2023 to 2024 felt like a year of conflict. From industrial disputes in the workplace to geopolitical unrest and the year of elections, few of us will have been unaffected. While some of these challenges are resolving, conflict continues to cause deep unease and worry for many. This is certainly true in workplaces where inflationary
The UK’s manufacturing sector has dropped out of the top ten world rankings, falling to twelfth according to the latest official figures available published by Make UK. The figures are contained in the latest annual ‘Manufacturing – The Facts’ which contains a wide variety of data about the contribution of manufacturing to the economy including
Workplace expert, Acas, has issued top tips today to help employers prepare for potential issues that could arise during the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris that start on Friday. Paris 2024 will take place between Friday 26 July and Sunday 11 August 2024. Acas advises employers and small businesses to have agreements in place that
The Manufacturing Technologies Association ( MTA ) is delighted to welcome the new government and its robust commitment to revitalising the UK’s manufacturing and technology sectors. For over a century, MTA has championed the cause of a comprehensive industrial strategy, and we are thrilled to see this vision finally being recognised and implemented by the
Following the new government’s first King’s Speech, Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director – Policy at Logistics UK commented, “The government has rightly put economic growth at the centre of its ambitions through its first King’s Speech, and our members will welcome the new legislation to accelerate the delivery of critical transport and energy grid infrastructure. With
Reflecting on what a new government may mean for transport priorities, Ben Foulser, UK Head of Future Mobility for KPMG, writes: After a short election period the wait is now over and we know who the governing party will be for the next term. This change represents a real inflexion point for transport policy, and
Run a Safe and Legal Operation with the Help of Logistics UK’s Transport Manager Conferences Logistics UK’s series of Transport Manager conferences returns this autumn with ten events taking place across the country providing transport operators with the latest compliance and legislation information. Now in its 24th year, the conferences are the industry’s leading events
Commenting on the speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Stephen Phipson , Chief Executive of Make UK, said: “Industry will welcome such a bold statement of intent which is a clear indication of a Government that has well and truly hit the ground running, especially in ensuring that key institutions are focused on promoting
The term foundation industries groups together glass, ceramics, cement, metal, paper and chemicals. As the name suggests, these materials are the pivotal foundation of a successful economy, and since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, they have enabled the UK to become a global leader in science, technology, and innovation. Jumping to the present day,
To realise fully the potential of Northern Ireland’s economy, business group Logistics UK is urging the Northern Ireland Executive to develop and deliver a NI-specific logistics strategy. In its new report “Logistics: underpinning Northern Ireland’s economy”, Logistics UK highlights the significance of the sector to the economy and identifies five key areas where it believes
