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Lockton: Aligning employee benefits with your corporate ESG strategy
Businesses are repositioning themselves in the market by adjusting their operations and service offering to better reflect society’s rapidly evolving expectations regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. Employee benefits should not only reflect...
NBS Newsletter for Manufacturers
Webinar: Specification Writing with Manufacturers When specifying complex building systems, our research has shown that over a third of specifiers want manufacturers to share their expertise to ensure that the system is specified correctly. Check out our latest...
Spotlight On: NECIT Services Ltd – Peter Lyons
Q: What is your role at the company? A: I was the Founder of the company back in 2009. I now act as the CEO & Technical Director of NECIT Services Ltd, my role is multifaceted. I oversee the strategic direction of the company, ensuring that our core values and...
Spotlight On: Smith Trade Signage – Richard Morris
1. What is your role at Smith Trade Signage? - General manager 2. What do you do? I’m responsible for creating and maintaining synergy between all departments within the manufacturing division. This means ensuring operational strategies are created, communicated...
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...
Azets: Bang the Drum | Episode 11: Rise of the Franchise
Episode 11: Rise of the Franchise Our Bang the Drum Episode 11: 'Rise of the Franchise', is live now, wherever you get your podcasts - including Apple and Spotify. If you missed Episode 10: 'Investing in Innovation', you can listen here. Listen | Episode 11: Rise of...
Spotlight On: Cirrus Environmental Solutions Limited – Jasmin Ames
What is your role at Cirrus Environmental Solutions Ltd. My role within Cirrus is Marketing Co-ordinator. My key task is to raise brand awareness and hopefully make the services we offer better known across the North East. I focus on building our LinkedIn page by...
Pioneering reuse of EV batteries to support sustainable buildings project
Batteries from yesterday’s electric vans will help power the EVs of tomorrow in a pioneering new project in the North-East. North Tyneside Council is revitalising its Killingworth Site depot, in a multi-million-pound project supported by the European Regional...
Azets | Salary or Dividend: Which is best for company owners and directors?
For some time, it has generally been the case that dividends have offered company owners and directors a cost effective and flexible remuneration option compared to a bonus or salary. However, the gap between the two has narrowed in the past few years, and with the...
NEWCASTLE COLLEGE STUDENTS WORKING TO SAVE THE WORLD’S OLDEST OIL TANKER
ENGINEERING students are applying their skills learnt at Newcastle College to save a piece of the UK’s industrial history as they work to conserve the world’s oldest oil tanker. The tanker, which was manufactured in 1889 and used on railways until 1961, has been...
Lockton – The rise of solar energy: pairing sustainability with safety
With UK Government net zero carbon targets to hit, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals to achieve, it is no surprise that the use of renewables are becoming an increasingly popular consideration for developers across real estate. But with potential...
Brewin Dolphin – New tax year: ten key changes for 2023/24
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Lockton: Quantifying ‘ESG’: the consequences for D&O insurance
The use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking to assess company performance in this area is increasingly popular among investors and insurers alike. But given a lack of regulation around each platforms’ assessment methodologies, they might not...
Excelpoint announces the hire of a new Senior Software Engineer
Excelpoint, the North East-based tech firm specialising in no-code software solutions, has announced the hiring of a new Senior Software Engineer, Jean Paul Bodiong, to its growing team. With over 15 years of experience in the software sector, Bodiong will play a key...
Muckle – Sponsor reporting obligations: remote and hybrid working patterns
The Government has updated its guidance for sponsors of migrant workers to include a new requirement to inform the Home Office of any changes to a sponsored worker’s normal work location, including where an individual is, or will be, working on a remote or hybrid...
Bang the Drum | Episode 10: Investing in Innovation
Episode 10: Investing in Innovation Our Bang the Drum Episode 10: 'Investing in Innovation', is live now, wherever you get your podcasts - including Apple and Spotify. If you missed Episode 9: ‘Getting Payroll Right', you can listen here. Listen | Episode 10:...
Azets | Deadline approaching for completion and submission of P11D forms
Deadline approaching for completion and submission of P11D forms Benefits in kind and certain taxable expenses provided by a business to its employees need to be reported to HMRC each year, with tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) payable. As the reporting...
New hybrid technology is predicted to help households fight back against rising energy costs
Jagdesign (4M) Ltd's new hybrid hydro energy system will be trialed in households across the North East to help local people cut down on their heating and electricity bills during the cost-of-living crisis. Jagdesign (4M) Ltd was recently awarded the regional...
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...
Lockton – De-risking environmentally friendly construction
The real estate and construction sector is exploring options to make buildings more environmentally friendly. However, new concepts and designs can have a negative side-effect introducing fire or property risks that need to be addressed to improve building resilience...
Horizon Works appointed to deliver PR and content marketing support for EMN
B2B marketing company Horizon Works is now supporting Engineering and Manufacturing Network with public relations and content marketing activity. We commissioned Horizon Works, which is an affiliate and long-standing member of EMN, to help us promote our extensive...
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...
Azets – Employee Share Schemes: You may have reporting obligations by 6 July 2023
Employee Share Schemes: You may have reporting obligations by 6 July 2023 Employment Related Securities (ERS) return reminder An ERS return is required each tax year to record share issues or share option movements during the year to employees/directors or their...
Azets | Capital allowances: Exploring the new incentives
Capital allowances: Exploring the new incentives From April 2023 until at least the end of March 2026, companies can claim 100% capital allowances on qualifying plant and machinery investments through the recently announced full expensing relief. In order to...
Citation – FREE GUIDE | Get to grips with employment status
Employment status. Two words that can strike fear into the heart of any business owner. When you are the one responsible for the Health & Safety of your people, it can be hard to know where the line stops. What if you have contractors on site? What if you’re using...
The Durham Senior Leader Apprenticeship
The Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship is a part-time, flexible programme aimed at highly motivated middle to senior managers across all sectors. The programme can be tailored to your business’ needs and it provides real-world business education where apprentices...
Lockton Insight Newsletter 20 April 2023
Automated tracking systems: the problem of ships ‘going dark’ Vessels may be switching off the systems to cover up illegal fishing activity or breach sanctions, posing a safety risk to the sector. Read More Quantifying ‘ESG’: the consequences for D&O insurance...
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...
REHEAT RECRUITS BRAND SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST
Renewable heat firm, Reheat, has welcomed its latest recruit as the organisation targets continued growth with major brands in the UK, supporting their net zero ambitions. Sustainability expert, Matt Keniston, has joined the Northumberland-based firm as its new Head...
Fitfactory – Perceptions of AI assistive technology survey
Visit Survey We are reaching out to request your help in completing a questionnaire related to perceptions of AI assistive technology. This questionnaire is an essential part of our involvement in the A-STAR project, an Innovate UK funded project, which aims to...
Azets strengthens Durham audit team
Azets, the Top Ten UK Accountancy firm, has announced a senior promotion and new appointment on the back of expansion of its audit team in Durham. This reflects the growth of the business across the region. Suzanne Layfield has been promoted to Audit Associate...
Lloyds Bank – Asset Finance Clean Air Zone – Newcastle
The creation of Clean Air Zones (CAZs) in major UK cities is part of the government’s broader Air Quality Plan, which aims to improve air quality and address sources of pollution. CAZs are believed to be the most effective measure to help reduce nitrogen dioxide...
Affiliate Member Event: RBC Brewin Dolphin Webinar – How to ease your tax burden
Book now With several tax and pension rules changing, arranging your finances tax efficiently in 2023/24 is more important than ever. In this webinar, Richard Harwood, our financial planning expert, will explain how to save and invest to beat the tax squeeze, with...
Azets: Bang the Drum | Episode 9: Getting Payroll Right
Episode 9: Getting Payroll Right Our Bang the Drum Episode 9: 'Getting Payroll Right', is live now, wherever you get your podcasts - including Apple and Spotify. If you missed Episode 8: ‘How to be Resilient', you can listen here. Listen | Episode 9: Getting Payroll...
IA Growth – Making data more personal
View PDF We live in a world driven by data. Every second of every day, machines gather trillions of bits of information, churning their findings into reports and statistics that are analysed and used to make decisions. But although data rules, when it comes to using...
Nominations are OPEN for the Northern Powerhouse Export Awards
Nominate Your Business Today The Northern Powerhouse Export Awards, brought to you by UMi in association with the Department for Business and Trade, are now OPEN for nominations! From Manchester to Middlesbrough and South Shields to Sheffield, they will be accepting...
Azets – Bang the Drum | Episode 8: How to be resilient
Episode 8: How to be Resilient Our Bang the Drum Episode 8: 'How to be Resilient', is live now, wherever you get your podcasts - including Apple and Spotify. If you missed Episode 7: ‘Spring Budget Special’, you can listen here. Listen | Episode 8: How to be...
Welcome EMN’s New Affiliate Member – CMYK
In today's fast-paced and rapidly evolving world, the integration of technology is paramount to the success of businesses across all industries. In recognition of this fact, we are thrilled to welcome on board our new affiliate member CMYK. "CMYK work with businesses...
NBS Manufacturer Newsletter: Highlights from the Product Information Report
How to reach architects and specifiers with RIBA CPD Check out our latest webinar to discover what CPD is, why architects and specifiers benefit from RIBA-accredited CPD, and how you can access the RIBA CPD Providers Network’s full range of benefits. Our latest...
Lockton Insight Newsletter 31 March 2023
Consequences of liquidity issues in the banking sector Litigation has already commenced against some banks, and additional claims may be filed against organisations indirectly affected. Read More Lockton LLP Insurance Market Update H1 2023 This issue provides...
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...
5 Steps to Create a Happier, Healthier and Resilient Workforce
People’s health and wellbeing has moved closer to the top of the corporate agenda as a critical business continuity issue. increased awareness of the need can be a catalyst for organisations to take a proactive, rather than reactive, approach. How do you do that you...
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Horizon Works to drive marketing forward for Trinity Precision Engineering
EMN Affiliate Partner and B2B marketing company Horizon Works has been commissioned by Trinity Precision Engineering to deliver a wide range of marketing services, including brand development, website development and content. Trinity Precision Engineering, which is...
Brewin Dolphin: Spring budget statement March 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his spring budget, in which he set out plans that aim to boost UK economic growth, while being mindful of the need not to spook financial markets. With the fallout from his predecessor’s mini-budget still fresh in people’s minds,...
E-Max Systems: The AIMS Project Selects E-Max ERP to Encourage Digital Transformation Amongst Local Businesses
E-Max Systems, the leading provider of ERP software for manufacturing and engineering SMEs, has announced that their cloud-based ERP solution, E-Max ERP, is being implemented by the Advancing Innovative Manufacturing in the South of Scotland (AIMS) Project as part of...
Azets Webinar | An SME Resilience Toolkit: Safeguarding your business
Businesses across the UK continue to face a number of uncertainties, including volatility in the value of the pound, rising interest rates, potential soaring costs in raw materials, energy and labour, staff shortages and persistent supply chain issues. This uncertain...
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...