Legislation News
Enforcement action taken at one in five construction sites
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- 4th May 2013
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Nearly one in five construction sites visited across Britain have been subject to enforcement action after failing safety checks. In a month long initiative, inspectors from the Health...
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MPA Welcomes the Budget News that Some Industries are to be Exempt from the Climate Change Levy
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- 5th April 2013
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The MPA has given a warm welcome to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement that the government will introduce exemptions from the climate change levy for energy used in metallurgical...
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MPA Welcomes Positive Measures for Mineral Products and Construction in the Budget
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- 20th March 2013
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MPA has welcomed measures in today’s Budget which taken as a package help boost the outlook for the mineral products and construction sectors. Particularly welcome is the decision to freeze...
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Lords Commitee says Government must provide clarity on new Ministerial Powers in Growth and Infrastructure Bill
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- 21st January 2013
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Friday – 18 January. The House of Lords Constitution Committee has today published its report on the Growth and Infrastructure Bill and says that clause 1 of the Bill, which gives ministers...
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MPA and Bumblebee Conservation Trust Sign Memorandum of Understanding
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- 8th December 2012
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The Mineral Products Association (MPA) and Bumblebee Conservation Trust have established an exciting new partnership to help conserve bees and help them thrive. A new Memorandum of Understanding...
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Landfill tax changes for 'trommel fines'
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- 25th May 2012
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Published on 18 May 2012 - HMRC Previously fines were charged at the lower landfill tax rate of £2.50 for inert material, but now, they have been reclassified and will be charged...
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HMRC tackles scrap metal tax dodgers
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- 10th November 2011
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A new taskforce targeting scrap metal dealers who are deliberately failing to pay the right amount of tax has been launched today by H M Revenue & Customs. The taskforce will pursue scrap...
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OFT proposes competition commission investigation of aggregate, cement and ready mix concrete markets
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- 28th August 2011
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The OFT has today published its market study into aggregates, cement and ready-mix concrete. It proposes to refer the sectors to the Competition Commission for more detailed investigation.These...
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BAA case returns to European Court
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- 8th May 2011
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The British Aggregates Association’s legal challenge to the Aggregates Levy will return to the EU General Court (formerly known as the EU Court of First Instance) in Luxembourg on Monday 16 May....
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SA Leads the way on National Health and Safety Laws
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- 11th April 2011
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South Australia has become the first state in the country to formally begin the process of harmonising Australia’s workplace safety laws.Industrial Relations Minister Bernard Finnigan will table...
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