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Case remains for rates hold say manufacturers

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation has welcomed today’s decision to leave interest rates on hold, believing that the case for another rise has not been proven. 05/10/2006

EEF calls on DTI to recognise good employers in new paid leave regulations

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has today urged the government to recognise good employers already offering generous holiday packages by ensuring that no extra regulatory burdens are imposed on them by new proposals on holiday entitlement. 02/10/2006

No room for complacency on energy say manufacturers, despite improved outlook for supply

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has warned against complacency about the impact of high energy costs, on the back of a survey showing the impact of further substantial increases in the cost of gas and electricity over the last year. 25/09/2006

Pensions Reform crying out for simplification say manufacturers

Government proposals for reforming the UK’s pensions system must place greater emphasis on simplification if they are to address the UK’s pensions problems, according to Britain’s manufacturers. This should include automatically enrolling employees into the proposed new pensions saving scheme when they commence employment without any age or service criteria. 21/09/2006

EEF voted best business support organisation for fifth year running

EEF has been rated the top support organisation for manufacturing businesses in the UK for the fifth year running by The Manufacturer Magazine. 20/09/2006

EEF voted best Business Support organisation for fifth year running

EEF has been rated the top support organisation for manufacturing businesses in the UK for the fifth year running by The Manufacturer Magazine. 19/09/2006

EEF voted best business support organisation for fifth year running

EEF has been rated the top support organisation for manufacturing businesses in the UK for the fifth year running by The Manufacturer Magazine. 19/09/2006

EEF voted best Business Support Organisation for Fifith Year Runnin

EEF has been rated the top support organisation for manufacturing businesses in the UK for the fifth year running by The Manufacturer Magazine. 19/09/2006

Manufacturers call for pre-determined formula to set National Minimum Wage

Manufacturers need greater certainty about the future direct and indirect impacts of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) on their businesses. This can be achieved through the introduction of a pre-determined formula for calculating future increases, according to evidence submitted today to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation. 18/09/2006

Manufacturers call for shake up of skills system

Britain’s manufacturers have called for radical reform of the skills training system in the UK which, despite previous attempts at change, is still failing to address the UK’s skills gap. 08/09/2006

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