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Businesses must invest in midlife and older workers to unlock economic growth, says think tank Phoenix Insights

Phoenix Insights, the think tank addressing the challenge of longer lives, is calling on businesses to boost economic growth by supporting lifelong learning opportunities among mid and late-career workers, including giving clearer job and career progression assurances for those who retrain Never Too Late to Learn report says UK lags behind other OECD countries in its… Read more »

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HRH The Princess Royal is the new BASC Patron

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is delighted to announce Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as the Association’s new Patron.   In response to her acceptance, BASC Council chairman, Eoghan Cameron, said: “We are privileged that The Princess Royal has accepted the invitation to become our new Patron. The news has been warmly welcomed… Read more »

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Govt insists 'open mind' on nuclear power
Green groups boycott ‘farcical’ nuclear debate

A number of green groups have decided to boycott a government consultation on nuclear power after accusing ministers of a “public relations stitch-up”. The planned consultation on new nuclear power stations concludes tomorrow with a nationwide debate involving 1,100 members of the public. Representatives across eight cities will vote on the government’s proposals to extend… Read more »

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North Sea oil 'is UK asset'
SNP denied claim to North Sea oil

The UK government has “no intention” of devolving control of North Sea gas and oil to the Scottish government. Speaking at an oil industry conference in Aberdeen, Scotland Office minister David Cairns said Westminster “unequivocally” opposed proposals from the SNP that the Scottish executive obtain direct control of oil and gas revenues. During its election… Read more »