The oil spill incident in Trinidad and Tobago, which occurred in early February, 2024 particularly affecting Tobago island’s coastline, has spurred a united effort by emergency responders, volunteers, and governmental authorities to contain the spill and lessen its ecological impact. Critical points include: 1. Detection and Immediate Action: Initially noticed by the Trinidad and Tobago […]
Air pollution transparency rules among EU laws to be scrapped by the UK The Crucial Role of Air Pollution Transparency Rules Air pollution is an invisible threat that silently jeopardizes our health and environment. To combat this pressing issue, the European Union (EU) has established air pollution transparency rules as part of its comprehensive environmental […]
The impact of cuckooing on social housing in the UK has become a growing concern in recent years. Cuckooing refers to criminals taking over the homes of vulnerable individuals to use them as a base for illegal activities such as drug dealing or human trafficking. Not only does it put vulnerable individuals at risk, but […]
Recently we explored food hygiene in the UK and the significance of having safe food. For our upcoming series we will talk about global food safety. Europe, although one of the smaller continents in the world, has a strict food hygiene and safety policy. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the agency of the […]
What is the Food Hygiene Delivery Model? Earlier this month the FSA developed a new modernised Food Hygiene Delivery Model (FHDM) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. With food hygiene and safety rapidly changing the new model will help to better protect consumers. By replacing the current system with a risk-based strategy approach, the suggested […]
Why Extra Environmental Health Resources are Vital for Food Safety: Unveiling the Hidden Dangers in Our Food System The safety of food served in restaurants, cafes, and other food establishments is essential to protecting public health. However, recent data shows that funding cuts to local authorities in the UK have resulted in a decline in […]
It’s a sad truth that some landlords use deceptive tactics to scam taxpayers out of millions of pounds. One of the ways they do this is by using ‘Ghost Tenants’. Ghost tenants refer to individuals who are listed on a lease agreement for a property but do not actually live there. Individuals could be either […]
Remote working or WFH (Working from Home) is now the norm for working in an office environment. We talked about the benefits of remote working last month and while flexible working can be attractive to employees there could pose issues later in the job. Reasons such as lack of socialising with colleagues, local companies suffering […]
What is the Food & Hygiene Rating System (FHRS)? It is a scheme operated by local authorities in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland and is run in partnership with the Food Standards Agency. As stated by the FSA, the purpose of the FHRS is… “to allow consumers to make informed decisions about the places they […]
The key to good health and sustainable life comes from consuming safe and nutritious food. Impacts of population growth, climate change, changing food systems and global food imports has made it difficult to create an environment with safe food consumption. “It is mindboggling what some food establishments think is acceptable in their kitchens.” ~ Ricky […]