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Stay informed with a collection of short reads exploring the latest in safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing across communities, travel, education, and business.
From new laws and awareness campaigns to real stories and expert insights, our short reads keep you connected to what’s shaping safer, more inclusive environments across the UK.
When Protection Fails: What Police Safeguarding Gaps Mean for Everyone’s Safety
The latest inquiry reveals a shocking truth: many police forces still lack essential safeguarding policies, undermining trust and endangering victims. imabi examines the implications for community safety and calls for transparent, consistent protection across the UK.
McDonald’s Set to Strengthen Safeguarding Measures: What This Means for Workplace Safety
After serious allegations of sexual harassment across its UK workforce, McDonald’s is introducing stronger safeguarding measures. imabi examines what this means for staff safety, employer responsibilities, and the growing role of digital tools in preventing workplace abuse.
Church Safeguarding Failures Continue Raise Urgent Questions
Safeguarding scandals in UK churches have exposed major failings in oversight and protection. imabi examines what must change in faith communities and how reporting tools, transparency and independent accountability can rebuild trust and keep people safe.
If This Happens in the Military, It’s Happening in Your Workplace Too
A new Ministry of Defence survey reveals that 67% of women in the Armed Forces experienced sexualised behaviour in the past year, exposing cultural risks that echo across civilian workplaces. With most incidents happening at work and many women fearing nothing will change if they report it, the findings offer critical lessons for employers navigating the Worker Protection Act and building safer, more trustworthy reporting cultures.
When Schools Fail to Safeguard: Why Child Protection Needs Urgent Reform
Failing safeguarding in schools shakes public confidence and leaves children vulnerable. imabi explores why oversight, culture and digital reporting tools are essential and how communities can reclaim school safety.
When Public Safety Is Shaken: Lessons from the Cambridgeshire Train Stabbings
After the tragic train stabbings in Cambridgeshire, imabi explores how awareness, training, and technology can rebuild public confidence and strengthen community safety on public transport.
Grooming Gangs Scandal: Learning from Systemic Failures
Recent grooming gang revelations highlight failures that demand reform. imabi explores how prevention, training, and technology can rebuild trust and protect victims.
Police Misogyny And Racism: Rebuilding Trust in Policing
Public trust in policing is at a crossroads. Following renewed scrutiny of the Metropolitan Police, imabi explores how community partnerships, citizen reporting, and digital tools - aligned with the values of the Worker Protection Act - can help rebuild confidence, safety, and respect across the UK.
Modern Slavery & Exploitation: The Invisible Threat
Modern slavery isn’t distant - it’s right here. imabi explores how vigilance, business responsibility, and technology can expose exploitation and protect victims.
Safeguarding in Education: Updated Expectations
KCSIE 2025 updates bring new safeguarding responsibilities for schools. imabi outlines what’s changed and how digital tools like imabi Inspire can help educators respond effectively.
Youth Custody Concerns: Safeguarding at Risk
New figures reveal high levels of assaults and self-harm in youth custody, exposing gaps in safeguarding. imabi calls for stronger frameworks and proactive measures to protect vulnerable young people.
Plymouth Awarded Purple Flag for Night-Time Safety Excellence
Plymouth has earned the Purple Flag, the national award for safe and well-managed night-time environments. imabi highlights why this recognition matters and how communities benefit from safer, more vibrant nights out.
Online Safety Enforcement
Ofcom has announced tougher online safety rules, requiring platforms to strengthen age checks and reduce exposure to harmful content. These changes aim to protect children and young people while holding companies accountable. imabi explores what this means for families and why digital safeguarding is essential both online and offline.
Tesco Rolls Out Personal Safety App for 300,000 UK Workers
Tesco is rolling out personal safety pp to 300,000 UK workers, providing 24/7 personal safety support. imabi backs this move as a powerful example of proactive safeguarding in action with its own business solution imabi Pro.
Third of Parents Considering Home-Schooling Over School Safety Fears
A third of parents may turn to home-schooling due to school safety concerns. imabi calls for stronger safeguarding frameworks and highlights how technology like imabi Inspire and imabi Travel Guardian can give families greater reassurance.
Emergency Alerts Test
The UK Emergency Alerts test sends a loud siren and vibration to all mobile phones, even if on silent. Find out why it matters, what are the risks, how to prepare, and how the imabi Travel Guardian app helps you stay safe, informed, and connected during emergencies.
Failure to Prevent Fraud Law: A New Era for Business
The new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence marks a major shift in UK law. imabi outlines what businesses need to know and how to build stronger fraud prevention cultures.