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EEF comment on ONS Sickness Absence data

Commenting on today's figures on Sickness Absence from the ONS, EEF Head of Health & Safety Policy Steve Pointer, said: 23/02/2011

Steel production shows January bounceback

UK Steel production in January bounced back from the previous month as UK manufacturing continued to respond to increased demand. 21/02/2011

Industry welcomes sickness absence review but urges faster moves to delivery

Call for tax breaks for rehabilitation and faster access to NHS services 17/02/2011

No signs of pay escalation in manufacturing as caution outweighs wage demands – EEF survey

Pay settlements in manufacturing have continued to remain broadly stable through the busiest negotiation period of the year amidst continued caution amongst employers and employees, according to the latest figures from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. 16/02/2011

Industry calls for re-think on damaging Carbon Price proposals

Britain ’s manufacturers have called for a re-think of proposals for a Carbon Price Floor (CPF). This must be based on a full assessment of the damage to competitiveness, a proper regulatory impact assessment and a more co-ordinated approach to climate change policy. 16/02/2011

EEF Comment on Interest Rates

Commenting on the February decision by the Bank of England, EEF Chief Economist, Lee Hopley, said: 10/02/2011

Industry growing impatient as Bank lending targets don't go far enough

Key issues on access to finance still not addressed 09/02/2011

Industry welcomes boost for trade support

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation welcomed today’s trade White Paper and the boost it will provide to exporters, especially small and medium size companies. 09/02/2011

EEF Apprentice Awards celebrate National Apprentice Week

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation has marked the start of National Apprenticeship Week with two national Awards to demonstrate the outstanding contributions Apprentices make to manufacturing companies and, the high quality careers available. 07/02/2011

EEF comment on January PMI numbers

Commenting on today's PMI numbers, EEF Chief Economist, Ms Lee Hopley, said: 01/02/2011

    Trade Body of the Year, Public Affairs Awards 2011; Best Rebrand by Sector - manufacturing and Best Implementation of a Rebrand