Minister 'surprised' at lack of chemicals information
News Article 28 October 2003
The rural affairs ministers has admitted that he was "surprised" at the lack of information on the effect of manufactured chemicals.
EU to embark on smoking crackdown
Press Review 19 September 2003
Hewitt to oppose EU chemicals directive
Press Review 17 September 2003
CBI warning to Brussels
Press Review 4 September 2003
Bosses warn of threats to jobs and pensions
News Article 4 September 2003
A proposed European directive could damage employment opportunities in Britain, a survey has suggested.
Firms facing EU gas bill
Press Review 14 August 2003
CBI warns of EU red tape on chemicals
Press Review 11 August 2003
Chemical industry 'facing decimation' under EU plans
News Article 11 August 2003
European Commission plans to regulate dangerous chemicals have come under fire from British business leaders.
NHS future depends on flexible working, warns report
News Article 8 August 2003
Flexible training must be made more available and more attractive to junior doctors to help the NHS meet the requirements of the European working time directive, a report has warned.
Government considers holiday for hours deal
News Article 7 August 2003
Workers could be offered longer holidays in a bid to halt a row between the prime minister, Europe and trade union leaders.
Blair fights to keep working time opt out
Press Review 7 August 2003
EU directive prompts working time controversy
News Article 1 August 2003
Unions are pressing for wider enforcement of a European working time directive which has now come in to effect.
Treasury slams EU over VAT on clothes
Press Review 17 July 2003
Brussels targets food labels
Press Review 17 July 2003
Ministers warned over emergency ward risk
News Article 15 July 2003
Hospital emergency departments could be forced to close when a European working time directive comes into force, ministers have been warned.
