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MTA REACTION TO PRE-BUDGET REPORT
"MTA cautiously welcomed the Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report in the House of Commons and believe it contained much to absorb. There were a number of measures announced which could be of help to British manufacturers, especially in the SME sector. "
"Areas such as the extension of the threshold for 40% capital allowances, the broadening of the R&D tax credits, and the extension of employer training pilots stood out immediately. The removal or reform of 147 business regulations was also welcomed. Howeve
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MEP CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY OVER PORT FUNDING
Acall for greater transparency over state funding of European ports has been made by MEP Geoffrey Van Orden.
"Speaking to Haven Gateway shipping industry representatives during a lunch held at Hintlesham Hall, Suffolk, Mr Van Orden highlighted the issue of state ownership of European ports and state subsidies.<BR> While the UK ports industry is largely privatised and relies on private investment for vital developments, its continental competitors operate differently, mostly supported by state subsidies.<B
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SGS CELEBRATES 95% CONVERSION SUCCESS FOR QUALITY CLIENTS
"As the deadline approaches for converting to the new ISO 9001:2000 quality management system standard, SGS United Kingdom Ltd, part of the world's largest independent certification organisation, has reported a huge success in meeting its conversion targets. "
"A recent internal review indicates that the Swiss-owned company will have helped 95 per cent of its UK-based quality management clients convert to the new standard in time for the deadline.<BR> ""This is excellent news for our conv
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CBI THROWS DOWN GAUNTLET OVER &POUND;54BN INCREASE IN BUSINESS TAX BURDEN
The CBI have thrown down the gauntlet over a £54bn increase in the business tax burden as part of a bid to stop the government heaping more costs on companies.
"The CBI offensive comes in the form of a hard-hitting report on corporate taxes, which challenges the popular notion that the UK burden is lower than international competitors.<BR> The report is part of a concerted business campaign to change the strategic direction of government policy, which until now has focussed on raising company tax
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LARGEST EVER ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT EVENT IN THE UK DESIGNED TO HELP BUSINESS LEADERS
"Anumber of important changes in environmental legislation affecting UK businesses are now imminent, including the forthcoming WEEE Directive which deals with the end of life disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. "
"With the current trend very much towards increased regulation, senior business decision makers are confronted with a wide variety of environmental issues which have found their way onto the boardroom agenda. Whether or not your company is involved in manufacturing, topics includin
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CEOS GIVE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MIXED REVIEWS
"While CEOs agree a sharper focus on corporate governance is here to stay, less than a quarter (19%) strongly agree that it will lead to improved ethical corporate behaviour"
"High-profile cases of corporate wrongdoing and diminished reputations over the last two years have permanently changed the corporate world, according to an overwhelming majority of business leaders in Europe (81%), Asia (88%) and North America (78%). However, new corporate governance standards have yet to win the CEO vote of confi
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THE GOVERNMENT'S STRATEGY FOR MANUFACTURING
"Aanufacturing matters. It creates a fifth of our national output, employs four million people and produces the majority of our exports. The success of United Kingdom manufacturing is therefore crucial to our country's prosperity, now and in the future."
"The United Kingdom is part of the world's largest single market as well as being one of the world's most open trading nations. Our manufacturers face intense competition in every market, compounded within the euro zone by the persistent weakness of that
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A BESPOKE APPROACH TO REMEDIATION PROJECTS
"With the spiralling cost of land and the growing emphasis on the regeneration of run down inner city areas and derelict land, site rehabilitation and remediation projects have increased significantly in number and complexity. "
"Choosing the right supplier to undertake the necessary work and provide a cost effective solution can be a daunting task as can the selection of the best remediation technique to suit the nature of the contaminated site. Edmund Nuttall Ltd is one of the UK's leading civil engine
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WASTE TO ENERGY
Austrian Energy & Environment ag to supply <BR>the heart of the power plant in Niklasdorf in Austria
"In January 2004 the new RDF (refuse derived fuel) and sewage sludge fired power plant in Niklasdorf, Austria, will start its commercial operation - just in time for the new waste disposal legislation in the country. The plant is located on the site of the Brigl & Bergmeister paper mill and will replace the existing gas fired boiler. It is built and operated by ENAGES, a special-purpose company, ma
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BIOGAS TREND IN AGRICULTURE
The governments of many countries have already taken people's growing environmental awareness into account by introducing innovative new legislation for the promotion of renewable energy.
"Europe is once again paving the way in this field. There is particularly high demand for agricultural biogas plants, which produce biogas from fresh organic biomass such as barnyard manure and liquid manure. Biogas is a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide released during the anaerobic fermentation of organic materials. This h
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Supposedly the construction
materials of the future, composites are increasingly seen in
applications where optimum efficiency is paramount including
aircraft construction and renewable energy. As two research
examples show in this video, composites really are the future
for efficiency.
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