New Guidelines set for Alcohol Consumption. Recommended Weekly Guidelines decrease for Men to 14 units of alcohol each week, the same level as for women. Guidelines for Pregnant Women updated to clarify that no level of alcohol is safe to drink in…
This guidance from HSE is mainly for employers and relevant self-employed people, however it can also be useful for those selecting PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and employees. The key messages are: It is essential that employers put in place…
Since MAS has been shut down, it has left many companies wondering where they can get funding for their business from. Recently we here at Assent have been looking into it in a bit more detail, see below for…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=12&entry=entry151214-153340 For two weeks, the leaders of almost 200 countries have been residing in Paris to take part in negotiations about climate change. Now, a deal has been struck which will see all countries…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: We have long recognised that People are the strength of our business and have build a great team of consultants and back office staff in-house, but working in collaboration with others from outside…
George Osbourne ends the Business Growth Service including MAS (Manufacturing Advisory Service). Existing funding commitments to be honoured as long as they are completed by 31 March 2016. BGS and MAS closed to new candidates from Monday 30th November 2015.…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: As the end of 2015 fast approaches, we look again at the Encryption debate. In light of terror organisations committing terrible acts in Europe and around the world, has the balance of Privacy…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A A bill that affects the privacy of every Internet user in the UK is currently going through parliament, considered necessary to protect the UK by some but an increase in state surveillance by…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A The Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) The Global Privacy Enforcement Network was established in 2007 to nurture cross-border collaboration among privacy authorities. Membership consists of the regulatory bodies of OECD countries including the…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A Many of us in the UK have experienced situations where government departments have failed to share data properly, causing unnecessary duplication, incorrect information being held or difficulties accessing required information. Last week minister…