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An updated guide to competition rules has now been issued to help managers, directors and their advisers to stay on the right side of the law. The latest guide from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), together with the Institute…

On July 8th the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, set out a “Plan for Jobs 2020” as the government response to the challenges posed by COVID-19. The Plan for Jobs contains a number of measures and incentives aimed at encouraging employers to…

Employers can now apply for incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice. Lots of organisations have already expressed an interest in this support, so please share our guidance with your members or networks to help them make the most of…

Homeowners and landlords can now see for themselves how the government’s new Green Homes Grant scheme can help make their homes warmer and more energy efficient. Business and Energy Secretary, Alok Sharma, has unveiled a new opportunity for consumers to…

The Railway Industry Association is looking to move into bigger, more modern offices in October this year, and have found an excellent option in the heart of Westminster (subject to completion of legals). We are looking for potential sub tenants…

The Stakeholder Engagement Team at the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy have asked for your assistance via the following open letter: “Dear Trade Association Forum Member As you may be aware, the Government is currently running a White…

The Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government has announced £20 million of new funding to help businesses across England get back on track. Small and medium sized businesses will have access to grants of between £1,000 – £5,000 to…

At the recent AGM held on 28th July, which was the first to be held in a virtual format, the membership voted to change the Memorandum and Articles of Association under a special resolution. This change facilitates the immediate introduction…

Phishing is when attackers attempt to trick users into doing ‘the wrong thing’, such as clicking a bad link that will download malware, or direct them to a dodgy website. This can be conducted via a text message, social media,…

The Queens Awards have announced that that the new refocused Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility) category of the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is now live. The Promoting Opportunity category recognises organisations that have supported people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds in…

With the UK leaving the EU in January, and the transition period after Brexit coming to an end this year, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) recognises the important role that organisations such as trade associations play…

The Chief Inspector invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s freight operations to submit evidence for his next inspection. Launching the ‘call for evidence’, the Independent Chief Inspector, David Bolt said: “I am about to begin an…