''With a General Election less than six months away it wasn't surprising that the Autumn statement bristled with positive concessions for small and medium sized businesses in what was generally an innovative presentation” said BPF Director-General Philip Law.... click here
As we approach the end of 2014, BPF Director General Philip Law considers whether the industry should be happy or concerned. Law contemplates that, "Perhaps we should consider ourselves the 'worried well'?".... click here
Interest rate hedging products are complex financial products and have been heavily mis-sold by banks. Companies affected may be entitled to claim compensation and BPF Member UHY can advice clients and are offering Members a 10% discount on the service..... click here
The outcome of the Plastic Packaging Market Study reviewing the quantity of plastic packaging placed on the market (POM) and recycled in 2013 has now been published.... click here
A Westminster Hall Debate on Plastic Bags was held on Thursday 27th November including contributions from Joan Walley (Stoke-on-Trent North), Sarah Newton (Truro and Falmouth), Brian Gardiner (Brent North, Shadow Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries) and Dan Rogerson (North Cornwall, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). .... click here
Engineering companies with fewer than 250 employees can now apply for funding to develop innovative company-specific training. Applications will remain open until 27 February 2015, or until "funds are allocated".... click here
The BPF and the Affiliation of Rotomoulding Organisations are pleased to announce the Call for Presentations for the ARMO 2015 Conference. The theme of the conference is “Innovate, Create, Rotate “. ... click here
The BPF has launched a new event for 2015 that will provide a platform for specifiers and procurement professionals to exchange experiences and learn new ideas. ProcurePlas 2015 will take place at the London Aquatic Centre on the Olympic Park on Thursday 26th February 2015 and will unite procurement professionals with suppliers and leading experts in one room.... click here
On the 4th - 7th December 2014, the British Plastics Federation exhibited at the 24th edition of the PlastEurasia International Trade Show in Istanbul where we were joined by three UK companies in a small pavilion. A post show report, compiled by the BPF, is now available...... click here
