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ISO 27001 and the NHS Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Data Security
In a stark reminder of the growing cyber threat landscape, NHS Dumfries & Galloway  confirmed in April 2025  that it had suffered a...
Jul 103 min read
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Avonmouth Tragedy: How ISO 45001 Could Have Saved Lives
In December 2020 , an explosion at Wessex Water’s Avonmouth water recycling centre claimed the lives of four workers - Michael James...
Jun 265 min read
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Beat the Packaging Penalties with ISO 14001
In 2025, UK businesses producing or using packaging are grappling with a major shift in environmental regulation. The introduction of...
Jun 194 min read
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Could ISO 9001 Have Saved Pieminister and Lidl from Embarrassing Recalls?
In June 2025, two well-known UK food brands - Pieminister and Lidl - issued urgent product recalls that raised serious concerns about...
Jun 183 min read
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ISO 27001: The Shield Capita Didn’t Use
In April 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) concluded its investigation into the major cyberattack suffered by outsourcing...
Jun 113 min read
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Could ISO 45001 Have Saved BA £3.5m?
In May 2025 , British Airways (BA)  was handed a record £3.5 million fine  after two employees suffered serious injuries  in preventable...
Jun 84 min read
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Thames Water’s Costly Mistake: A Case for ISO 14001
In May 2025 , UK utility giant Thames Water  received a record-breaking £122.7 million fine  from regulator Ofwat - the largest...
May 304 min read
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ISO 9001: Your Best Defence Against Product Recalls
In 2025, a wave of high-profile product recalls  has gripped the UK retail landscape - disrupting supply chains, damaging consumer trust,...
May 214 min read
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ISO 27001 vs. Hackers: Lessons from Marks & Spencer
In April 2025 , British retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) Â fell victim to a major cyberattack that disrupted critical parts of its...
May 144 min read
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The Birmingham Site Tragedy: Lessons for Safety with ISO 45001
In September 2024, a construction project at the University of Birmingham  turned deadly when Igor Malka , a 62-year-old worker, fell...
May 84 min read
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The Walsall Spill: Why ISO 14001 Matters More Than Ever
In August 2024, a serious environmental incident unfolded in the West Midlands that caught national attention. An estimated 90 kilograms...
Apr 244 min read
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The Cost of Poor Quality: How ISO 9001 Could Have Helped Vistry Group
In late 2024, Vistry Group , one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, made headlines for the wrong reasons. The company issued a series of...
Apr 244 min read
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Defence Cybersecurity Under Pressure: Get the ISO 27001 relief
In April 2025, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed it had been the target of a significant cyberattack. The breach, which is...
Apr 233 min read
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How ISO 45001 Could Have Averted the Teesside Demolition Fatalities
In February 2024, a fatal accident during a demolition project in Teesside sent shockwaves through the UK construction and industrial...
Apr 103 min read
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How ISO 14001 Could Have Helped in the UK’s Latest Oil Spill
In March 2025, a major environmental disaster  struck off the east coast of England when the oil tanker Stena Immaculate  collided with...
Mar 204 min read
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What UK Businesses Can Learn from the Asda Listeria Crisis With ISO 9001
In early 2025, UK supermarket giant Asda  was forced to recall multiple batches of its own-brand Roast Chicken Breast Slices  due to...
Mar 204 min read
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How ISO 27001 Could Have Mitigated Recent UK Data Breaches
In recent months, the United Kingdom has witnessed several significant cybersecurity incidents, underscoring the critical need for robust...
Mar 124 min read
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The Critical Role of ISO 45001 in Preventing Fatal Accidents
In the period from April 2024 to March 2025, the United Kingdom witnessed a concerning rise in workplace fatalities, with 138 workers...
Mar 23 min read
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The Role of ISO 14001 in Mitigating the Impact of UK Floods
In early January 2025, the United Kingdom experienced severe flooding across regions including North West England and the East Midlands,...
Mar 23 min read
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How ISO 9001 Can Prevent Costly Recalls
In February 2025, Cheshire Farm  issued an urgent recall of its Biscoff Ice Cream  after it was discovered that the product contained...
Feb 274 min read
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