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HSE Fee for Intervention: £4.5 Million in Charges Across UK Construction Businesses in 2024/2025

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recovered £4.5 million through its Fee for Intervention (FFI) scheme in 2024/25, charging 5,143 businesses for health and safety breaches. With an av...
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recovered £4.5 million through its Fee for Intervention (FFI) scheme in 2024/25, charging 5,143 businesses for health and safety breaches. With an av...
 
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