European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the driving force of the European economy and have huge potential to contribute to its development.
New government action to create stronger, more integrated Britain
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today (14 March) set out an ambitious long-term plan of action create a stronger, more integrated Britain
How to build a successful customer self-service strategy
John McMahon, Product Director at IEG4, provides recommendations on how to build a successful customer self-service strategy
International trade changes needed to tackle agricultural challenges
A conference organised by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in Brussels, Belgium, on 8 March has discussed the current international agricultural trade rules and how to establish fairer international trade
Pharma industry responds to the Prime Minister’s latest Brexit speech
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) – representing global pharmaceutical businesses in the UK including GSK, AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Roche – has responded to Brexit speech by Prime Minister Theresa May
Number of children in workless households down over half a million
Number of workless households falls by 881,000 since 2010 and 53,000 on the year
New measures to boost cyber security in millions of internet-connected devices
Manufacturers of ‘smart’ devices will be expected to build-in tough new security measures that last the lifetime of the product
PIMFA comments on the UK’s future economic partnership with the European Union
PIMFA – the UK’s leading trade association for the personal investment management and financial advice sector - welcomes the Prime Minister’s clarification in her Mansion House speech on 2 March of key aspects of the Government’s aspirations for the post-Brexit UK/EU relationship
Global Shortage of hepatitis B vaccine caused by manufacturing process
Health professionals have warned that problems in the manufacturing process has caused a global shortage of the hepatitis B vaccine. Ordering restrictions will remain in place in order to prioritise vaccinations for those who need it most.
London housing group receives multimillion European funding
A London housing group has received European funding to share its knowledge and inspire more communities to become ethical housing developers
New funding will help speed up the delivery of new homes
Housing Minister has announced new funding to help speed up planning decisions and help deliver quality new homes
Homes England supports first custom build project in Shropshire
Home England has completed a deal to provide development finance to SME developed Czero Developments
£90 million to revolutionise tech in UK agriculture
Business Secretary Greg Clark, announced plans to invest £90 million into improving technology in UK agriculture at the National Farmers’ Union Conference (February 21st).
France to invest 700 million euros in blockchain and AI
France will invest 700 million euros in technologies including blockchain and AI to reduce government bureaucracy
Employment rate remains at near-record high
Figures show that employment rate remains at near-record high and that groups across society are accessing new job opportunities
Iceland closes gender pay gap with new law
Iceland has made it illegal to pay men more than women with the introduction of a new law enforcing equal pay
£260m deal signed to keep RAF giants flying
The Foreign Military Sale agreement will provide support for the RAF’s fleet of eight C-17A Globemaster III aircraft
South Gloucestershire and Civica Digital partner to drive digital agenda
New contract with Civica Digital will help boost customer satisfaction and future-proof the council
Electrical safety standards to be improved for private tenants
Recommended new safety measures to better protect private tenants have been published for consultation
£45 million funding boost to build thousands of new homes
UK projects will receive funding to support the construction of thousands of new homes on council-owned land