GENERAL INFORMATION
Doing Business In Asia
A series of UKTI events on doing business in Asia are starting with two events on 8 July in London and 9 July in Manchester. Key benefits for attendees will include:
Latest on-the-ground briefings on the business and political climate from the British Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Senior Representatives in 11 Asian markets, accompanied by senior business figures with extensive experience in these markets;
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Practical advice and case studies from UK companies succeeding in Asia today; and
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Opportunity to develop contacts, network and learn about the support available from UKTI's experts and partners.
CEA members can participate at a special discounted rate of £50 plus VAT (normally £75 plus VAT). To obtain the discounted rate, please enter the promotional code atoatf10 in the application when prompted to do so. See www.businessinasia.co.uk/eshot and www.businessinasia.co.uk/eshot2.
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Special Offer to CEA Members
10 per cent discount on Institute of Export Courses
The CEA is pleased to be able to continue its association with the Institute of Export to offer CEA members a 10 per cent discount on all forthcoming courses. See below for details of events in July:
Sourcing from China –7th July London/Peterborough
Tariff Classifications – 8th July – London/Peterborough
A-Z Export Management – London/Peterborough
Advanced Letters of Credit – London/Peterborough
Performance Bonds and Guarantees – 20th July – London/Peterborough
Introduction to Importing – 22nd July – London/Peterborough
For further information contactLyn Fulcher, Executive Manager, Institute of Export Training Ltd – Tel: +44 (0)1733 404415 – or visit www.export.org.uk/index.php/General/training.html.
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Technology World in partnership with UK NanoForum
Technology World and UK NanoForum have joined together for a major event on 7-8 December 2010 at the ExCeL Conference Centre in London, where UK science and technology excellence meets face to face with senior international business professionals. The joint event will showcase over 200 industry and academic exhibitors and host around 2,000 senior business decision makers from over 25 countries. Connect with innovators, manufacturers, scientists and service providers and take advantage of the unique business partnering opportunities.
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A Showcase for Emerging Technologies, new products and solutions
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Conference and Workshops programme
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Business Partnering opportunities
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University Excellence Awards
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Business Innovation Awards
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Expert business advice for industry
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Gala Dinner
To register, e-mail: technologyworld@ukti.gsi.gov.uk. |
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Health and Safety Training Courses
HSE is offering two new subsidised health and safety training courses designed to either help organisations get started with worker involvement; or improve their existing arrangements for involving workers. The courses are designed to help organisations achieve the potential benefits associated with a collaborative approach to health and safety at work. These include lower accident rates, increased productivity, efficiency and quality. For further details visit www.hse.gov.uk/involvement/doyourbit/subsidised-training.htm. |
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One Death is Too Many
Government response to the Rita Donaghy report
The CEA is represented on the Strategic Forum for Construction Health and Safety Task Group – a meeting of which Rita Donaghy attended last year to talk through the many issues that she should address in her report. The report and the response from HMG Department of Work and Pensions can be found at www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/policy-publications/fatal-accidents-inquiry.shtml.
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SMMT Establishes Digital Radio Committee
A new SMMT group, the Digital Radio Committee, brings together a cross-section of industry representatives from the car, commercial vehicle and aftermarket sectors and will meet on a regular basis to discuss issues relating to the digital radio debate, which has gained momentum rapidly since government set plans in motion earlier this year for the upgrade. For more information visit www.smmt.co.uk/articles/article.cfm?articleid=21974. |
Motor Codes Reminder Could Save Motorists £767 million
More than 767,000 people miss their MOT test each year, risking up to £1,000 in potential fines, but now consumer champion Motor Codes has the answer. The Motor Codes MOT and Service online reminder tool is a simple and reliable facility that ensures car owners never miss their annual MOT or service again. For more information visit www.motorcodes.co.uk/press-releases/motor-codes-reminder-could-save-motorists-767-million.html.
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