Edinburgh University students vote for feminism
The University of Edinburgh students association has become the first in the UK to become “officially feminist”, after a motion to adopt the position was almost unanimously passed.
AGCO take legal action against UK Government
The Association of Golf Course Owners (AGCO) is set to take legal proceedings against the UK Government in relation to VAT in golf.
British Growers Association and Association of Labour Providers unite to tackle sector’s labour challenges
The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) and the British Growers Association (BGA) have formed an alliance to improve labour supply to UK horticulture.
FSB says firms are increasing wages for staff
Research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found that half (49%) of small businesses with employees on the National Minimum Wage have either increased wages in the last 12 months or are considering raising pay. The data shows less than a quarter (23%) of small firms have any staff on minimum wage, down from 27 per cent in 2012.
UK manufacturing output growth fastest in nearly 20 years
The UK’s manufacturing industry continued to grow in August 2013 as output and new orders in the sector rose at the fastest rate since 1994. August was the country’s fifth consecutive month of expansion, according to the Markit/CIPS Purchase Managing Index.
Women Driving Membership Growth
The doubling of membership by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, over the last ten years has been driven by women joining the organisation.
Commission to Investigate Association
The Charity Commission is to open a statutory inquiry into the Spiritualist Association of Great Britain (SAGB) regarding concerns over it’s property dealings.
Commonwealth Students’ Association launches recruitment drive
The Commonwealth Students’ Association (CSA) has launched its new website and membership recruitment drive.
Update on Holiday Pay and Sickness: “Right to Carry Forward” Limited to Four Weeks Per Year
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has handed down an important decision for UK employers, limiting the right of workers to carry forward holiday entitlement accrued during a period of long-term sickness absence.
How Patent Box legislation can help businesses
Corporation tax rates for large companies are coming down to match the 20 per cent rate for profits under £300,000. However, the new Patent Box legislation could allow your company to claim an even lower rate, 10 per cent, if those profits are generated from the use of patents.