Essex company prosecuted after cleaning solvent fire put workers at risk
February 2019
Employees at an Essex company were placed at serious risk after a flammable cleaning solvent caught fire.
Late payers to be flagged up to businesses under new proposals
February 2019
The Small Business Commissioner, Paul Uppal, has recommended a new “traffic light” system that will warn smaller firms which businesses have a consistent record of late payment and those most likely to request longer payment terms.
Multimillion construction deal agreed for Tilbury2 port terminal
February 2019
The Secretary of State for Transport has approved a major £20million expansion of the Port of Tilbury.
Construction firms invited to tender for multi-million pound college expansion
January 2019
The search is on for contractors who wish to tender for a slice of a multi-million pound construction budget.
HSE prosecutes scaffolding firm after worker is left disabled following fall
January 2019
A scaffolding firm has been prosecuted for failing to protect one of its workers who sustained life changing injuries following a fall from height.
Another smash and grab as worker wrecks new hotel over pay dispute
January 2019
Another construction worker has made headlines after demolishing the front of a newly refurbished hotel, amidst claims that he has not been paid.
The gift of giving helps local charities this Christmas
December 2018
In the build up to Christmas the team at Palmers have been hard at work fundraising for local charities.
Engineering firm found guilty of failing to protect its workers
December 2018
An engineering firm has pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches after an employee suffered a serious head injury whilst assembling a steel frame.
Drainage suppliers provisionally found guilty of operating a cartel
December 2018
Two drainage product manufacturers, who were accused of price fixing, have admitted breaking competition laws following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA.)
‘Tis the season – come and join in our festive events
November 2018
The countdown to Christmas has already begun and we invite you to join us at one of our festive events.