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Important changes to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (SBEE Act)

May 26, 2015

The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, or SBEE for short, was passed on the 26th of March 2015. The bill is aimed at small businesses and covers a lot of different areas including insolvency, disqualification, public procurement, finance and employment. It is intended to aid small business competition, improve access to finance and increase opportunity for growth as well as increasing liability for company directors.

Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association appoints new chairman

May 20, 2015

The Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association selected Elaine Mellotte, general manager of the Jurys Inn in Exeter to the role of chair.

Irish Road Haulage Association elects new president

May 13, 2015

Verona Murphy has been elected as President of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA), at the association’s recent AGM in the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan.Veronica Murphy thumb

CILIP Membership Survey Findings Published

May 8, 2015

Following the CILIP membership survey (held in 2014), further qualitative research has now been undertaken in respect of organisational membership.

New president at British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA)

May 1, 2015

Lucozade Ribena Suntory COO Peter Harding has been elected as the new president of the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA). His election at the association’s AGM follows his previous role as its VP.

Association of Women Travel Executives unveils new chair

April 24, 2015

Debbee Dale of Debbee Dale Development has been named as the new chair of the Association of Women Travel Executives. She steps up from the position of vice chairman, a role taken by Jayne Peirce of Jayne Peirce Recruitment Solutions.

Soil Association Certification announces new chief executive

April 22, 2015

Soil Association Certification, the UK’s largest organic certification body, has appointed Martin Sawyer as its new chief executive. Martin brings a strong background in the food industry and is well placed to lead Soil Association Certification through the next phase of its development. The organic market is in strong growth1, exceeding £1.86 billion in 2014 in the UK, and £46 billion in 2013 worldwide, so it’s an exciting time.

UK Freight Forwarder association strengthens team

April 20, 2015

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has engaged Paul Newman in a consultancy role for the trade association’s London East and South East region.

Solar Trade Association (STA) launches new trade body in Scotland

April 7, 2015

A number of leading members of the Solar Trade Association (STA), which speaks on behalf of the UK solar energy industry, have launched a new branch in Scotland.

Angus Tayside Association of Young Farmers Clubs’ hustings put focus on EU and CAP

April 7, 2015

Angus Tayside Association of Young Farmers Clubs did well last week to organise one of the first cross-party hustings of the general election campaign.