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Farm Fatality Leads to Manslaughter Conviction

Farm Fatality Leads to Manslaughter Conviction

30/03/2021

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has highlighted the dangers of poor electrical safety following the conviction of a farmer for gross negligence manslaughter at Warwick Crown Court in December 2020.  The warning comes after a woman died from electrocution while cooking food in a farm caravan.


Lockdown through the eyes of an Apprentice

Lockdown through the eyes of an Apprentice

29/03/2021

I joined Jacksons back in 2019 as an apprentice business administrator and I have been lucky enough to be offered the role of paralegal once my apprenticeship is complete.


From Apprentice to Finance Trainee – Tom Dorgan

From Apprentice to Finance Trainee – Tom Dorgan

22/03/2021

On the 30th March 2020, I wrote my 1st blog explaining why I decided to apply for an apprenticeship. Almost a year and a global pandemic later, I have completed my apprenticeship and have started level 3 in my AAT accountancy course.


Why doing an Apprenticeship is a great career choice.

Why doing an Apprenticeship is a great career choice.

15/03/2021

HR Manager, Zoe Tweddle is talking about why going down the apprenticeship route to kick start your career, may be the right path for you.
I just Googled ‘stigma around apprenticeships’ and had to stop reading because it hurt both my head and my heart.


Power up your team

Power up your team

08/03/2021

March is Mental Health Awareness month and we have invited mental fitness coach Polly Brennan, to write a blog on the subject.  Polly teaches strategies to strengthen mental health and well being.


Health, Safety and Environmental Law Post Brexit

Health, Safety and Environmental Law Post Brexit

01/03/2021

Whilst the UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020, the transition period resulted in very few practical changes last year.  With the transition period ending on the 31 December 2020, new rules governing the UK’s relationship with the EU took effect.


Starting a training contract during a pandemic

Starting a training contract during a pandemic

23/02/2021

Starting a new job, in these strange times, can seem a difficult and daunting prospect.


No Fault Divorce

No Fault Divorce

15/02/2021

After decades of deliberation by the courts and Parliament, 2021 is the year in which we are likely to see the implementation of ‘no-fault’ divorce.


Is it ok to not have a Will?

Is it ok to not have a Will?

08/02/2021

Whilst far from the most joyous of topics to be discussed, I always come across various situations that highlight the importance of having made a Will.


Insurance under the spotlight

Insurance under the spotlight

03/02/2021

Business has been interrupted by the lockdown and the pandemic, with some businesses being forced to close for many months. This has thrown a spotlight on the insurance industry and in particular business interruption cover.


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