| 01/09/2010 |
| British companies doing business in China will be helped by a new agreement between the two nations on copyright. |
| Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox today signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on copyright with Liu Binjie, Minister of the National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China. |
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| 23/08/2010 |
| Growth of South West economy strongest in three months |
| July data signalled marked growth of the South West private sector economy. The headline seasonally adjusted Business Activity Index (which measures the combined output of the region's manufacturing and service sectors)posted 54.5, up slightly from 54.3 in June, and above that reported for the UK as a whole for the first time in nine months. |
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| 18/08/2010 |
| Chain Networking Opportunity |
| The CHAnnel Innovation Network (CHAIN) aims to facilitate networking and collaboration between highly innovative companies in the Solent area (Isle of Wight/Portsmouth), Devon and Cornwall, Normandy (France) and Brittany (France). |
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| 17/08/2010 |
| European funding for outsourcing of R&D announced |
| Small businesses can benefit from the provision of €110m of European funding to help complement their core research capability via the European Commission’s ‘Research for SME’s programme’. |
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| 04/08/2010 |
| Government invites your views on tax policies |
| The Government wants to make the tax system simpler and is inviting businesses, tax professionals and other interested parties to put forward their views. |
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| 28/07/2010 |
| Revised rules for employment businesses and agencies |
| From 1 October 2010, the rules in relation to up-front fees, cooling-off periods and information provision for work-seekers will change. |
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| 21/07/2010 |
| Balance between cuts and growth must be struck for sustainable economic future |
| A plan to foster growth and lock in the recovery will be published today by the Business Secretary Vince Cable when he appears for the first time at the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee. |
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| 13/07/2010 |
| Climate Change Minister sets out vision for local energy economies |
| Climate Change Minister Greg Barker is today [12 July] launching the first stage of the Government’s plans to help communities become more self-sufficient in the way they use heat and power. |
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| 24/06/2010 |
| New Capital Gains Tax changes hit Wills and Trusts, warns Plymouth Solicitors Gill Akaster |
| The Capital Gains Tax (CGT) increase announced in this week’s budget will mean people administering the estates of the deceased could feel the full brunt of the rise as gains made will be at risk of exposure to the new higher rate, warns Jonathan Hall of Gill Akaster. |
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| 22/06/2010 |
| Government sets new Low Pay Commission remit |
| The Government has today written to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) setting out the remit for their 2011 Report. |
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| 21/06/2010 |
| Additional paternity leave – questions and answers |
| Members can log in to the Member Extranet from our home page to a view a series of questions and answers about Additional Paternity Leave (APL). |
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| 08/06/2010 |
| Update to Tier 2 policy guidance |
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| 02/06/2010 |
| Whose future? |
| Plymouth’s future – new business – existing business – workers – employers
All our heads are spinning with so many questions, doubts and hopes. How do we start, where do we go from here? |
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| 01/06/2010 |
| Chamber Approved Trainer Status Applications |
| The Chamber invites applications from companies who would like to partner with the Chamber in the provision of training. |
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| 26/05/2010 |
| Wave Hub takes shape |
| Wave Hub, the marine energy project taking shape off the north Cornwall coast, is on course to be deployed this summer, with fabrication of sub-sea cables and the hub itself nearing completion. |
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| 24/05/2010 |
| New Leader for SW Chamber of Commerce |
| At a time when Political Leaders are on the move, the Chairman of Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Businessman Derek Phillips, has been chosen as the new Chairman of the South West Chamber of Commerce, the organisation that represents more than a hundred Chambers across the Region. |
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| 30/04/2010 |
| The true cost of pay freezes |
| With pay freezes a very real possibility for thousands of workers, if not already in place, news last week that the average household needs to increase its income by 2.1% just to maintain its current living standards came as a blow. |
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| 21/04/2010 |
| Good news from Air Southwest |
| Following the announcement that UK airspace has re-opened, Air Southwest is delighted to announce that flights from both Plymouth and Newquay will resume from approximately 1400hrs today (Wednesday 21st April). |
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| 01/04/2010 |
| New skills system comes into effect |
| The new system for allocating government funding to further education and training in England comes into effect today, following a transition period over recent months. |
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| 29/03/2010 |
| Board Nominees Director Biographies |
| Biographies of nominees standing for election to the Chamber Board. |
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| 25/03/2010 |
| New £5.93 minimum wage rate and new rate for apprentices announced |
| The Government has today confirmed that it has accepted the recommendations from the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on the new rates for the National Minimum Wage, as referred to in yesterday’s Budget. |
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| 24/03/2010 |
| Firms face £2m fine for silent calls |
| Firms which cause nuisance and distress to consumers through silent and abandoned calls will face a new maximum fine of £2 million, Kevin Brennan, Minister for Consumer Affairs confirmed today. |
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| 22/03/2010 |
| Future of UK Manufacturing |
| Lord Davies argues that the transformation of manufacturing must continue, with companies learning from the best of their peers how to capitalise on expertise in associated activities such as design, sales, and services to generate more value from their products. |
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| 22/03/2010 |
| Football Business |
| THE business community of Devon and Cornwall were reminded of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity there will be when world class football matches are held in Plymouth, should England secure the FIFA World Cup finals in either 2018 or 2022. |
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| 16/03/2010 |
| The City’s Growth Aspirations |
| The City’s growth aspirations are articulated and position us uniquely within the region. Whilst the recession was technically declared over on 26th January with the ONS reporting economic growth of 0.1%, there can be few households that believe we are truly out of the woods. |
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| 05/03/2010 |
| Duty to consider the fire safety capabilities of workers |
| From 6 April 2010, new regulations will clarify your responsibilities to consider the capabilities of your workers to carry out any fire safety-related tasks or assignments. |
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| 24/02/2010 |
| Vocational qualifications made simple for employers and learners |
| New online resources to help employers and learners explore important changes to vocational qualifications and shape the content of future vocational qualifications were launched today. |
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| 19/02/2010 |
| Introduction of important changes to medical statements |
| From 6 April 2010, the format of medical statements - also known as medical certificates or sick notes - will change. |
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| 18/02/2010 |
| Introduction of monetary penalties for data protection breaches |
| From 6 April 2010, the Information Commissioner may impose a civil monetary penalty of up to £500,000 for serious contraventions of the data protection principles. |
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| 16/02/2010 |
| New right for employees to request time to train |
| From 6 April 2010, employers with 250 or more employees will have to seriously consider an eligible employee's formal request for time away from their core duties to undertake training. |
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| 12/02/2010 |
| Open Weekend 2010 Workshop |
| The London 2012 Open Weekend team would like to invite you to a workshop on Open Weekend and how you can get involved. |
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| 04/02/2010 |
| 100 South West Business Challengers |
| Inspirational ideas from 100 South West companies are helping drive the region's small and growing businesses forward in a pioneering campaign staged by the RDA and Business Link. |
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| 03/02/2010 |
| Plymouth Better Together |
| Better Together has an opportunity for a member with an interest in Corporate Responsibility to help secure advertising and sponsorship for the Project on a commission basis. |
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