Tag: warnings
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Construction firm fined after ignoring deep excavation safety warnings
Greenlife Property Developments Ltd, of Gurnos Estate, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, Wales, was found guilty of breaching Section 33(1)(c) and two breaches of Section 33(1)(g) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It was fined £40,000 and ordered to pay £5,812.57 in costs at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on 20 January 2025.…
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Over 600,000 households to be forced onto smart meters amid energy warnings
A smart meter warning has been issued to over 600,000 households and businesses still relying on outdated Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters. With the system set to shut down permanently on 30 June 2025, those who fail to upgrade risk losing heating, hot water and access to cheaper off-peak rates. Ofgem, alongside energy suppliers British…