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Chemical and pharmaceutical businesses welcome early signs of government understanding business

 
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget Statement, chemical and pharmaceutical businesses have welcomed some steps in the right direction to address the needs of business.
 
Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the UK Chemical Industries Association said “In our submission and meetings with government we have called for action in three key areas - government spending, business tax […]

CIA Pre-Budget Report Response - Support for Innovation and Investment in the UK Process Industries

The Chemical Industries Association welcomes the Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Report announcement that he will introduce a ‘Patent Box’ regime for the UK to boost innovation and investment in biotech and pharmaceuticals.
The CIA also welcome Lord Mandelson’s announced package in North East manufacturing where the Government is committing to a £20 million investment in the Wilton International site […]

Chemical and Pharmaceuticals Sector Demands Government Action for UK Investment

Chemical and pharmaceutical businesses across the UK are demanding Government action to maintain and enhance business investment.  In a detailed submission to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the Government’s Pre-budget report to Parliament due on 9 December, the sector has called for action on credit insurance, a reform and simplification of the tax […]

HOME OFFICE INTRODUCES NEW CONTROLS ON WIDELY USED INDUSTRIAL SOLVENTS

HOME OFFICE INTRODUCES NEW CONTROLS ON WIDELY USED INDUSTRIAL SOLVENTS

Today the Home Office announced the introduction of new controls under the Misuse of Drugs Act for a number of substances, including 2 widely-used industrial solvents Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD).  
 
Commenting on the Home Office announcement, Steve Elliott Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association said; “I very much share the Government’s aim to prevent chemical […]