Brain injury charity backs new law passed in Jersey
A Preston charity is hoping a new law introduced in Jersey will make its way over to the mainland.
British Medical Association Becomes World’s First Health Organization to Divest From Fossil Fuels
As a result of its recent annual meeting, the British Medical Association will divest its fossil fuel investments. The vote makes the BMA the first health organization in the world to make such a decision. Divesting from fossil fuels not only makes sense, but it’s in vogue. Students are advocating for it, colleges are doing it, and now doctors are joining the party.
FSB uncovers a growing skills gap as small firms’ confidence hits an all-time high
The latest Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) Small Business Index shows a growing skills shortage in the workplace. Now identified as a significant barrier to growth for small firms, almost one third (29.9%) of those surveyed report skills shortages as hampering growth, with construction and computer services particularly hard hit.
New president for the British Metals Recycling Association
United Kingdom: Shane Mellor, managing director of Norwich-based Mellor Metals in the east of England, has been elected the new president of the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA). He takes over from former Sims Metal Management executive Graham Davy.
International Forecourt Standards Forum chooses CJ Association Management
The International Forecourt Standards Forum (IFSF) has appointed award winning association management company, CJ Association Management (CJAM), to provide a full suite of membership, management and administration services, becoming the latest international association to choose CJAM.
Local charities offered one day stall at Bath Christmas market
Organisers of the Bath Christmas Market are inviting local charities to apply to run the charity market stall for a day in the run-up to Christmas.
Charity Commission to probe business rate discount
Manchester-based Life Foundation Trust is under investigation over agreements to occupy vacant commercial premises, the commission said.
Tesco searches for charity partners for £1.8m bag levies
Tesco has launched its search for charities that will benefit from the £1.8m a year it expects to raise from carrier bag levies in Wales and Scotland.
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Industry associations head for IFB in Liverpool
Several UK meetings industry associations will participate in the 50-day International Festival for Business (IFB) this June and July in the North West, including at a joint industry networking reception at Liverpool’s Liver Building, 1 July, sponsored by the Concerto Group.