60% of employers report recruitment of engineering and technical staff with the right skills is the biggest anticipated barrier to achieving businesses objectives over the next three years, according to the IET's skills report.

Boris Johnson has unveiled a package of tax cuts for businesses as party leaders try to woo bosses ahead of the general election.

Jennifer Arcuri has hit out at Boris Johnson as she accused him of casting her aside "like a gremlin" following revelations about their relationship.

Emily Craven has been awarded the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2019, showing ‘enthusiasm, dedication, tenacity and integrity’ in going above and beyond to make a difference within her community.

Boris Johnson has vowed to slash business rates to boost “left behind” communities if the Conservatives win the December election.

A Labour government would guarantee free broadband for everyone in the UK, Jeremy Corbyn is to announce.

IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has responded to new research by Robert Half UK, warning that it shows the extent of business anxiety about the changes to IR35 due in April 2020.

The British Safety Council is alarmed to learn about the findings of a joint investigation by Unearthed and the Financial Times which revealed that the government is failing to meet legally binding EU environmental targets for cutting carbon emissions.

On Monday 11 November 2019 the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released the latest data on GDP for July to September 2019 suggesting that the UK economy avoided a recession.

A National Retrofit Strategy is needed to boost the domestic repair and maintenance sector in construction, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the construction ONS data published today which shows a 3% decline in private housing repair and maintenance.

IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has launched #5millionvotes, a manifesto for the 2019 General Election.

FMB's Programme for Government provides a blueprint of policies for whoever wins the General Election to support this key sector of the economy.    

The transformation of IKEA will bring a greater focus on affordability, convenience and being people and planet positive to create a new IKEA by 2021, says Peter Jelkeby, Country Retail Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA UK and Ireland.

A Labour goverment would give workers the opportunity to choose the working hours that best suit them, the party has announced.

The British Safety Council have commented on new Financial Times research which measured the air quality in the carriages of the London Underground, terming the findings "alarming".

House of Commons must lead by example in protecting staff wellbeing and ensuring a positive working environment. 

IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has raised concerns about the credibility of HMRC to oversee compliance with the changes to IR35 in the private sector after its latest tribunal defeat.

Support for the construction industry is unarguably a key topic for the General Election, requiring attention from parliamentarians and policymakers. This is the Chartered Institute of Building's manifesto for the 2019 General Election. 

The British Specialist Nutrition Association respond to an opinion article by Lord Aberdare, where he argues that more must be done to tackle malnutrition in the UK.

Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom has accused a major postal union of making a "politically calculated" bid to stop people voting in the general election.

Malnutrition in the UK is under-recognised and under-treated, we must identify and promote good nutrition as an integral part of all mainstream health and care pathways, writes Lord Aberdare. 

The British Safety Council welcomes the government’s efforts to encourage inclusion in the workplace, but there must be clarity for employers and employees as to what is expected.

Commenting on the UK Construction PMI data published today showing overall volumes of work in construction falling for the sixth consecutive month.

The Government is encouraging employers to think differently about disability, aiming to achieve inclusivity and equal opportunity for disabled people in the workplace, writes Therese Coffey MP.