliant.
May 08, 2023
You will recall last year our Prime Minister proclaimed a bank holiday in honour of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The bank holiday will fall on Monday 8th May 2023, following the Coronation on Saturday 6th May 2023. With the date fast approaching, we want to highlight whether you have to grant the additional bank holiday on Monday 8th May 2023 to your employees.
May 01, 2023
Corporation Tax for companies with profits of £250,000 or more increased from 19% to 25% on 6 April 2023. This means that the majority of businesses in the UK will see an increase in their costs.
April 21, 2023
When it comes to motor trade insurance, there are some key things that could affect policies. It is important to recognise and understand these if you are in this industry, to avoid being without important protection that you need. Here, we explore what these are.
April 06, 2023
It is safe to say the cyber market continues to evolve at a pace, maybe not the breakneck speed of previous years, but nevertheless as we start to move into the next stage of development, we will continue see more changes.
April 05, 2023
One challenge that can really bring a business to its knees is bad debt – when a company doesn’t get paid the money owed to them by another business.
April 04, 2023
Average rate increases for insurers broadly returned to single digit percentages in the latter half of 2022.
March 31, 2023
Are you looking for the right level of insurance coverage but don't want to spend too much time and effort on it? An insurance broker may help you find a better deal, navigate complicated coverage options, and give you peace of mind with impartial advice. Here are the top reasons why you should use an insurance broker for your insurance needs.
March 27, 2023
Ramadan is one of the most important religious celebrations in the UK with over 3.3 million Muslim citizens potentially observing strict rules. It is important for employers and managers to consider any possible impacts in the workplace.
March 22, 2023
Our sister company, Towergate Health & Protection, have noticed an increase in heart attack claims from a younger demographic than before. With official figures showing that excess deaths in the UK were 9% higher in 2022 than 2019¹, there’s never been a better time for you to start protecting the hearts of your workforce – even the young ones.
March 14, 2023