Consultation on help for victims of road accidents abroad

The European Commission has launched a public consultation to help victims of cross-border traffic accidents, who may currently face difficulties because of varying time limits for claiming compensation for damage in case of an accident abroad in the EU. The consultation will run until 19th November. Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner said: “There […]

TUC expresses concerns over safety report

The TUC has welcomed the Löfstedt report’s conclusion that the UK’s health and safety laws ‘are broadly right’, but it has major concerns that the proposals to exempt some self-employed workers could have a devastating impact on their safety. The comments follow the Government’s announcement that it intends to begin a major cut back of […]