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Cyber Breach at London & Zurich: Why ISO 27001 is More Critical Than Ever
In June 2025, UK-based insurance and credit control specialists London & Zurich confirmed they were the target of a significant...
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Roof Collapse at House of Fraser: Why ISO 45001 is Essential for Public Safety
In July 2025, a dramatic roof collapse at a House of Fraser store in Guildford forced the evacuation of staff and customers and sparked...
Aug 25, 20253 min read


How ISO 14001 Could Have Averted United Utilities’ Environmental Failures
In April and May 2025, United Utilities , the UK’s largest listed water company, once again came under fire after significant volumes of...
Aug 21, 20254 min read


Tesco’s Metal Contamination Scare: How ISO 9001 Could Have Prevented a Food Safety Fail
In June 2025 , Tesco issued an urgent recall of its Tesco Greek Style Natural Yogurt (500g), with a use-by date of 12 July 2025 ,...
Aug 14, 20253 min read


A Cultural Catastrophe: How ISO 27001 Could Have Protected the British Library
In what’s been described as one of the most devastating cyberattacks on a UK public institution, the British Library suffered a...
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Another Fall, Another Warning: Let ISO 45001 Do Its Job
In April 2025, 70-year-old Thomas Eilbeck tragically lost his life after falling from height while carrying out cleaning work at a...
Aug 1, 20254 min read


How ISO 14001 Helps Businesses Prepare for Flooding Disasters
In early and mid-2025, the UK experienced some of its most damaging and disruptive flooding events in recent memory. Torrential...
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Delays, Disruption and Discontent: How ISO 9001 Can Put Quality Back on Track
In June 2025, Great Western Railway (GWR) experienced a major service disruption that left thousands of passengers stranded, frustrated,...
Jul 18, 20253 min read


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 10, 20253 min read


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 26, 20255 min read


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 19, 20254 min read


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 18, 20253 min read


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 11, 20253 min read


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 8, 20254 min read


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 30, 20254 min read


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 21, 20254 min read


ISO 27001 vs. Hackers: Lessons from Marks & Spencer
In April 2025 , British retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) fell victim to a major cyberattack that disrupted critical parts of its...
May 14, 20254 min read


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 8, 20254 min read


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 24, 20254 min read


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 24, 20254 min read
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