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The new duty to prevent sexual harassment – Getting it right

On 26th October 2024, the new pro-active duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace came into force. Employers are now under a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Octovision Media Ltd Joins Forces with CreoPlan Ltd as an Official Reseller Partner

The partnership of Octovision Media Ltd and Creoplan Ltd will drive innovation in Geospatial Intelligence.

CPTPP and Free Trade Agreements Support For Businesses

CPTPP and Free Trade Agreements Demystified Webinar

New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy

Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:

Saudi Arabia: SASO Regulatory Updates

The Winners of The World Design Awards 2024

Alessandro Caruso Architecture & Interiors Ltd (ACA) is pleased to announce that we have been awarded our third World Design Award (2024) for the design of Porritt Care Village in Ramsbottom.

Cool Heads Needed As Manufacturing Exporters Fear Tariff Impact

New research by the British Chambers of Commerce has uncovered the extent to which firms are worried about the impact of US tariffs on their operations.

Drax welcomes Government announcement on low-carbon energy generation

THE Government today announced that it has agreed heads of terms with Drax on a support mechanism for low-carbon dispatchable generation post-2027.  

Firms Face Increasing Cyber Security Risk

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning that businesses face increased cyber security risks without stronger engagement with government.

Cyclists set to support seafaring charity with biggest turnout yet for annual Bridge2Bridge ride

A biking business leader who cycled hundreds of miles and raised thousands of pounds from two charity rides is ready to take off the stabilisers and pass the project to the organisation it supports.

Ideal Heating strikes gold in national manufacturing awards

Ideal Heating’s commitment to employee wellbeing has been recognised in prestigious national awards.

New Year. New Office

Bridge McFarland LLP is delighted to announce that yesterday it opened a new branch office on the North Bank of the River Humber. The office located in the West Hull village of Anlaby will be the firm’s 7th office.

Hungary: Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) outbreak

Imports from Hungary into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) of certain sheep and goat commodities are suspended following an outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR)

Altrad completes the acquisition of Stork’s UK business.

Altrad is delighted to confirm it has completed the purchase of Stork TS Holdings Limited which holds the Stork UK group of companies.

Allenby Commercial embarks on construction of final phase at Priory Park

Work is under way and the first tenant secured for an industrial site in Hull which is the final piece of a development jigsaw dating back more than 30 years.