After over 30 years of service, Steve Rice, Managing Director of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) will retire at the end of February 2020.

The next Government has a responsibility to rebuild confidence in the British economy by placing skills and training at the forefront of its agenda. The Chartered Management Institute is today calling on all political parties to address the skills gap in the UK economy - which will need 1.9 million new, effective managers by 2024, according to CMI research. 

Today, diversity and inclusion are issues discussed in many businesses at all levels, from the staff room to the boardroom, as  is the need to make a step change improvement to boot. 

On International Day of People with Disabilities, the Chartered Insurance Institute sets out how workplaces can be more inclusive. 

After a decade of Southeastern Highspeed rail, the service has become fundamental to Kent in powering the local economy, supporting jobs and shaping the community.

Jeremy Corbyn has accused five major firms including Amazon and Asda of having "exploited and dehumanised" their workers.

Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT comments on the recruitment and retention crisis following the publication of the Initital Training Census 2019/20 by the Department for Education. 

As OFTEC launches its strategy outlining how low carbon liquid fuels offer the best decarbonisation solution for oil heated homes, the trade association says it’s time for government to back this practical, cost-effective solution.

A mandatory licensing scheme for UK construction companies is needed to ensure quality in green construction projects, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

With the General Election campaign in full swing, Europe’s largest engineers’ body calls for the political parties to recognise and harness the importance of engineering and technology.

The National Federation of Builders urges all builders and contractors to consider such accreditations as required when tendering for new work - but to be aware that if they've heard about a deal that seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Tony Blair is urging people to vote tactically and prevent either Labour or the Conservatives getting a majority – saying they both “pose a risk it would be unwise for the country to take”.

Labour is set to announce a crackdown on the “tax and wage cheat” culture of multinational companies in a demonstration outside an Amazon depot today.

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to build 300,000 new homes each year in an attempt to end the "national housing crisis".

A Labour government would allow workers to go out on strike in sympathy with employees in other industries, John McDonnell has suggested.

Responsible Finance, the voice of the responsible finance industry, sets out their Manifesto for the 2019 General Election. 

Liz Truss, Bill Esterson and Ed Davey are among five speakers setting out what their parties will do for freelancers and small businesses at a hustings event on Monday 25th November.

The next government must collaborate with the private sector in order to deliver the homes that are needed, according to the Federation of Master Builders in response to the Labour Party's manifesto launched today.

A better offer for homeowners is needed if we are to reduce emissions from buildings by 2025, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the Liberal Democrats manifesto published today.

The NFB believes that without the necessary detail and industry input, the Labour Party’s commitment to introduce a crackdown on late payment will fall by the wayside. Too many solutions with only limited success have left the industry sceptical.

During Road Safety Week 2019, taking place 18-24 November, Mates in Mind are urging transport and logistic organisations to lead the way and prioritise the mental wellbeing of their workforces in light of the above-average suicide rate.

SMEs in all regions of the UK need access to finance so they can contribute to local regeneration, employment, innovation and social cohesion. By providing finance to underserved and excluded SMEs, responsible finance providers create a more inclusive financial services system and power the engine of the UK economy.

Ensuring that our principles are respected in the investments we fund with our savings is one of the battles of our generation, writes Maria Busca. 

Boris Johnson has abandoned plans for a further cut to corporation tax in a bid to raise more cash for the NHS.