productVisa levy proposed in Queen’s Speech punitive for employers says EEF
The Queen’s speech today outlined the Government’s forthcoming policies and proposed legislation.
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productSix in ten EEF members want the UK to remain in the EU
Independent new research, conducted by GfK on behalf of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, shows that over six in ten EEF members (61%) are in favour of the UK remaining in the EU, while almost a quarter (24%) say that their company is undecided or won’t be taking a stance[1]. Just 5% support a ‘Brexit’.
productUK manufacturers struggling to recruit skilled staff
Productivity and the UK’s ability to be a power player in the digital industrial revolution are at risk because the Government has failed to get to grips with the skills crunch affecting manufacturers, warns a report from EEF.
productThe die is cast – now let us pull together
Ahead of the referendum, our members – many of which are prolific exporters – were clear that they saw a stronger, brighter future if Britain remained in the EU. The country has collectively decided that it wants to leave the EU. It is not the result many businesses wanted, but it is the democratic will of our country and will quite rightly now be acted upon.
productUK economy predicted to slow by CIPS
The UK economy opened the third quarter on a weak footing according to the Purchasing Managers Index produced by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.
productSterling depreciation: not a win-win game
EEF explores economic and consumer confidence indicators in the wake of Brexit.
productWhat does Sterling’s depreciation actually mean for UK manufacturers?
Shortly after the EU referendum, Sterling depreciated sharply against major currencies reflecting markets’ uncertainties on the UK’s future relationship with the EU. EEF provides an analysis.
productSteamcrackers will be gradually restarted at BASF
Three killed in BASF chemical plant explosion in Germany.
productThe great repeal bill: how do we cut the cake when it comes to products and processes?
The Conservative party conference has provided a little clarity on what Brexit means for the swathe of environmental legislation originating from Brussels. We now know the grandly named ‘great reform bill’ will automatically transpose most of it onto the UK statute as we leave.
productPost Brexit knock starts to reverse says EEF
Britain’s manufacturers saw the delayed recovery finally arrive in the final quarter of 2016 with a much improved boost to output and orders, according to a major survey released today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and accountants and business advisory firm BDO.
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