The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) plans to slash unannounced workplace inspections by up to a third.
Evidence has emerged that audits of entire sectors could be scrapped. The HSE told the BBC that no final decision was made.

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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) plans to slash unannounced workplace inspections by up to a third.
Evidence has emerged that audits of entire sectors could be scrapped. The HSE told the BBC that no final decision was made.
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