New research claims that the UK's pharmaceutical companies are implementing unethical marketing practices. The report, which was published in the PLOS Medicine journal, reveals that these unethical actions are taking place "on average more than once a week."
Experts are calling for the rules on laser eye surgery to be improved after an increasing number of patients are suffering from sub-standard care. The industry currently remains largely unregulated.
Only seven out of 19 countries situated in the EU currently have measures in place to regulate the act of lobbying, PR Week reports. The UK is one of these countries and was congratulated on its level of self-regulation among professional bodies.
A recent report from the Belfast Telegraph has revealed that the Department of Health is looking to introduce new standards to address the issue of isolation felt by residents of nursing homes in Northern Ireland.
When it received Royal Assent on 26 March, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act became one of the final Acts to be passed by the current government. It is soon to come into force across the UK and covers 11 areas affecting SMEs.
The British Standards Institute (BSI) is leading the way with the introduction of detailed environmental standards, including best practice guidelines on greenhouses gases and water footprints.
Over recent years we have seen an increase in the number of safety signs within the workplace. This has coincided with increased vigilance towards health, safety and accidents in the workplace overall.
George Osborne, in his recent budget statement said that the UK was “the comeback country” of the world. But, a decade on, how far have standards contributed to this economic revival?
With new Shared Parental Leave (SPL) regulations coming into effect in April, employers are being urged to take the necessary steps to ensure they are prepared. We have five tips to help you navigate the new law.
