Small businesses to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments. From: Department for Business and Trade, Blair McDougall MP and The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP Published: 24 March 2026 Small businesses will be paid on time – that’s the clear message from government today [24 March] as it cracks down on late payments, with the largest set of reforms in over a generation. The Small Business Commissioner will be […]
From: Building Safety Regulator Published: 8 April 2026 The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has introduced a comprehensive external remediation improvement plan. The plan is aimed at increasing the speed of essential higher-risk building (HRB) safety works across England. The improvement plan introduces several measures including: Addressing older and complex cases Around 40% of ongoing external […]
Here’s a look at our team at Essex Fire Protection Services carrying out a fire door inspection on site, a crucial step in keeping buildings safe and compliant. Fire doors aren’t just another fixture; they are designed to hold back fire and smoke, protecting escape routes and saving lives. But without regular inspections, even small […]
