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Ill-fitting PPE is more than uncomfortable – it’s unsafe

For years, workers across several industries have relied on PPE which was never designed to fit them properly, putting both their comfort and their safety at risk. The CIOB’s #PPEThatFits campaign and a new British Standard are now driving a long-overdue shift towards inclusive protective equipment.

By CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) and #PPEThatFits campaign on 08 May 2026

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Employers have every reason to support older workers

Workers over the age of 50 comprise nearly one third of the entire UK workforce, and they’re essential to the economy. Employers therefore have an imperative to recruit – and retain – older workers.

By Tracy Riddell, Centre for Ageing Better on 07 May 2026

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Equality and inclusion at work: why we must keep pushing forward on disability inclusion

Businesses are increasingly striving to make workplaces and job roles fully inclusive for disabled workers, but in a time of great change it’s vital to remember the importance of reasonable adjustments at work as AI becomes more important in our workplaces.

By Diane Lightfoot, Business Disability Forum on 05 May 2026

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Charity urges legal sector to take “practical action” this Mental Health Awareness Week

As Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) approaches, legal mental health charity LawCare is urging legal professionals and firms to move past simple "awareness" and commit to practical, everyday actions to combat the industry's soaring rates of anxiety and burnout.

By Belinda Liversedge on 08 May 2026