MPA sales of mineral products in the second quarter of the year were better than expected, contrasting with official statistics showing a reduction in construction activity since the beginning of the year. 

Concerns over the rising costs of construction materials could be exacerbated by a weakening currency following the EU referendum result, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned.

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) today announced it is investing £14 million in its Northumberland operations this year as the business welcomed local MP for Wansbeck, Ian Lavery, to its manufacturing site in Morpeth.

EY’s Head of Government and Public Sector Björn Conway talks to PoliticsHome’s Agnes Chambre about the challenges and opportunities of a post-Brexit Britain.

The Investment Association has today signalled the importance of considering savers' needs by announcing consumer research to help decide the future of the UK Equity Income sector.

David Hawkes of the Chartered Institute of Building, responds to a report by RICS which found construction firms had cut back their expectations of growth for the next 12 months. 

Publishing its Integrated Report today, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) reports it is a step closer to achieving its 2020 vision; with significant progress in enhancing its reach, relevance and resources to maintain its pre-eminence in the global profession, and to create value for members and future members alike as it leads the way in the development of professional accountants.

Responding to DWP figures showing record numbers of older people working beyond retirement, Simon Bottery, Director of Policy at Independent Age, the older people’s charity, said:

Businesses, local government and communities across the North of England need to work together to increase awareness of the region on a global scale if the North is to continue to prosper, according to a new report by EY.

The Executive Remuneration Working Group has today issued a Final Report proposing ten recommendations to rebuild trust in executive pay structures in the UK, following consultation with over 360 investors, asset owners and company employees.

Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, has appointed Ian Campbell as its first Director for Health and Life Sciences.

The UK's £5.5 trillion asset management industry has provided the majority of new equity and bond financing received by British businesses in recent years, facilitating economic growth and stability, job creation and tax revenues.

The denigration of workers, wage payment systems of dubious legality, a disregard for health and safety law and employment agencies of questionable probity are among the catalogue of abuses uncovered at Sports Direct’s vast Shirebrook warehouse a damning new report confirms today (00.01 hours, Friday 22 July, 2016).

Latest quarterly global survey from ACCA and IMA reveals a subdued sentiment, with many more firms scaling back investment.

The Chartered Insurance Institute launches a new report which lays out the opportunities and threats digitalisation brings for the sector. 

Writing for PoliticsHome, Treasury Select Committee and Labour MP Rachel Reeves calls on the Chancellor to cancel the corporation tax cut outlined by George Osborne before the EU referendum.  

This week at a House of Lords reception, the Tinder Foundation and NHS England launched the Widening Digital Participation programme

Labour MP Chris Leslie outlines why the Commons needs to hold the new Brexit Department and its ministers to account.

Paul Green, director of Saga's communications, comments on today's Labour Market Statistics. 

British Safety Council and IIRSM urge the government to publish a schedule for exit negotiations.

In November 2015 the government disposed of £13.3 billion former Northern Rock mortgages and loans to a consortium led by US private equity group, Cerberus. According to a report today by the National Audit Office, when judged against the Government’s objective to shrink the balance sheet swiftly the deal was value for money. This transaction represents the government’s largest-ever financial asset sale.

Theresa May’s decision to scrap the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is alarming as it signals that improving the energy efficiency of our existing buildings has been pushed ever-further down the list of Government priorities, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Commenting on Theresa May becoming Prime Minister, Robin Fieth Chief Executive of the Building Societies Association (BSA) said:

Following a competitive external search ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has appointed Harry McAdoo as director of brand and corporate reputation. He joins from ICAEW where he was director of communications.