Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (ALUPRO) - Primary objective is to increase the recycling rate for aluminium drinks cans and foil. Funded by the major aluminium can and foil rollers, and the leading foil converters.
Asbestos Control and Abatement Division - Trade association for companies involved with asbestos removal. News, member search and details of member services.
Association of British Insurers - The ABI aims to provide leadership to the industry and to shape and influence decisions made by the Government, regulator and other public authorities.
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) - Directory includes details of ABTA's members - UK travel agents and tour operators, with information on the destinations they feature and their special skills.
Association of Convenience Stores - The campaigning voice of over 33,000 local shops. Includes information on joining ACS, its lobbying activities, advice, networking and industry news.
Association of Exhibition Organisers (AEO) - The AEO's mission is to increase the significance of exhibitions within the marketing mix and to satisfy the needs of an increasing number of visitors. It is run by members for members.
Association of Online Publishers - AOP is an industry body producing events, research, networking and knowledge sharing for the UK digital media industry.
Association of Welding Distributors - For distributors and manufacturers of welding supplies and equipment in the UK. Includes news, product reviews, information about membership and password protected members pages.
Baltic Air Charter Association - BACA represents the interests of commercial aviation companies particularly in the aircharter industries and markets. List of members, rules, links, mediation, specimen contracts and news.
Beverage Service Association - An association for companies that use commodities such as tea, coffee, juice or water using small types of machines other than machine vending.
British Antique Furniture Restorers Association - Organisation of craftsmen and women concerned to maintain standards in the field of antique furniture restoration and conservation. Includes information on their student branch and listed colleges.
British Association for Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS) - Network of independent fair trade shops across the UK promotes fair trade retailing and provides a point of contact and communication for the exchange of ideas amongst our members. Includes shop directory and information on producers.
British Interior Design Association (BIDA) - Information about the association, with membership details, an on-line database of member interior designers, and on courses. Contact details.
British Marine Electronics Association - Association for marine electronics engineers and manufacturers. Details of code of practice, services and products.
British Retail Consortium - Trade association for the UK retail industry. Includes news, details of policy work, events, and business information.
British Safety Industry Federation - BSIF is a trade body within the safety industry. Provides a profile, news, information on member services and on joining the organisation.
British Society of Scientific Glassblowers - Aims to encourage and promote higher standards of skill and technical knowledge of glass and glass apparatus. Provides information on membership, symposia, news, the journal and library.
The British Wind Energy Association - BWEA is the professional and trade body for those involved in the wind and marine renewables industries. Provides information on membership, energy sources, news, events and publications.
Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) - The voice of the coach, bus and light rail industries in UK; information about membership, benefits, campaigns, regional presence, and contacts.
DJ Associates - Free to join association for all types of disc jockey including mobile and club DJs.
East Anglia Master Thatchers Association - Aims to provide the owners of thatched properties with a satisfactory and dependable service and represent the interests of thatchers. Provides information on thatchers, thatching materials, roof maintenance, thatching standards and thatch specifications.
Environmental Protection UK - Association of environmental protection specialists. Works on environmental protection and management issues including air quality and noise.
Exhibition Bulletin Event Services Directory - Directory of events services suppliers from bandstand suppliers and lighting companies to firework displays organisers and caterers.
Faset Limited - Trade association and training body for the UK and Irish safety net rigging and fall arrest industry.
Fire Industry Association (FIA) - A trade association that aims to promote the professional status of the UK fire safety industry. Provides information on membership, training and events.
Food Storage and Distribution Federation - Representing all aspects of the temperature controlled supply chain from producer through storage and distribution to the retailer. News, events, directory and reading room.
Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation - Organisation for freelance hairdressers in the UK. Describes its objectives, facilities and services with information about membership.
Fresh Produce Consortium - Trade association for the fresh fruit, vegetable and flower industry, representing retailers, wholesalers, importers and packers.
Gambica Association - National organisation representing the interests of companies in the instrumentation, control, automation and laboratory technology industry in the UK.
Industrial Commercial Energy Association - ICOM promotes and protects the interests of its members who manufacture, commission, service and maintain industrial and commercial heating equipment. Provides information on membership, press releases, events and job opportunities.
The Institute of Certified Locksmiths - Professional association aiming to encourage and promote a high standard in locksmith services. Includes information on membership, guidelines for members, training and news.
The Institute of Logistics and Transport - Information on careers, special interest groups, logistics and transport policy, publications and benefits of membership.
International Freelancers Association - IFA Voice is an association for skilled individuals who choose to work for themselves. Includes information on the organisation, the benefits of membership and the services provided.
The International Wine Clubs Association - Professional association of wine clubs and direct selling wine merchants. Details of membership requirements, code of practice, publications and news.
Investment Management Association - Representative body for unit trust and investment fund managers. Offers statistics, press info, publications, training and how to join.
LAPADA - Trade association for professional art and antique dealers. Provides a search facility, information on fairs and exhibitions, services offered to members and advice offered to the public.
Lead Contractors Association - Details of specialist leadwork contractors, newsletter and training opportunities.
Master Locksmiths Association - Membership information, directory of licensed and registered locksmiths, guidelines, contact details and links.
The National Association of Licensed Paralegals - The professional association for Paralegals. It aims to encourage, promote and develop the role and practice of the paralegal and represent the best interests of its members.
The National Dairy Council - UK site for promotion of milk and dairy products. Site contains resources and information for schools and educational needs.
The National Federation of Builders - Provides advice, support and information on business issues for members and how to choose a builder for the public.
National Market Traders' Federation - Information and advice for market traders on retail markets throughout the UK. Access to business insurance. Membership details, and markets database.
National Network of Approved Locksmiths - NNAL is a trade association aiming to raise standards within the locksmithing industry and providing training and accreditation to individual members.
Nuclear Industry Association - Trade association representing operators of nuclear power stations, and companies engaged in decommissioning, waste management, nuclear fuel cycle, equipment, engineering, construction, research. News and promotional information about nuclear power and the nuclear industry.
Oil Firing Technical Association - OFTEC aims to promote excellence in the oil heating and cooking industry. Provides technical advice and information on oil fired heating and cooking for consumers, manufacturers, technicians and specifiers and includes a special section for members.
Paper Agents Association - News, diary and membership information for the association representing agents and mill-owned sales offices of overseas paper and board makers.
Peas.org - Promotes the value of peas as a food and vegetable. Includes facts and figures and press releases.
Pet Food Manufacturers Association - PFMA represents the leading manufacturing companies within the United Kingdom pet food manufacturing sector. Provides news and information.
Photo Imaging Council - Represents businesses and other organisations in the photo imaging sector. Information on events, membership, news and advisory council.
Power Fastenings Association - Representing manufacturers and suppliers of branded pneumatic tools and collated fasteners in the UK. Membership information is given.
Professional Associations Research Network - Undertakes research projects on all aspects of professionalism. Discussion areas, events listings, news, government consultation papers and links to a variety of resources.
Professional Contractors Group - Broad-based representative body for small independent consultancy firms. Discussion forum, news, analysis and publications.
Professional Directors - Represents executive and non-executive directors of UK businesses. Information on membership benefits, joining fees and networking services.
Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) - Representing the main public relations consultancies in the UK. Includes a directory PR agencies, online recruitment matching service, online referral system, publications and reference information for the public relations industry.
Pump Distributors Association - Represents industrial pump distributors, suppliers and engineers. Details of members, organisation purpose, trade news and code of practice.
Retread Manufacturers Association - Trade association for manufacturers of commercial vehicle and passenger car retreaded/remoulded tyres. General information, newsletter and member lists.
Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers - Independent organisation addressing the issues facing the UK dairy farming industry. Directory of members, with details of council members, news, events and publications.
Society for Co-operative Studies - Cooperative research organisation including news, membership details, recent research and links.
Society of Dyers and Colourists - Professional society dedicated to the support of education and training in colour science and technology throughout industry. Contains news, membership information, and full information about the Colour Museum in Bradford.
TecHKnow - A news, information and resources website for science and technology technicians working in secondary education in the United Kingdom.
Textile Services Association - Trade Association for the laundry, cleaning and textile rental industry. Offers consumers, The DryCleaning Information Bureau, where consumers can locate specialist cleaners in their area, for all types of garments and textiles.
Trade Association Forum (TAF) - Definitive guide to trade associations, federations and guilds in the UK, backed by the CBI, the DTI.
Business Secretary Vince Cable has today welcomed the appointment by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Norman Lamb as Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs.
Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, John Hayes, today launched an independent review to investigate ways to improve the professional status of the further education and skills workforce.
Responding to The National Audit Office Assessment of Adult Apprenticeships, published today, John Hayes, Minister for Skills said:
"Unprecedented investment, backed by tough new measures to ensure that quality matches quantity, has helped make apprenticeships the gold standard vocational qualification.
A new, two-year pilot scheme, launched today will provide a boost for growth by helping businesses speed up the process of patent applications in the UK and the Canada.
A new programme that will provide dedicated and structured coaching support for up to 10,000 high growth potential businesses a year has taken another step forward today. The Coaching for Growth Consortium has signed a contract to deliver the programme, which is scheduled to be fully operational by March 2012.
The importance of advanced manufacturingin growing the UK economy is the focus of Vince Cable’s first visit to Northern Ireland as Business Secretary today (31 January).
Business Secretary Vince Cable and Universities Minister David Willetts today announced that Professor Les Ebdon is the Government’s preferred candidate for the next Director of Fair Access to Higher Education.
Final statistics published today show that 457,200 apprenticeship starts were delivered in the full 2010/11 academic year. This represents a 63.5% increase on 2009/10 figures. Growth took place at all levels of learning, for all age groups, and across all sectors and all regions.
Commenting on the latest UCAS application figures, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said:
“The proportion of English school leavers applying to university today is greater than ever before, barring last year. It is encouraging that applications from people from some of the most disadvantaged backgrounds remain strong, with only a 0.2 per cent decrease.
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