<?xml version="1.0" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>EEF : Intelligence Briefing</title><link>http://www.eef.org.uk</link><copyright>© EEF, the manufacturers organisation</copyright><description>EEF</description><managingEditor>ptrueman@eef.org.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>webmaster@eef.org.uk</webMaster><category>engineering</category><category>manufacturing</category><category>EEF</category><category>business</category><ttl>60</ttl><generator>EEF RSS feed generator 1.0</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:56:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 22 July 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-22-July-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE 
EEF meets Employment Minister ahead of launch of major new report on workplace flexibility | Business and Enterprise Minister pressed on energy and regulation, Red tape challenge: don’t forget to have your say on regulation | Industrial Emissions Directive | EEF in the news | The week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-22-July-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 15 July 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-15-July-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE 
Enter our Awards | Energy and climate change lobbying intensifies | Shadow Business Secretary hears the business concerns of members | Better regulation | EEF Chief Economist briefs Bank of England | Weekly Focus – The Red Tape Challenge | In the news | Week in Review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-15-July-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 8 July 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-8-July-2011.htm</guid><description>
		Minister supports EEF push on apprenticeships | Parliamentary committee criticises government approach to green taxation | EEF/UK Steel outlines problems with EU Emissions Trading Scheme | Carbon Reduction Commitment simplification proposals released | EEF in the news | The week in review | The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-8-July-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 1 July 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-1-July-2011.htm</guid><description>
		Climate Change minister pressed on regulatory burdens | EEF urges minister to deliver electricity market reforms that benefit consumers as well as investors | Talking finance issues at European-level | Mixed reception to CRC changes | Weekly focus – Latest on State Pension Reform | In the news | Week in review | The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-1-July-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 24 June 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-24-June-2011.htm</guid><description>
		Significant progress on health &amp;amp; safety directive | Members contribute to EEF's response to greenhouse gas reporting consultation | DECC officials lobbied by EEF on climate change policy | Bribery Act comes in to force on 1 July | Weekly focus: Round two of the Government's Growth Review | EEF in the news | The week in review | The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-24-June-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 17 June 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-17-June-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Government launches consultations on R&amp;amp;D tax credit and patent box - EEF and members lobby Government on Water White Paper - Roundtable on trade and investment with Lord Green - Think tank launches challenge to Government’s climate change policy - EEF attends Business Finance round table - Weekly focus – Waste review lacks teeth - In the news - Week in review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-17-June-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 10 June 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-10-June-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Apprenticeships: Building Skills for Business - EEF explore pensions reform with influential Minister - Talking carbon targets with the Trade Unions - EEF works with Defra on greenhouse gas reporting policy - Weekly focus – outlook for manufacturing remains positive - In the news - Week in Review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-10-June-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 3 June 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-3-June-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Members meet with DCLG to discuss ‘localism’ reforms - Invitation to EEF and UKTI export events - In the news - Weekly focus - Week in Review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-3-June-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 27 May 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 11:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-27-May-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Minister pressed on compensation culture - BIS lobbied on WEEE - EEF in the news - Weekly focus - invitation to focus groups on mandatory greenhouse gas reporting - Week in review - Week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-27-May-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 20 May 2011</title><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 10:28:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-20-May-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Government signs up to 4th Carbon Budget - Business Growth Fund launched - Weekly focus – Government publishes ‘modern workplaces’ consultation - In the news - Week in review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-20-May-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 13 May 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 10:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---13-May-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - EEF gives evidence to House of Lords Select Committee - Minister pressed on Green jobs - Weekly Focus – is it time rethink the Renewables target? - In the News - Week in Review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---13-May-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 06 May 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 10:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-06-May-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Join us for EEF’s Brussels Delegation - EEF calls on the Environment Agency for longer term charging certainty - New guidance on Agency Workers Regulations - Weekly Focus - EEF/Westfield Health Sickness Absence Survey 2011 - EEF in the news - Week in review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-06-May-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 15 April 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-15-April-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Top accolades for EEF brand - Impact of Japan earthquake on supply chains - EEF urge caution on reforms to Local Government finance - EEF launches two new Twitter profiles - EEF, UK Steel and Energy Intensive Users lobby Committee on Climate Change - Weekly focus – support out Flexible Workplaces Campaign - In the news - Week in Review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-15-April-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 08 April 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-08-April-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Invitation for focus groups on the revised WEEE Directive - Major UK Banks Make Start on Better Bank-Business Relations - EEF Joins New MoD Forum on SMEs- In the News - Week in Review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-08-April-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 01 April 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-01-April-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Weekly Focus – EEF launches Flexible Workplaces Campaign and Modern Manufacturing Survey - Labour Party Policy Forum - Associate Parliamentary Manufacturing Group - EEF Submits Evidence in Security of Energy Supply Inquiry - All Go Again for ‘New CCA’ - In the News - Week in Review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-01-April-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing Budget Special</title><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-Budget-Special.htm</guid><description>
		 
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-Budget-Special.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 18 March 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-18-March-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Members outline manufacturing concerns to Deputy PM - Influential MP briefed on Climate Change issues - Pressure kept up on access to finance - Strengthening links with the Business Department - Why we need much more than the government’s Project Merlin - Potential savings for companies from resource efficiency - Weekly Focus - In the News - Week in Review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-18-March-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 11 March 2011</title><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:29:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing--11-March-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - EEF calls for better deal for consumers in electricity market reform - Treasury Minister pressed on carbon taxes - Challenging the Environment Agency on future performance - Government cannot take for granted manufacturers will invest - European Commission dithers over carbon plan - Weekly focus: Latest EEF Outlook survey sees output increase - EEF in the news - Week in review - Week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing--11-March-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 4 March 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-4-March-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Tax changes in the pipeline for manufacturers? - Talking to the Opposition and government on 'Green Growth' and green regulation - Weekly focus: Budget and Growth review - In the news - The week in review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-4-March-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 25 February 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-25-February-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Defra called upon to be more ambitious in its reform of waste policy - EA urged to set out business benefits of modern regulation - Weekly focus – Equality and transparency - In the news - Week in review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-25-February-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 18 February 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-18-February-2011.htm</guid><description>IN THIS ISSUE - EEF lobbies Treasury Minister ahead of Budget - Members hear from new Trade Minister - Government’s deregulation watchdog briefed - Weekly focus – access to finance - In the news - Week in review - The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-18-February-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 11 February 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-11-February-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - EEF meet with Economic Secretary to HM Treasury, Justine Greening - EEF pushes for tax policy to play a central part of Advanced Manufacturing Growth Review - EA says funding cuts won’t affect performance - In the news - Week in Review The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-11-February-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 4 February 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-4-February-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE - Members press Vince Cable on plan for growth - Minister supports celebration of manufacturing - Campaigning for competitive, low-carbon electricity markets - Weekly focus - In the news - Week in review - The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-4-February-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 28 January 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-28-January-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE EEF reinforces need for stable, demand-led skills system | Government move on tribunals is welcome, but there's a sting in the tail | Manufacturing skills summit sets out Government's commitment to supporting growth | In the news | Week in review | Week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-28-January-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 21 January 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-21-January-2011.htm</guid><description>IN THIS ISSUE - Terry Scuoler addresses key Conservative Party policy-makers - Talking environmental taxes with the Treasury - EEF meets with government officials responsible for drafting the Equality Duty - Weekly focus - In the news - Week in Review - The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-21-January-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Your EEF Intelligence Briefing - 14 January 2011</title><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:07:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Your-EEF-Intelligence-Briefing-14-January-2011.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE 
Default Retirement Age abolished | Economic Prospects 2011 | Interest Rates | Weekly Focus: Pensions Bill 2011 | In the news | Week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Your-EEF-Intelligence-Briefing-14-January-2011.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 17 December 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---17-December-2010.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE 
Pensions reform and sickness absence on the agenda with DWP mandarin | EEF responds to government’s energy reforms | Government set to outline more thinking on plan to abolish Default Retirement Age | In the news | Week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---17-December-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 10 December 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---10-December-2010.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE 
Energy Minister briefs EEF on new energy proposals | EEF helps to drive government’s Growth Review of Advanced Manufacturing | Members share forthright views on climate change policy | Successful rearguard action leads to commonsense delay on EMF | Tax Policy Committee presses government advisor on a simpler tax system | Weekly focus | Week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---10-December-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 3 December 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---3-December-2010.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE 
EEF quizzed by Select Committee | Secretary of State for Business briefs on Growth Review | Building links with the new Shadow Cabinet | Helping the Treasury understand the practical impact of tax changes | Update on EEF's lobbying on access to financeIn the news | Week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---3-December-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 26 November 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---26-November-2010.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE
Select Committee Chair Briefed | EEF discuss next steps on access to finance with BIS officials | EEF resists European Commission pressure on EMF Directive | Weekly focus/In the News Special: The Shape of British Industry | Week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---26-November-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 19 November 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---19-November-2010.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE
Terry Scouler meets Business Minister on Manufacturing Framework | EEF twitter debate on currency wars flags up risks for UK manufacturers | Help us capture the Spirit of Manufacturing | Weekly Focus - update on the Carbon Reduction Commitment | In the news | Week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---19-November-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 12 November 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---12-November-2010.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE
EEF hears from Minister on future of tax system | Key government official lobbied on equality law | IED receives seal of approval | Weekly focus: Accessing the Regional Growth Fund | In the news | Week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---12-November-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 5 November 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---5-November-2010.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE
Government SME measures good start, but more need on finance: EEF | Let us know your views on supply chain opportunities arising from the UK’s plans for infrastructure | Government must not repeat CRC mistake if it is serious about the low-carbon economy | Looking ahead to 2011 | In the news | Week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---5-November-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 29 October 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---29-October-2010.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE
EEF launches plan for growth | Members take their concerns to Brussels | Minister pressed on risk-based approach to tax | EEF calls on HM Treasury to improve stakeholder engagement | Weekly focus | Local Enterprise Partners and local economic growth | In the news | Week in Review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---29-October-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 22 October 2010 - CSR Special</title><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---22-October-2010---CSR-Special.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE
Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) Special | CSR in summary | CSR Press Coverage | Week in Review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---22-October-2010---CSR-Special.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 15 October 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---15-October-2010.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE
Success! | Help us lobby on new parental leave costs | Government supports EEF REACH campaign | In the news | Week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---15-October-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 8 October 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---8-October-2010.htm</guid><description>
		IN THIS ISSUE 
Round-up of EEF activity at Conservative Party Conference | Weekly focus – currency wars | In the news | Week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---8-October-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 01 October 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---01-October-2010.htm</guid><description>
		EEF at the Labour Party conference | Meeting with key government official on supporting manufacturing exports | Latest pay data from EEF and lobbying on the minimum wage | EEF in the news | Week in Review | The week ahead | Join us for EEF’s Annual Brussels Delegation | Join us for EEF’s Conservative Party Conference programme
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---01-October-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 24 September 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:09:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---24-September-2010.htm</guid><description>
		Making the manufacturing case to Liberal Democrat Ministers at Conference | EEF seek business continuity safeguards on REACH | EEF leads input into government’s plans for manufacturing | Join us for EEF’s Annual Brussels Delegation | EEF in the news | Week in Review | The week ahead | Join us for EEF’s political party conference programme
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---24-September-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 17 September 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---17-September-2010.htm</guid><description>Minister urged to adopt fresh approach to Climate Change Policy | EEF quizzed by MPs on Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) | EEF: Government should scrap the right to request training | Weekly focus: Regulation - time for change | EEF in the news | Week in review | The week ahead | Join us for EEF's political party conference programme</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---17-September-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 10 September 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---10-September-2010.htm</guid><description>Members debate future of pensions system with Minister | Latest EEF survey paints more positive picture for manufacturing | Join us for EEF's political party conference programme | Weekly focus: 100 days of the coalition - where is policy headed | EEF in the press | Week in review | The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---10-September-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 23 July 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:33:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-23-July-2010.htm</guid><description>
		Low carbon priorities discussed with government Ministers | Future Manufacturing Awards | EEF cautions DEFRA on its waste enforcement proposals | Clarification achieved on health and safety enforcement | EEF leads REACH sector action | Weekly focus - review of Pensions Auto-enrolment | In the news | Week in Review | The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-23-July-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 16 July 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-16-July-2010.htm</guid><description>
		EEF meets key Select Committee Chair | Working with Ministers and Shadow Ministers | Political Party Conference plans taking shape | Weekly Focus | In the news | Economic data review | The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-16-July-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 9 July 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-9-July-2010.htm</guid><description>
		Industrial Emissions Directive milestone agreement reached | Shadow Minister keen to maintain links with manufacturers | EEF turns up heat on REACH | Simplifying the climate change landscape – EEF responds to government consultation | In the news | Economic data review | The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-9-July-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 2 July 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-2-July-2010.htm</guid><description>
		Responding to the abolition of the RDAs | New MPs keen to engage with manufacturers | Business minister guest at EEF | Weekly Focus - update on employment law | In the news | Economic data review | The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-2-July-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 25 June 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-25-June-2010.htm</guid><description>
		EEF expert to play crucial role in pensions review |  Further Budget coverage | Case made to halt the flow of EU health and safety directives | Weekly Focus - simplifying climate change policy | In the news |  The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-25-June-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - Emergency Budget Special</title><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-Emergency-Budget-Special.htm</guid><description>
		Overview | Key measures | Budget round up | Outlook for public finances and the economy
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-Emergency-Budget-Special.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 18 June 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-18-June-2010.htm</guid><description>
		EEF lobbying leads to successful outcome on health and safety sanctions | Government's 'red tape' committee pressed on regulation | Weekly Focus - top 10 Budget predictions | In the news | Economic data review | The week ahead
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-18-June-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 11 June 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-11-June-2010.htm</guid><description>Build up to the Budget / Case made for flexible labour markets in Europe / EEF works to get government thinking again on red tape / Weekly Focus / In the news / Economic data review / The week ahead</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing-11-June-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item><item><title>Intelligence Briefing - 4 June 2010</title><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---4-June-2010.htm</guid><description>
		EEF's weekly briefing on the issues affecting manufacturers including our regular round up of how we are representing manufacturers and the latest economic indicators.
</description><link>http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/intelligence-briefing/briefings/Intelligence-Briefing---4-June-2010.htm</link><author>EEF</author></item></channel></rss>
