16 October 2007

Management Training Survey

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Steel specifications: 12th edition

With dozens of new industry standards added, updated or withdrawn since the 11th edition in 2004, it's more essential than ever to have an up-to-date reference book with comprehensive details of current steel types and their properties.

Chancellor's statement adds little value to business

Today’s Pre-Budget Statement and Comprehensive Spending Review by the Chancellor provided little extra value to business over and above announcements already made according to EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation.

Spending Review and Pre-Budget statement must address tax and economic performance

This week's comprehensive spending review and pre-budget statement must signal an intent to reduce the business tax burden whilst, at the same time, renewing the drive to make public services more efficient and driving the productivity agenda according to Britain’s manufacturers.

Manufacturers welcome Sainsbury boost to science and innovation

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation has given a strong endorsement to the publication of the Sainsbury Review into science and innovation.

EEF West Midlands urges bank to cut rates if lending restrictions impact on business

EEF West Midlands supported today’s decision to leave interest rates on hold. However, they urged the Bank to act if the increased uncertainty caused by recent events in the financial markets results in tightening lending conditions.

EEF responds to Energy White Paper Consultation on Nuclear Power

EEF has sent a submission to government in response to its consultation entitled The Role of Nuclear Power in a Low Carbon UK Economy.

EEF responds to the government's consultation on the implementation of the Carbon Reduction Commitment

The Energy White Paper 2007 confirmed that government will introduce a mandatory auction-based emissions trading scheme targeting large non-energy intensive users in the private and public sectors, called the Carbon Reduction Commitment. EEF welcomed the opportunity to comment on the implementation of this scheme.

Environment Agency rules that virgin wood is not waste

The Environment Agency has announced that outputs from virgin timber processing is to be de-regulated. We explain what impact this has on producers of waste wood.

Recruitment of Apprentices 2008

EEF West Midlands is pleased to offer companies the opportunity to take advantage of our FREE Apprentice Recruitment Service. This includes an entry in the Engineering Apprenticeship Directory 2008 and on our website www.apprentices.co.uk

Building futures

An Event for Engineering and Construction Employers

Employer Training and the National Qualifications System

The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) is currently consulting companies on how they can bring employers' training into the qualifications and credit framework.