newsEEF launches manufacturing photography awards
The EEF has launched a competition to showcase manufacturing excellence and dispel outdated image..
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newsEEF commends interest rate freeze
EEF, the manufacturer’s organisation, has welcomed the decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep interest rates stable. The Bank has held rates at 0.5 per cent since March 2009.
newsCall for measured approach to air cargo security crisis
Industry organisations have called for a measured approach in response to the air security crisis and for the Government to avoid draconian security measures that could damage industry.
newsDrop 25% SME contract target says EEF
The manufacturer’s organisation EEF has called for the Government to drop its aspiration of granting SMEs 25% of Government contracts.
productThe new VisIR® range from Thermoteknix Systems
The new VisIR® range from Thermoteknix Systems Ltd has a camera to suit every budget and application with a wide choice of resolution and specification options.
productEEF acts to tackle issue of counterfeit PPE
EEF, the
manufacturers’
organisation, has
signed an agreement with Protec
Direct, supplier of PPE, to act as its
preferred supplier to member
companies to offer them discounts as
well as re-assurance against the danger
newsGDP falls but manufacturing output up
The manufacturing sector continued to provide a bright spot in the UK economy as the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics recorded a fall of half a per cent in GDP in the last quarter of 2010.
productConcern over proposals for more legislation
Britain’s manufacturers are urging the UK government to redouble efforts to build an alliance with other EU member states to reduce the burden of health & safety legislation and remove unnecessary bureaucracy.
newsSickness absence on the rise
Instances of sickness absence have increased, according to the Office of National Statistics, after falling as the recession bit last year.
newsEEF hails positive budget
The Chancellor has made a down payment on balanced growth says the EEF in response to the Budget statement.
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