Business and Other Briefings
Newswire – CBI: The UK manufacturing sector should be at the forefront of the country’s economic development, the CBI said last week, when it published its Vision and Ambitions for UK Manufacturing, ahead of a ‘widely anticipated Government framework for the sector and review of advanced manufacturing’.
PwC: Business believes that adapting to climate change is no longer an issue for governments to resolve alone, and it they can play a valuable role in advising on what policies would encourage action by business, according to a new study by PwC.
Press release ~ Business leadership on climate change and adaptation (Summary) ~ Business leadership on climate change and adaptation (Full report)
WAG: A review of the Assembly Government’s rates relief scheme has concluded that this financial assistance is supporting the sustainability of small businesses in Wales in the current economic climate. Since the scheme began in 2008, small businesses in Wales have received more than £50m via the rate relief scheme.
Press release ~ WAG; Business Rates ~
MLA: Getting Down To Business highlights the many practical & surprising ways in which London’s businesses can profitably work with its museums, libraries and archives. Published by MLA in partnership with Sparknow, the new report is a collection of essays & experiences from the Knowledge Transfer Programme in London’s museums, libraries and archives.
The purpose of this Brief is to expose draft legislation which amends the option to tax anti-avoidance test for supplies of land and buildings, explain the changes and invite comments.
This Brief announces a 4 week consultation to consider proposals to simplify the 'change in use' provisions. Subject to the consultation, these changes will be implemented in early 2011.
