NEW research shows young Leave voters support stronger standards
Younger Leave voters strongly support increasing or keeping standards and [...]
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05, 2020
8
04, 2020
Covid-19: protecting those who protect us
At times like these we remember just how connected we all are - and how much we depend on one another. While different people are being affected in different ways by the Covid 19 crisis, we all have a stake in tackling it in the best way possible.
19
03, 2020
Paper: the 2011 Red Tape Challenge, outcomes and effectiveness
In April 2011, the Coalition government launched a crowdsourcing initiative, the ‘Red Tape Challenge’, which invited the public to identify regulations to be improved or removed. In this paper we explore the initiative's outcomes and effectiveness.
16
03, 2020
Op Ed: Behind the budget – are we about to witness a bonfire of social protections?
The Chancellor’s hastily re-written budget rightly placed the coronavirus front and centre, with 40% of the total spending package specifically targeted at measures to tackle it.
27
01, 2020
Op Ed: The weakening of food law enforcement
An estimated seven per cent of children in the UK have a food allergy. In the worst case scenario, an allergic reaction will kill. Now, new research from Unchecked.uk, published in The Times, has found that nearly one in five food samples contain a hidden allergen.
24
01, 2020
Press release: one in five food samples contain a hidden allergen
New research by Unchecked.uk and the Times has found that nearly one in five food samples in England, Wales and Scotland contains at least one undeclared allergen.
13
12, 2019
New role: Digital Communications Manager
Unchecked.uk is expanding! We’re looking for a digital communications professional to plan, develop and implement our digital campaigning and communications.
10
10, 2019
Press release: Fears over food hygiene as thousands of food businesses are left unchecked
Campaigners are warning of a “gaping hole” in the UK’s food safety regime, as new figures show that high numbers of food checks are missed each year.
8
10, 2019
Op Ed: Enforcement matters
The UK's enforcement gap: are business activities being left unchecked?
19
09, 2019
Op Ed: Thinking more deeply about enforcement
Good law sets expectations and standards. Health and safety law, built up over generations of struggle by trades unions, political reformers, scientists and others, is one of the cornerstones of a civilized society.