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Forging an Engineering & Manufacturing Community in North East England
Mitigating the risks around mass timber construction
Amid growing pressure to reduce the construction sector’s carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency, the industry is increasingly adopting the use of sustainable materials such as mass timber. To avoid any delays or higher cost of insuring such projects it is...
Senior designer joins Horizon Works
Peter Willis has joined B2B marketing company and EMN affiliate partner Horizon Works as Senior Creative Designer. Peter, who has nearly 30 years of experience in the design industry, will be spearheading brand development for Horizon Works’ clients and delivering...
How can I reduce my inheritance tax bill?
Inheritance tax can place a huge financial burden on your loved ones. These steps summarised below can help you manage your estate, so more of your wealth goes to those you wish to benefit. Families in the UK paid a record £7.1 billion in IHT in the financial year...
EMCON demonstrates strength of North East England’s engineering and manufacturing community
EMCON celebrated its 15th edition on September 14 by welcoming more than 800 people to Rainton Arena in Houghton-le-Spring. Showcasing engineering and manufacturing companies, capabilities and opportunities in North East England and beyond, EMCON saw 118 exhibitors...
Horizon Works to support manufacturing and engineering companies with new events programme
B2B marketing company and Engineering and Manufacturing Network affiliate partner Horizon Works has launched a new events programme of workshops and webinars for manufacturing and engineering businesses. Horizon Works’ ‘Opportunities Series’ of events, which are being...
National pioneers and industry powerhouses announced for EMCON Meet The Buyer Programme
Major organisations representing water utilities, energy and food production have been announced as buyers for the EMCON Meet the Buyer programme. Delivered by UMi, the EMCON Meet The Buyer programme will run alongside EMCON on September 14 at Rainton Arena...
EMCON to host recruitment and maintenance events this September!
Staff recruitment and retention, best practice in maintenance, and procurement and ESG in supply chains will be on the agenda at three new fringe events which have been announced for EMCON 2023. Increasing the size of your talent pool and plugging the leaks – an event...
Meet the Buyer programme announced for EMCON!
Engineering and manufacturing businesses will be able to talk to buyers face to face at EMCON on September 14, thanks to the introduction of a Meet the Buyer programme at the event. Delivered by UMi, the Meet The Buyer programme will connect suppliers with major...
10 reasons why you’ll love EMCON!
Now in its 15th year, EMCON is North East England’s manufacturing and engineering showcase, particularly for SMEs. And on Thursday 14 September 2023, it will be taking place in its new home of Rainton Arena, Houghton-le-Spring. So, what makes EMCON so special? And why...
EMN’s Events for Engineering & Manufacturing week
Next week is Engineering & Manufacturing week and to celebrate Engineering & Manufacturing Network has a range of free peer to peer events taking place with a few spots left. And were welcoming members and non-members during the summer months! More to follow...
SHORTLIST REVEALED FOR NORTHERN POWERHOUSE EXPORT AWARDS
The shortlist for the UMi Northern Powerhouse Export Awards in association with Department for Business and Trade has officially been announced. Businesses from across the North will come together for a black-tie dinner at the Middlesbrough Town Hall, on 28 June to...
Engineering and manufacturing leaders share their experiences at our Assemble event
Manufacturers and engineers from across the North East gathered at Rainton Arena on April 21, to hear our plans for the future and learn about the exciting changes to our EMCON event. We also hosted an industry panel at Engineers and Manufacturers Assemble, which was...
EMN reveals plans to strengthen engineering and manufacturing community in North East England
Engineering and Manufacturing Network (EMN) revealed how it aims to build a stronger and more successful engineering and manufacturing sector in North East England at a special industry event on April 21. At the Engineers & Manufacturers Assemble event, held at...
Engineering and Manufacturing Network to reveal its vision for the future at networking event
North East England’s engineering and manufacturing community can get a taste of what’s to come from Engineering and Manufacturing Network at a special event at Rainton Arena, Houghton-le-Spring on April 21. The Engineers & Manufacturers Assemble event will take...
CMYK BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS WITH BOUTIQUE TECH CONSULTANCY SERIÖS GROUP TO DELIVER MANAGED IT SERVICES.
Newcastle-based operation of national business technology provider CMYK has added another one of the regions fast-growing tech consultancy firms Seriös Group to its client portfolio. The new partnership further highlighting CMYK’s position as one of the regions go-to...
Azets | Be aware of increased fraud attempts
Be aware of increased fraud attempts In the face of rising fraud, it’s increasingly important for businesses to be on alert. Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, saw an almost 10% rise in SME business fraud reports between...
Azets Webinar | Understanding the impact of the UK’s Spring Budget and key tax planning ideas
Webinar | Understanding the impact of the UK's Spring Budget and key tax planning ideas 22 March, 12.30pm - 14.00pm The Chancellor’s next Spring Budget announcement will be on Wednesday 15 March and there’s substantial anticipation about what direction Jeremy Hunt...
Muckle: Essential Law for Managers
Would you like a greater understanding of the employment law considerations guiding your management of staff? Our Essential Employment Law for Managers virtual course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to handle employment issues in-house. After...
Lockton Insight Newsletter 16 February 2023
Making carbon removal credits a strong currency Technologies that capture and store carbon dioxide have created new business opportunities in a fast growing market. Read More Boosting retail sector resilience in a challenging economy Protecting critical infrastructure...
Azets – Invitation | Maximising your wealth for the future you want
Event | Maximising your wealth for the future you want Still time to register! Financial planning isn’t just about putting your money where it will get the best return, nor is it just about buying products like a pension or an ISA (Individual Savings Account) - it is...
Azets – Win-win for employers and employees switching to an electric vehicle
Win-win for employers and employees switching to an electric vehicle The UK Government’s path to net zero and related tax incentives is one of the major factors that has led to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) becoming an increasingly important part of...
Azets – The importance of efficient payroll processing
Following on from our Employment Tax Week, it’s important to highlight the impact of payroll processing within the employer solutions spectrum. Payroll undoubtedly plays such an important role in a business. It can, however, represent a significant financial outlay...
Muckle – Employment Case Law Update
Register Now Timings The free webinar will run from 9.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Why tune in? This session will be of interest to all HR professionals and will provide an opportunity for topical questions and comments on current themes affecting all employers. We'll...
Invitation | Employment Tax Week webinars
Webinars reminder | Employment Tax Week There's still time to register your place at our upcoming webinars... Helping businesses to manage the employment tax risks and reduce related costs There’s now tax legislation and regulation designed to cover the whole range of...
Bang the Drum | Episode 5: Green, Green Growth
Episode 5: Green, Green Growth Our Bang the Drum Episode 5, ‘Green, Green Growth’, is live now, wherever you get your podcasts - including Apple and Spotify. If you missed Episode 4, 'Time to Buy', you can listen here. Listen | Episode 5: Green, Green Growth In this...
Azets: Invitation | Maximising your wealth for the future you want
Event | Maximising your wealth for the future you want Financial planning isn’t just about putting your money where it will get the best return, nor is it just about buying products like a pension or an ISA (Individual Savings Account) - it is an ongoing process to...
UK taxpayers facing late payment interest hikes
Businesses and individual taxpayers have encountered a number of financial pressures over the past few months, and further strain could now be added with HMRC interest rates on late tax payments increasing again earlier this month. The interest rates are tied to the...
Tiktok faces £27m fine from ico over threat to children’s privacy
In October, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued the ever-popular app ‘TikTok’ with a notice of intent issuing a potential fine of £27 million after the ICO launched an investigation into the company’s failure to protect children’s privacy while using...
Data protection and employment best practice: understanding the ico’s monitoring at work guidance
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is building a resource of topic-specific guidance documents on employment practices regarding data protection. These draft guidance documents will reflect different topic areas and are to be released in stages, with the...
Does social media at work pose a data breach?
Social media is a part of daily life. For many people, using apps like Facebook, Instagram and BeReal to share updates and photographs online throughout the day has become second nature – even if they’re at work. Employers should consider what social sharing at work...
Horizon Works to sponsor Made in the North East Awards category
B2B marketing company and EMN affiliate partner Horizon Works has announced that it is sponsoring the Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) Award in Insider’s Made in the North East Awards 2023. The annual awards celebrate the success and achievements of the region’s...
Brewin Dolphin – Seven financial resolutions for 2023
The new year is a great time to review your finances and make sure everything is running smoothly. With inflation at a high and taxes on the rise, the changes you make today could have a big impact on the health of your finances in 2023 and beyond. A financial adviser...
Lloyds 2023 – Invoice Finance Pricing Campaign
We are pleased to launch a package of support that has been created to help relieve some of the financial pressures businesses may experience, while helping to take advantage of the working capital that an invoice finance facility can provide. Key Features...
Azets – Bang the Drum | Episode 3: Diversity & Inclusion
Episode 3: Diversity & Inclusion Our Bang the Drum Episode 3, ‘Diversity & Inclusion - More than just words’, is live now, wherever you get your podcasts - including Apple and Spotify. If you missed Episode 2, 'Accounting Tech', you can listen here. Listen |...
Azets: Supporting your employees through the cost of living crisis
Supporting your employees through the cost of living crisis With increasing inflation and interest rates, individuals, families, and businesses across the country are finding balancing the books increasingly difficult. In response to this, many employers are looking...
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Time limit on taking advantage of UK’s capital allowances regime
Time limit on taking advantage of UK’s capital allowances regime The changeable economic backdrop has created a challenging environment for businesses trying to plan for the future, minimise costs and retain much needed cashflow. Tax reliefs like capital allowances...
Lockton Insight Newsletter 01 December 2022
Addressing escape of water losses in the real estate sector Leak detection technology can mitigate potential losses and help reduce a building’s risk exposure. Read More Gender-specific support climbs up the wellbeing agenda exposure This is part of a wider pick and...
Muckle – Do unpaid invoices cost your business time and money?
How to stop unpaid invoices costing your business time and money Poor payment practices can hinder productivity, causing businesses in the UK to lose time, money, and output by chasing unpaid invoices. How can businesses use payment policy strategy to stop...
Bang the Drum | Episode 2: Accounting Tech
Episode 2: Accounting Tech Our ‘Bang the Drum’ podcast, which launched earlier in November, is hosted by journalist Emma Sheppard and welcomes SME leaders and talented advisors to share their experience and knowledge.They’ll explore everything from the best accounting...
Azets – The UK’s Autumn Statement
As the UK enters a recession and inflation hits 9.1% (OBR forecast), the Chancellor stated that decisions of ‘eye-watering difficulty’ would be required in today’s (17 November) Autumn Statement in a bid to combat these and stabilise the economy. With...
Horizon Works accelerates growth plans with senior promotion
B2B marketing company Horizon Works has promoted Antonia Edwards to client services director, as part of its long-term growth strategy. Horizon Works, which is based at Northumberland Business Park near Cramlington, supports innovators in complex industries and offers...
Lockton Insights November 17th
17 November 2022 Please subscribe to the Lockton Insight Newsletter here. Report: Risk velocity and the impact on business Traditional risk measurement usually focuses on likelihood and impact – but the dimension of velocity has become critical. Read More Potential...
How long will my pension last in retirement?
Whether you’re planning on travelling the world, learning a new hobby or spending more time with friends and family, you need to feel confident that your retirement savings will go the distance. How long your pension lasts in retirement will depend on several factors...
Brewin Dolphin – Financial planning tips for entrepreneurs
It’s easy to neglect your own finances when you’re focused on growing and nurturing your business. But creating a solid plan, where both your business and personal finances are working for you, could give you the confidence that your hard work will pay off. Here are...
IA Growth – Cost of living Crisis
What do we mean by a “cost of living” crisis – other than a dramatic media headline, what is it……? Prices are going up everywhere, it’s called Inflation. In recent years inflation (measured by the consumer prices index – “CPI”) has been historically low. Prior to the...
Azets: Succession planning: Funding a management buyout
Succession planning: Funding a management buyout Planning for succession is a really important aspect of ensuring a business’ longevity, and it shouldn’t be underestimated how long it can take to put an exit strategy into action. Ensuring a smooth transition...
Horizon Works’ new website is live!
Introducing the new look Horizon Works website! Focusing on our core sector specialisms, the site truly represents Horizon Works in 2022… and has been developed to support our growth strategy and long-term plans. You’ll find all of the information you need on...