Environment

Government promises extra funds for cash-strapped LEPs

Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) will benefit from 24m in government funding following concerns that lack of money has compromised their independence.

HSE cost recovery scheme comes into force today

A controversial new HSE cost recovery scheme that forces businesses to pay for health and safety inspections has come into action today (1 October).

Healeys targets enviro 'gold standard' after becoming carbon balanced

Healeys Print Group has become one of only a dozen Carbon Balanced Publication Printers in the UK after carbon offsetting its entire operation via the World Land Trust.

New employer PAYE pilot scheme 'on track'

The national pilot for a compulsory new Pay as You Earn (PAYE) reporting system for employers is proving a success, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

EU Ecolabel 'an opportunity for print'

A new European eco-standard could offer UK printers an opportunity to promote sustainable printed products.

Unite slams government employment law reform proposals

Proposals announced today by business minister Vince Cable, including a cut in the amount that employees can claim for unfair dismissal payouts, have been heavily criticised.

Arjowiggins to close Danish mill due to declining paper demand

Arjowiggins Graphic is to shut down its Dalum mill in Odense, Denmark, by the end of 2012.

BPIF dismisses hype of new 'fire-at-will' employment law

BPIF chief executive Kathy Woodward has described as "nonsensical" the notion that bosses would go around firing staff at will should the government's proposed changes to employment law go ahead.

UKAS accreditation for BPIF Colour Management Scheme certification body

The BPIF ISO12647-2 Colour Quality Management Scheme is the first of its kind in the world to have an independent certification body that has been accredited by UKAS.

Two Sides reveals speakers for autumn seminar

Two Sides has invited WWF pulp and paper strategy manager Emmanuelle Neyroumande to clear up the myths about paper sustainability at its seminar Promoting the Sustainability and Effectiveness of Print...