2011 News Archive
New High Value Manufacturing TIC announced
The Government underscored its commitment to world leading manufacturing in the UK today with the announcement of the country's first Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC).
New National Minimum Wage rates from 1 October
The Government has accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for this year’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates. The new rates will come into effect on 1 October 2011:
Government proposes radical reforms to parental leave and flexible working
The Government has launched a major consultation on plans to introduce a new system of flexible parental leave from 2015 as part of its plans to create a modern workplace for the modern economy.
Accelerating the shift to Low Carbon vehicles and fuels
MAS invites test centres and universities to promote their capabilities on a new searchable database of the UK’s public and privately owned testing facilities.
Environmental Management Support for Local Businesses
Resource Efficiency East is pleased to announce the re-launch of The EMS Club for 2011, to assist eligible small businesses who are looking to improve resource efficiency and develop an Environmental Management System (EMS).
Free Advice Achieves Growing Success For Companies Raising Finance
Companies in the East of England can access FREE advice from a highly credible team that has already helped businesses in the region raise over £4m at no cost to the companies.
