George Osborne, in his recent budget statement said that the UK was “the comeback country” of the world. But, a decade on, how far have standards contributed to this economic revival?
With new Shared Parental Leave (SPL) regulations coming into effect in April, employers are being urged to take the necessary steps to ensure they are prepared. We have five tips to help you navigate the new law.
A report has indicated that autonomous vehicles could be responsible for creating 320,000 jobs in the UK and predicted by 2030 every new car will have some connectivity capabilities.
Critics have hit out at the high-speed rail link but the Department for Transport continue to defend HS2 saying it will have a 'transformational effect' in the UK.
The majority of businesses recognise the importance of placing environmental management at the heart of their operations in the quest for sustainability. And plenty of businesses adopt ISO 14001 Environmental Management as a means of achieving this.
The fortunes of the UK's manufacturing industry have not always been a smooth ride over the years. Just as things are on the up, manufacturers have to scale back expectations for future growth, only to find out that things are picking up again. For that reason alone it is hard to maintain continuity.
Business growth is becoming stronger and the economy is on the up – two reasons why small and medium-sized exporters should be feeling more confident about distributing their products and services overseas.
Businesses in the UK employing in excess of 250 staff members are now required to publish the difference in average pay between male and female employees, it is reported on legal news website Out-Law.
A campaign has been launched to 'challenge the increasing demonisation of diesel' vehicles. Led by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the campaign is focused on endorsing the Euro-6 emission standards.
