28 November 2007

Delay in the introduction of paid additional paternity leave

Companies Act 2006 table of commencement dates

The attached table is intended to provide guidance on the commencement timetable for the Companies Act 2006. View the commencement timetable and find out more at the Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform.

EEF welcomes Capital Gains Tax commitment but removal of uncertainty remains a priority

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation welcomed today’s commitment by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, to announce proposals on Capital Gains Tax before the christmas recess.

EEF to help government produce new manufacturing strategy

Business Secretary John Hutton called on UK manufacturers to respond positively to new opportunities created by emerging markets in the green economy.

Survey shows UK will remain primary location for high value manufacturing activity

A major survey has shown that high value manufacturing activity will continue to remain in the UK in five years time, confirming that the sector will still play a key role in a high value modern economy.

EEF welcomes renewed manufacturing strategy

Manufacturers welcomed today’s announcement of a renewed manufacturing strategy, along with the setting up of a new Ministerial Advisory Group.

Manufacturers welcome Climate Change Bill as long as business competitiveness safeguarded

Britain ’s manufacturers today gave their backing for the UK ’s Climate Change Bill, on the basis that progress to achieve targets for statutory reductions in emissions is regularly monitored to take into account changing circumstances and, to avoid leaving UK business disadvantaged internationally.

Advice on supporting employees who experience stress or mental health problems

We look at an updated guide for line managers, helping them to manage and support employees with mental health issues in the workplace.

Recruitment of Apprentices 2008 - Free Support

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