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Fire safety is an important compliance issue for all businesses - and the enforcement activity of fire brigades emphasises the point, as the following examples show: Directors Fined Two of the directors of a Newmarket furniture showroom company were convicted of twelve offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. The offences came to light when the fire brigade inspected the premises following a fire in October 2010.

It has been reported in the media that company bosses, including chief executives and managing directors, are increasingly committing fraud. According to a global survey from KPMG, board members at divisional, subsidiary and corporate level are currently committing 18% of fraud, up from 11% in 2007.

As the colder weather approaches with the possibility of snow and ice here are a few tips for remaining safe – whether as an individual at home or running a business. 1. Premises

A 23-year old employee was grievously injured by a computer controlled conveyor system for moving steel beams. He was looking into an outlet point to check on the work, when his clothing became caught in the machine and he was dragged between a moving measuring head and a wall to be crushed into a gap measuring just 125mm (a little under 5” – a little less than the width of a CD case).

The Bribery Act 2010 came into effect on the 1 July 2011 – it has come into effect following pressure on the UK Government from OECD countries (notably the USA). As with many laws passed in the UK it goes further than similar legislation in other countries and in totally prohibiting facilitation payments it goes further than US law. There are two areas – how it affects us; and how you may be affected.

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) have issued a warning to not be duped by firms charging to arrange government provided services where such services are either free or at relatively low cost direct from government.

A bride recently fleeced her employer (Pure AV of Leyland, Lancashire) of almost £170,000 but was caught after inviting her boss to her extravagant wedding.

The number of court cases brought by people who say they have been defamed online has apparently more than doubled in a year.

In view of the recent disturbances which have occurred across many of our cities, it is important that we and the police are notified immediately of any damage which has occurred whether it is believed to be insured or not, so that we can give you specific advice regarding the terms and conditions for recovering your loss, in view of the strict timescales applying to notification / making a claim.

Bridge Insurance Brokers Limited is delighted to offer bespoke insurance solutions to Landlord Associations and their members. Our scheme has continued to grow as our Clients in this sector benefit from the wide policy covers and competitive premiums offered.