A survey has revealed that up to eight out of ten engineering services companies typically receive payment more than 30 days after they are due.

City & Guilds have welcomed the announcement that small businesses’ payments towards apprenticeships will be halved.

Fifty million tonnes of e-waste is expected to be generated globally by the end of this year – but only 20% of that will have been recycled.

A campaign aimed at introducing measures to deter van thieves has reached almost 20,000 signatures – and is aiming to hit 100,000 to be discussed in Parliament.