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The new Steel Specifications provides an essential reference tool

When you specify steel, are you using the latest information on the properties required for your application? 23/01/2008

Manufacturing pay settlements steady through 2007

Manufacturing pay settlements have remained stable at a historically low level throughout 2007, with the 3 month average settlement only varying between 3.1% and 3.3% according to the latest data from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. 22/01/2008

EEF and Grant Thornton report shows manufacturing well placed to weather economic storms

UK manufacturing is well placed to weather potential economic storms this year according to a review of the sector’s performance published today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and Grant Thornton. 21/01/2008

Industry applauds victory for common sense on nuclear power

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation welcomed today’s announcement by government of the go-ahead for a new generation of nuclear power stations to help provide the UK with a secure and balanced energy portfolio. 11/01/2008

Bank misses chance for swift action at start of year

The Bank of England has missed an opportunity today to stamp its authority on the economy at the start of the year, amidst growing evidence of a more significant slowdown than expected in 2008 according to EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. 10/01/2008

EEF calls for further cut in rates

The Bank of England should cut interest rates again this week in the face of growing evidence that the UK economy faces the prospect of a more significant slowdown than expected according to EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. 07/01/2008

Corporation Tax must be cut as part of strategy to restore competitiveness say manufacturers

The headline rate of corporation tax must be cut to 25% by 2011 as part of a wide-ranging strategy to address the UK ’s rising tax burden, as well as the complexity of the current system, according to EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. 10/12/2007

Employment Bill will give boost to dispute resolution say manufacturers

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has welcomed today’s publication of the Employment Bill and its emphasis on a better way of solving disputes in the workplace. 07/12/2007

Industry welcomes pre-emptive move on rates

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation welcomed today’s cut in interest rates believing that the balance of evidence is moving increasingly to downside risks of a sharper economic slowdown. 06/12/2007

Manufacturers welcome lack of decision on working time and agency workers

Britain ’s manufacturers have today reacted with cautious relief after EU Employment Ministers failed to reach a deal on the review of the Working Time Directive and the Temporary Agency Workers Directive. 06/12/2007

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