ISO 9001:2015 won't replace the existing standard until later this year, but it is vital that businesses are prepared for the changes they will face when it does come into force.
Data from the financial information service provider, Markit/Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the UK manufacturing PMI stands at 51.9 – a “seven-month low” for the sector.
Businesses are under increasing pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate their water footprint. But what is a water footprint and what does this mean for businesses?
When the UK Bribery Act became law in July 2011, Nearly four years on, the Act has not led to any corporate prosecutions. However, research from EY Global fraud indicated that many CCOs still believe bribery to be widespread.
The updated BS 7543:2015 Guide to durability of buildings and building elements, products and components was published in April 2015 and offers guidance to users on durability and the predicted service life and design life of buildings and their parts.
New guidance has been released giving guidance on the use of safety nets in the construction industry, it is reported by industry directory The Construction Index. The guidance has been issued on behalf of contractors through the combined efforts of FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) and BCSA (British Constructional Steelwork Association).
Only seven out of 19 countries situated in the EU currently have measures in place to regulate the act of lobbying, PR Week reports. The UK is one of these countries and was congratulated on its level of self-regulation among professional bodies.
When it received Royal Assent on 26 March, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act became one of the final Acts to be passed by the current government. It is soon to come into force across the UK and covers 11 areas affecting SMEs.
The British Standards Institute (BSI) is leading the way with the introduction of detailed environmental standards, including best practice guidelines on greenhouses gases and water footprints.
