Sentient UK

An important update for duty holders.

From 1 April 2026, the Health and Safety Executive’s Fee for Intervention (FFI) hourly rate increased from £183 to £188.

While the uplift itself is modest, it is a timely reminder of the cost of falling short on health and safety compliance. Where the HSE identifies a material breach, it can recover the costs of its regulatory work including investigation, follow-up, correspondence and enforcement activity.

Our latest article explains, what has changed, what FFI covers, what this means for your business and how taking a proactive approach to health and safety can help reduce risk and avoid unnecessary cost.

Read the full article 👉 https://loom.ly/1qaiUcA

Stress can have one of the biggest impacts on staff and organisational producitivit in your business.

What's more, high levels of stress related incidents can flag issues in your organisational culture or workload and should be addressed to reduce the impact on your employees and your organisation.

Learn more and sign up for our webinar on 30th April 👇

https://loom.ly/7P9pus0

April brought a big wave of employment law changes — and for HR leaders, it’s not just a case of “noted and filed away”.

From Minimum Wage increases and day-one SSP changes, to family leave updates, holiday recordkeeping requirements and tougher redundancy penalties, there’s a lot for employers to keep pace with.
If you’re reviewing policies, payroll processes or wider people compliance, this is one worth a look.

We’ve pulled together a practical HR update on the key April 2026 changes employers need to know.

Read more here 👉 https://loom.ly/JFZn-SE

Wishing all our clients a safe, successful, and positive New Year. 🎉

Whether you're celebrating quietly or counting down in style — enjoy the evening, stay safe, and we look forward to supporting your people and your workplace in 2026.

Statutory sick pay and family leave pay will be rising in April 2026.

Our team outline the changes to keep you up to speed and ready for the updated rates 👇

https://loom.ly/13uXUqU

With the festive season in full swing, our team explain the Health & Safety and HR pitfalls that can befall your business over the Christmas period.

From dodgy decs to party faux pas, we cover the things to look out for to protect your business!

https://loom.ly/dio9kG8

In November following the Chancellor's Autumn budget, the national minimum wage and national living wages have both been increased.

Our team explain the changes 👇

https://loom.ly/ve8Y9Tg

Do you know what the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 means for your organisation? 📑

It brings welcome simplifications — like “reasonable and proportionate” data searches — but also new duties around complaint handling and stricter penalties.

Our team at have broken it all down in plain English so you can stay compliant and confident.

👉 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/Zg_BDPU

An East Yorkshire company has been prosecuted and fined more than half a million pounds after a fatal fall of night shift worker.

Our team investigate this HSE case study & explain what businesses can learn from this tragic incident:
https://loom.ly/ixLaC08

Do your employees use machinery or tools that are likely to involve significant or prolonged contact with vibrations? If so it's imperative that you protect your staff from Hand Arm Vibration.

Our team explain 👇
https://loom.ly/WnweyzM