MARKS & SPENCER'S ETHICAL SOURCING CALLED INTO QUESTION

Isle of Man Friends of the Earth has today questioned the authenticity of the Manx Electricity Authority's (MEA) new Green Tariff.  The MEA has said its tariff will deliver customers with '100% renewable energy', but IoM FoE says this claim is 'demonstrably bogus'. 

LONDON RUNNERS COME TO RACE AMONGST THE AUTUMN LEAVES FOR THE RAINFOREST IN NEW RACE SERIES – 4 RACES, 4 CORNERS & 4 SEASONS FOR CHARITY!

The UK timber industry has experienced growth for the first time in three years, according to a new report by the Timber Trade Federation (TTF). But a sharp rise in running costs and subdued demand sees many companies continuing to struggle.

The TTF Statistical Review 2011 – Industry Facts and Figures reveals a degree of recovery in 2010, with the consumption of timber and panel products reaching a level of more than 14 million cubic metres (m³). The import sector grew by 8.4% in volume, to 8.37 million m³, while UK production increased by 9.2% to 6.45 million m³.  As a result, the industry rose in value by just over 20% to £3.13 billion.

FIRA International will be exhibiting at Timber Expo 2011, a dynamic new event designed to bring the timber industry under one roof for the first time. The event will be held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on the 27th and 28th of September, 2011.

With its unparalleled furniture industry knowledge, FIRA works to raise performance throughout the furniture supply chain by offering research, testing and certification schemes. FIRA also offers consultancy services in business process improvement, environmental management, ergonomics, tendering and specifications. FIRA is also well known for its FIRA Service Technicians which are the leading, independent after sales service, and The Furniture Ombudsman which operates independently to raise standards within the furniture and home improvement markets.