Government
BCC gives mixed review to new government's work on business
The government must do more for business if it is to be remembered as the administration which “turbo-charged great growth” the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said today.
BPIF stresses need for clarity in gender pay gap reports
The BPIF has expressed concern that published gender pay rates could be "misused and misinterpreted".
Government moves to close pay gap for women
The government is set to outline plans to force businesses with 250 or more employees to publish average salaries for their male and female employees.
Osborne's 'Emergency Budget' largely welcomed by print
Chancellor George Osborne has announced plans to introduce a national ‘living wage’ in his Emergency Budget speech earlier today (8 July).
Taskforce details £6m spend post Tullis Russell administration
The taskforce established by the Scottish government in the wake of the Tullis Russell Papermakers administration has agreed an action plan to spend the £6m pledged in state assistance.
Government approves print apprenticeship plan
The BPIF’s employer-led submission to develop new apprenticeship standards for the print industry has been successful.
Andesign secures government grant of over £120,000 to help grow business
Wide-format printer Andesign plans to recruit new staff, move to bigger premises and invest in new machinery after securing a government grant of over £120,000.
AB Group Packaging and PEFC encourage paper bag use
AB Group Packaging and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) are encouraging brand owners, retailers and consumers to use more paper bags as an alternative to plastic.
Government outlines proposals to tackle late payments to SMEs
Following a consultation with businesses, trade bodies and professional associations, the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) has set out proposals to help address the problem of late...
HH Global joins government export taskforce
HH Global has been appointed to a government taskforce of 100 SMEs from the creative industries to target £500m of overseas contracts in the next three years.