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Now is the time for business to engage apprentices

March 20, 2015

Having been ignored for decades, apprenticeships are back for good. According to the government, ‘over 2.1m people have started apprenticeships this Parliament, with a six-fold increase in higher apprenticeships started since 2009-10’. The number is planned to increase and there’s an apprenticeship voucher scheme on the way, scheduled for roll-out in 2017. In yesterday’s Budget from Chancellor George Osborne, the apprentice wage went up by 57p an hour to £3.30 – equivalent to an annual salary increase of over £1,000 for a full time worker.

UK airport conference to unite trade associations

March 5, 2015

The first united UK aviation conference is to be held this autumn bringing together the sectors main trade associations.

Simon Powell appointed South-West representative of British Antique Dealers’ Association

March 2, 2015

Simon Powell has been appointed South-West regional representative for the British Antique Dealers’ Association.

Liverpool Commonwealth Association bids to boost trading links

February 25, 2015

The Liverpool Commonwealth Association will be officially launched next week in a bid to strengthen trading links between the city and UK Commonwealth countries.

UK vehicle manufacturer association makes call to “stop demonising diesel”

February 23, 2015

The UK Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is lobbying the UK government and local authorities to encourage adoption of new Euro IV diesel vehicles and improve air quality.

New president is elected by the North of Ireland Veterinary Association

February 16, 2015

At its recent Annual General Meeting, the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) elected Simon Doherty MRCVS as the new president for 2015-2016 after serving a year as junior vice president.

Alnwick biomass entrepreneur joins national trade association’s board

February 9, 2015

A Northumberland biomass entrepreneur has joined the board of his industry’s largest trade association.

BMF joins Trade Association Forum

February 3, 2015

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has joined the Trade Association Forum.

Renewable Energy Association expands focus

January 21, 2015

REA announces the official launch of UK Solar and its first storage representation body, UK Energy Storage.

Chairman of Resource Association resigns

January 15, 2015

The Resource Association, a U.K.-based trade association for the reprocessing and recycling industries and their supply chain, has announced that Jonathan Short has resigned as its chairman and board member.