In the debate about obesity amongst the population, the Automatic Vending Association is keen to set the record straight

The recession hit the UK van, truck and trailer market hard. We look at what’s in store for 2010 and beyond

With magnificent castles, inspiring countryside and historic towns, in the East Midlands you’ll discover a very special part of the country

The Meetings Industry Association’s Accredited in Meetings scheme demonstrates to buyers that your services have passed a stringent quality assurance accreditation

New guidance has been developed to address the problem of injuries and fatal accidents within the waste and recycling industry

Nick Gardner, senior consultant SQW Consulting and co-founder of ProjectDirt.com on behalf of Ecos Trust and Devon Sustainable Building Initiative, reports on a major conference on low and zero carbon building

Tom Cumberlege, public sector manager at the Carbon Trust, looks at what local authorities can do to reduce their carbon emissions

Dave Lewis, head of business energy services at npower, says planning is everything for organisations preparing for the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme

From this spring, social housing providers will have to meet new standards required by the Tenant Services Authority

The skills that an outsourced debt collection agency can bring to the public sector are increasingly proving their worth

With public sector spending under scrutiny, those that use consultants may have to justify expenditure. Jerome Reback, partner at Engage for Change, gives an eight point plan to drive value from a consultancy investment

Dave Vernon, of the Professional Planning Forum, looks at how new working practices are driving success in contact centres

Margaret Goodlad looks at the benefits of running a ‘Do it yourself’ employer childcare voucher scheme

With its political history, Belfast’s maritime legacy and old-fashioned Irish warmth, Northern Ireland is a fascinating conference destination.

From historical castles to modern sporting developments, Wales can offer unique and flexible venues at competitive prices

Neil Jefferson, CEO of the Zero Carbon Hub, discusses the opportunities and challenges of achieving the government’s target for all new homes to be zero carbon from 2016

Bad publicity surrounding children’s social care has resulted in fewer people joining the profession. Essex County Council looks at how to tackle the problem

The skills of external debt collection agencies can help in this economic storm, says Kurt Obermaier, executive director of the CSA

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Event Diary

An essential date in the calendar for those responsible for homeland and global security; International Security Expo returns to Olympia in London on 30 September & 1 October 2025.

Every sport, from grassroots football to world-class tournaments, depends on one constant: high-quality playing surfaces and well-maintained green spaces.

Tickets: Free registration available at www.retailscl.com

The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the UK’s leading event for retail supply chain and logistics professionals, showcasing the latest innovations in fulfilment, 3PL, AI-driven automation, and warehouse technology.

Supplier Profiles

Bauder Accepts Keys to its New UK Distribution Centre at Gateway 14

Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand

Words of World: Bridging language barriers with excellence

At Words of World, we specialise in professional translation and interpreting, d