http://www.eef.org.uk© EEF, the manufacturers organisationEEFptrueman@eef.org.ukwebmaster@eef.org.ukengineeringmanufacturingEEFbusiness60EEF RSS feed generator 1.0Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:15:12 GMTWed, 01 Feb 2012 10:15:12 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-PMI-data.htm Commenting on today’s PMI data, Ms Lee Hopley, Chief Economist at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-PMI-data.htmEEFWed, 01 Feb 2012 09:33:17 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Defence-White-Paper.htm Commenting on today’s defence white paper and the implications for manufacturers, Steve Radley, Director of Policy at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Defence-White-Paper.htmEEFMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Economic-uncertainty-and-falling-confidence-hits-UK-Steel-output.htm Restocking and increase in prices point to more positive outlook for 2012 http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Economic-uncertainty-and-falling-confidence-hits-UK-Steel-output.htmEEFWed, 25 Jan 2012 10:07:19 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-GDP-data.htm Commenting, Chief Economist at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, Ms Lee Hopley said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-GDP-data.htmEEFMon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:04 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Executive-Pay-announcement.htm Commenting on the announcement on Executive Pay by the Business Secretary today, Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Executive-Pay-announcement.htmEEFMon, 23 Jan 2012 10:04:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Manufacturing-pay-failing-to-pose-significant-risk-to-growth-ahead-of-key-bargaining-round-begins-.htm Manufacturing pay settlements are continuing to remain at normal levels as the key bargaining period begins, with few companies seeing pay pressure as their most significant risk to growth according to the latest data from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and JAM Recruitment. http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Manufacturing-pay-failing-to-pose-significant-risk-to-growth-ahead-of-key-bargaining-round-begins-.htmEEFMon, 16 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Emerging-markets-override-domestic-worries-to-provide-foundation-of-manufacturing-growth-in-2012-–-E.htm Manufacturers continue to search for growth, but most to expect face external risks and challenges § Manufacturers share concerns about UK prospects in 2012 but are more optimistic about their own performance in the year ahead. § Weak domestic outlook leading companies to consider untapped and markets further afield for growth in sales of products and services. § Opportunities seen in changing consumer requirements and diversifying into new supply chain strategies. § Main risks to growth are external, with raw materials shortages topping the list of concerns for all sectors. § But actions being taken to mitigate risks sit alongside a continued focus on productivity and innovation.http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Emerging-markets-override-domestic-worries-to-provide-foundation-of-manufacturing-growth-in-2012-–-E.htmEEFThu, 12 Jan 2012 12:13:29 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-MPC-decision.htmhttp://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-MPC-decision.htmEEFThu, 12 Jan 2012 11:01:24 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-IoP-data.htmhttp://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-IoP-data.htmEEFMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Industry-calls-for-more-ambitious-Waste-Strategy-as-resource-shortages-threaten-.htm Out of date legislation, limited access to waste facilities and looming resource crunch requires more radical approach from government http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Industry-calls-for-more-ambitious-Waste-Strategy-as-resource-shortages-threaten-.htmEEFThu, 05 Jan 2012 13:35:54 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-welcomes-plans-to-tackle-compensation-culture.htm Commenting on the announcement today by the Prime Minister of plans to tackle some areas of health & safety red tape and compensation culture Steve Radley, Director of Policy at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-welcomes-plans-to-tackle-compensation-culture.htmEEFTue, 03 Jan 2012 09:58:07 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-January-2012-PMI-figures.htmhttp://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-January-2012-PMI-figures.htmEEFMon, 19 Dec 2011 16:56:42 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Banking-Reform-statement.htm Commenting on the Government’s statement on Bank reform, Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Banking-Reform-statement.htmEEFMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-launches-National-Conference-on-global-competitiveness.htm Senior Business leaders and politicians will gather at the EEF National Manufacturing Conference and Manufacturers’ dinner on Tuesday 6 March 2012 to explore global competitiveness and urge government to use its spring Budget to spur industrial-led growth. http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-launches-National-Conference-on-global-competitiveness.htmEEFThu, 15 Dec 2011 13:39:04 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Electricity-Market-Reform-announcement.htm Commenting on today’s announcement on Electricity Market Reform, Steve Radley, Director of Policy at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Electricity-Market-Reform-announcement.htmEEFWed, 14 Dec 2011 10:55:30 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-welcomes-Manufacturing-Foresight-Project.htm Commenting on the announcement of a new Foresight project investigating the future of manufacturing out to 2050, Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-welcomes-Manufacturing-Foresight-Project.htmEEFTue, 13 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Industry-calls-for-decarbonisation-target-at-centre-of-Energy-and-Climate-Change-Policy.htm New approach to policy must be simpler, send clearer signals and pay greater heed to competitiveness says EEF http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Industry-calls-for-decarbonisation-target-at-centre-of-Energy-and-Climate-Change-Policy.htmEEFThu, 08 Dec 2011 11:57:42 GMT/NR/exeres/DDCC0288-2268-4EEB-89FE-A1ADF19390DD.htm Commenting on today’s decision by the Monetary Policy Committee, Ms Lee Hopley, Chief Economist at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/NR/exeres/DDCC0288-2268-4EEB-89FE-A1ADF19390DD.htmEEFWed, 07 Dec 2011 10:03:28 GMT/NR/exeres/EC2BC89E-234D-4EE8-805B-44638E329AAB.htm Commenting on today’s data, Ms Lee Hopley, Chief Economist at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/NR/exeres/EC2BC89E-234D-4EE8-805B-44638E329AAB.htmEEFMon, 05 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEFBDO-survey-shows-manufacturing-slowing.htm Growth still positive though forecasts for 2012 downgraded http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEFBDO-survey-shows-manufacturing-slowing.htmEEFThu, 01 Dec 2011 16:41:41 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Govt-Carbon-Plan.htm Commenting on the government’s response to the Committee on Climate Change recommendations on the Fourth Carbon Budget, EEF Head of Climate and Environment, Gareth Stace, said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Govt-Carbon-Plan.htmEEFThu, 01 Dec 2011 09:57:01 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-December-PMI.htm Commenting on today’s PMI numbers, EEF the manufacturers’ organisation Chief Economist, Ms Lee Hopley, said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-December-PMI.htmEEFTue, 29 Nov 2011 14:21:54 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Autumn-Statement.htm Commenting on today’s Autumn Statement, EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation Chief Executive, Terry Scuoler, said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Autumn-Statement.htmEEFMon, 28 Nov 2011 14:30:36 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-welcomes-Lofstedt-Review.htmCommenting, EEF Head of Health & Safety, Terry Woolmer, said:http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-welcomes-Lofstedt-Review.htmEEFMon, 28 Nov 2011 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Investment-headwinds-gather-pace-as-cost-and-availability-of-credit-deteriorate-.htm Autumn Statement must take steps to address short term funding gaps http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Investment-headwinds-gather-pace-as-cost-and-availability-of-credit-deteriorate-.htmEEFThu, 24 Nov 2011 10:41:39 GMT/NR/exeres/A7111ED6-51C6-4400-9E38-6A51B20FC846.htm Commenting on today’s revised GDP data, EEF Chief Economist Lee Hopley, said: http://www.eef.org.uk/NR/exeres/A7111ED6-51C6-4400-9E38-6A51B20FC846.htmEEFWed, 23 Nov 2011 14:04:10 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Annual-Energy-Statement---EEF-response.htm Annual Energy Statement reinforces need to protect Energy Intensive Sectors http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Annual-Energy-Statement---EEF-response.htmEEFWed, 23 Nov 2011 10:56:46 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Industry-welcomes-changes-to-Employment-Law.htm Proposals should give employers flexibility to manage change and create jobs http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Industry-welcomes-changes-to-Employment-Law.htmEEFMon, 21 Nov 2011 13:42:08 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Industry-welcomes-FrostBlack-Review-of-Sickness-Absence.htm Responding to the Review published today on Sickness Absence, Professor Sayeed Khan, Chief Medical Adviser at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Industry-welcomes-FrostBlack-Review-of-Sickness-Absence.htmEEFMon, 21 Nov 2011 10:16:55 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEFJAM-survey--Manufacturing-pay-remains-under-control-as-signs-point-to-key-January-bargaining-roun.htm Manufacturing pay settlements are continuing to remain at normal levels as signs point to another key bargaining round emerging at the start of next year according to the latest data from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and JAM Recruitment. http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEFJAM-survey--Manufacturing-pay-remains-under-control-as-signs-point-to-key-January-bargaining-roun.htmEEFThu, 17 Nov 2011 09:37:55 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-BBA-lending-data.htm Commenting, EEF Chief Economist, Ms Lee Hopley, said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-BBA-lending-data.htmEEFWed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:37 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-welcomes-boost-for-Apprenticeships.htm Commenting on today’s announcement of a boost for Apprenticeships, Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, who attended the summit with the Prime Minister said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-welcomes-boost-for-Apprenticeships.htmEEFMon, 14 Nov 2011 10:05:01 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-BoE-lending-data.htm Commenting, Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-BoE-lending-data.htmEEFThu, 10 Nov 2011 12:02:19 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-MPC-decision.htm Commenting on today’s MPC decision, Ms Lee Hopley, Chief Economist at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-MPC-decision.htmEEFTue, 08 Nov 2011 17:12:39 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Industry-criticises-Carbon-Reduction-Performance-League-Table.htm EEF, the manufacturers organization has criticised today’s publication of the first Performance League Table (PLT) for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. EEF has previously argued that since the revenue recycling element of the scheme was abandoned in last year's Spending Review the PLT is redundant as there is no incentive for companies to improve their energy efficiency. http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Industry-criticises-Carbon-Reduction-Performance-League-Table.htmEEFTue, 08 Nov 2011 10:39:26 GMT/NR/exeres/1AAD5A77-E8DB-4E1E-BA0C-38482E99957D.htm Commenting on today’s IoP data, Ms Lee Hopley, Chief Economist at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/NR/exeres/1AAD5A77-E8DB-4E1E-BA0C-38482E99957D.htmEEFTue, 08 Nov 2011 08:36:22 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Manufacturing-sector-calls-for-tax-reform-to-boost-RD-investment-and-jobs-in-the-UK.htm Driving economic growth through an internationally competitive R&D tax relief. ‘Above the line’ credit recommended to increase the impact on R&D investment decisions. Increased R&D investment, job creation and company profit outweighs net cost to Exchequer. http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Manufacturing-sector-calls-for-tax-reform-to-boost-RD-investment-and-jobs-in-the-UK.htmEEFTue, 01 Nov 2011 10:32:16 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-GDP-and-PMI-data.htm Commenting on today’s GDP figures and PMI data, EEF Chief Executive Terry Scuoler, said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-GDP-and-PMI-data.htmEEFMon, 31 Oct 2011 13:37:56 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Regional-Growth-Fund-announcement.htm Commenting on the Regional Growth Fund announcement today, Steve Radley, Director of Policy at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Regional-Growth-Fund-announcement.htmEEFMon, 31 Oct 2011 11:25:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-Comment-in-response-to-Ed-Millibands-remarks-on-business-taxation.htm Commenting on remarks by the Leader of the Opposition on the impact of changes to the way that the tax system treats capital investment Stephen Radley, Director of External Affairs and Policy said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-Comment-in-response-to-Ed-Millibands-remarks-on-business-taxation.htmEEFFri, 28 Oct 2011 08:11:35 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Climate-change-policy-making-UK-energy-prices-uncompetitive-.htm Energy Intensive package essential as unilateral UK measures set to have greater impact on prices than in Germany http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Climate-change-policy-making-UK-energy-prices-uncompetitive-.htmEEFTue, 25 Oct 2011 09:46:20 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Deputy-PM-speech-on-deregulation.htm Commenting on today’s speech by the Deputy Prime Minister on deregulation, Steve Radley, Director of Policy at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Deputy-PM-speech-on-deregulation.htmEEFFri, 21 Oct 2011 08:11:16 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-warns-on-dangers-of-HSE-proposals-for-cost-recovery.htm EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation has warned of the potential damage to relations between the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and companies from proposals to charge for the recovery of costs associated with breaches of health & safety. http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-warns-on-dangers-of-HSE-proposals-for-cost-recovery.htmEEFSun, 16 Oct 2011 23:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Autumn-Statement-must-address-growth-deficit-.htm Weaker growth now biggest threat to fiscal credibility http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/Autumn-Statement-must-address-growth-deficit-.htmEEFTue, 11 Oct 2011 10:40:40 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Workplace-Pension-Reform-consultation.htm Responding to the government’s consultation on Workplace Pension Reform which ends today, Stephen Radley, EEF Director of Policy said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Workplace-Pension-Reform-consultation.htmEEFTue, 11 Oct 2011 10:39:27 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-latest-IoP-data.htm Commenting on today’s data, Ms Lee Hopley, Chief Economist at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-latest-IoP-data.htmEEFTue, 11 Oct 2011 10:37:46 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Launch-of-Technology-Innovation-Centres-and-See-Inside-Manufacturing-campaign.htm Commenting on the announcement of new Technology and Innovation Centres by the Secretary of State for Business today, Steve Radley, Director of Policy at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-Launch-of-Technology-Innovation-Centres-and-See-Inside-Manufacturing-campaign.htmEEFMon, 10 Oct 2011 23:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Environmental-Audit-Committee-report-on-Carbon-Budgets.htm Commenting on the Environmental Audit Committee Report on the Carbon Budgets, the impact on manufacturing and government Climate Change Policy Steve Radley, Director of Policy at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Environmental-Audit-Committee-report-on-Carbon-Budgets.htmEEFThu, 06 Oct 2011 11:05:49 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-todays-MPC-decision.htmhttp://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-comment-on-todays-MPC-decision.htmEEFWed, 05 Oct 2011 14:59:17 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Prime-Ministers-speech.htm Commenting on today's speech by the Prime Minister, Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive of EEF, the manufacturers' organisation said: http://www.eef.org.uk/policy-media/releases/uk/2011/EEF-response-to-Prime-Ministers-speech.htmEEF