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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.
New Law on Public Harassment: Why Reporting Is the Missing Link
Public harassment is finally being taken seriously in law. However, if incidents aren’t reported, nothing changes. imabi explores the gap between awareness and action suggesting ways of fixing it.
Age Assurance: What Ofcom and ICO’s Updated Guidance Means for Digital Safeguarding
New guidance from Ofcom and the ICO tightens expectations around age assurance. But the real challenge isn’t the policy itself but it’s the implementation. imabi explores what organisations must do now to protect children while maintaining trust and privacy.
A Long-Awaited VAWG Strategy: Turning Commitment into Meaningful Change
A new national strategy to tackle violence against women and girls has been announced but delivery will determine its impact. imabi examines what this means for prevention, reporting and community safety across the UK through its platforms: imabi Travel Guardian, imabi Connect, imabi Inspire, and imabi Pro.
Employment Rights Bill: What Business Groups Are Saying and Why It Matters for Workplace Safety
The Employment Rights Bill marks a major shift in workplace protections. imabi examines business group responses, what employers need to prepare for, and why strong reporting, culture and safeguarding systems, like imabi Pro, will be critical to success and ensuring compliance with Worker Protection Act.
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.
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.
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.