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Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2026
Global Asbestos Awareness Week runs from 1 to 7 April, shining a spotlight on the ongoing risks of asbestos and the importance of safety. Although asbestos was banned in
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Save the Date: UKATA Asbestos Conference 2026 Announced
Following the resounding success of UKATACON 2025, UKATA is delighted to announce the dates and venue for its next landmark event. The UKATA Asbestos Conference 2026 (UKA
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UK Asbestos Conference 2026
UKATACON 2026 is back with an even more impressive line up of speakers and this year's edition will take place on 18th June 2026 at a brand new venue; The Crowne Plaza at
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UKATA Confirms Board Update
UKATA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellie Johns to its Board of Directors as a representative of the Non-Licensable sector and to confirm the appointment of A
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Two Companies and Site Manager Prosecuted Following Large Scale Asbestos Disturbance
Two Midlands companies and a site manager have been sentenced after a largescale asbestos disturbance and illegal clearance operation was carried out at a Cannock demolit
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UKATA Responds to Alleged CITB Test Centre Fraud
The integrity of health and safety training and certification is fundamental to protecting lives across the construction and asbestos sectors. UKATA takes any attempt to
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UKATA Proudly Supports Mesothelioma UK Ladies’ Lunch 2026
UKATA is proud to support the 2026 Ladies’ Lunch hosted by Mesothelioma UK. The event will take place on 20 March 2026 at the Manchester Marriot Victoria and Albert Hotel
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live, London 2026
The 2nd edition in 2026 of Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live takes place at Olympia London on 1–2 July, following the successful northern event in Manchester earlier this y
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UKATA Announces Partnership with Construction EXPO North 2026
UKATA is pleased to announce its partnership with Construction EXPO North 2026, a major new regional event dedicated to supporting the vibrant and fast growing constructi
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Hobbycraft Product Recall Following Asbestos Contamination
UKATA is aware of the recent product recall issued by Hobbycraft concerning a number of craft kits and sand-based products found to contain trace levels of asbestos in so
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