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Bringing you all latest updates from the BWF.
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Coalition Government Eyes Faster And Cheaper Ways To Resolve Employee Disputes
28 November 2011 - A rapid resolution scheme to resolve disputes without the need for tribunals is one of a number of proposals aimed at improving the way businesses hire, manage, and end their relationships with employees.
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New Housing Strategy "a Small Step in Right Direction", Says CPA
28 November 2011 - "Although the measures announced today are a welcome attempt at addressing the failing housing market, much more needs to be done."
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Green Deal Consultation Now Underway
25 November 2011 - The launch of the formal consultation, which relates to the secondary legislation, is seen by many as the last chance to influence the policy and mechanics of the deal.
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Government Fails to Support Wood Industry Skills through ProSkills
24 November 2011 - UKCES has today announced the results of the bids to the Employer Investment Fund. Today’s announcement has confirmed that the Process and Manufacturing Sector, if which the Wood industry is part, was unsuccessful and will receive none of the available funding.
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NHBC Changes Its Requirements For Domestic Entrance Doors
17 November 2011 - The main objective is that door locks should provide keyless egress. That is they are capable of being released from the inside without the need for a key. BWF Technical Manager Kevin Underwood goes through the changes.
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Government Proposing That ‘Frank Conversations’ Between An Employee And Their Boss Should Be Inadmissible To Tribunals
17 November 2011 - The plans were confirmed in the Prime Minister’s speech on exporting and growth, at BFI IMAX last Thursday.
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HSE Warns Of Dangers Of Working At Heights After Construction Worker Breaks Two Bones In Back
15 November 2011 - Falls from height continue to be the biggest cause of fatal injuries within the construction industry. In this case, the company was fined and sentenced.
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Construction Industry Urged to Unite As One Voice
15 November 2011 - CPA Chairman Bill Bolsover has proposed that all parts of the construction industry should pull together to create a single effective voice, in order to ensure industry can maximise its influence and speed up the UK economic recovery.
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New Chief Executive Appointed To British Woodworking Federation
11 November 2011 - The BWF is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Chief Executive, Iain McIlwee, who is due to start on 13th December 2011.
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"BWF Making Great Progress In Developing Skills"
11 November 2011 - Despite a tough economic climate, the British woodworking industry has made great progress in developing the management and leadership skills it needs for future success. However there is still work to be done, writes Mark Farrar, Chief Executive of CITB-ConstructionSkills.
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