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Business and Other Briefings (Archive)

Over 850,000 employers are benefitting from the Employment Allowance across the UK
CBI sees steady growth against choppier global outlook – (CBI: Our package of measures to build 'A better off Britain' ~ CAB: ‘Two in five’ parents say barriers to accessing childcare prevent them working extra hours)
CIPD: UK labour market strengthens, but pay rises remain subdued as 60 applicants chase every low-skilled job – (CIPD: Employment & wages edge up, but no prospect of a pre-Christmas pay bonanza as dozens continue to chase every role)
TWF: Labour market slack remains
Employers support in developing Scotland’s young workforce
UK and Mexico build GREAT business relationships
New plans to unlock manufacturing supply chain opportunity
Leading female entrepreneurs front government export drive, plus new guide for 1^st time exporters
UK government making it easier for Welsh SMEs to win more public sector contracts - 3 roundtable meetings
Young offenders given work experience by top businesses
MOD scientists provide open source software on Github - sharing code openly with industry, academia & individuals
LGA: Overhaul business rates to help small firms and save high streets
Funding for innovation in the marine & maritime industry: managing energy on ships & vessels
Germany and UK agree joint proposal for rules on preferential IP regimes
Chief Secretary to the Treasury on the UK's oil & gas industry – (Skilling up shale: First national UK onshore oil & gas college announced)
Only 1 in every 40 new jobs since the recession is for a full-time employee, says TUC
PM announces new 24 hour visa service aimed to attract more investment in Britain
CAB: Sustained wage rises needed as ‘extremely encouraging’ jobs figures published
Enterprise zones pass 12,000 jobs mark
UK is the best place to do business in offshore wind sector
Welsh National Procurement Awards 2015 launched
Scots firms value young people
Deputy PM celebrates number of apprentices doubling and launches one-stop job shops for 16-18s
Revenue & Customs Brief 39 (2014): VAT - liability catering & other services linked to education
Welsh Secretary chairs Economic Advisory Board to get to grips with the issues facing businesses in Wales

The Golden Thread: A study of the contribution of the project profession to the UK’s economy