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22 Jun Economy

Labour Pledge To Boost Ethnic Minority Business To End Major Race Disparities

Labour MP Anneliese Dodds, shadow secretary of state for women and equalities, has warned of major disparities among small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) that are “leaving much-needed extra economic growth on the table”.

21 Jun Brexit

Tories Ghost Major Business Conference While Labour Pledge "New Economic Diplomacy"

Organisers of a major new trade conference in Birmingham have criticised government for failing to send a single minister to the event, while Labour sent two members of the shadow cabinet.

01 May Social affairs

Tory MP Says There Are “No Effective Measures” To Tackle Sexual Harassment In Parliament

Conservative chair of the women and equalities committee Caroline Nokes has renewed her call for clearly defined processes to tackle issues around sexual harassment in Parliament, expressing frustration that there are currently “no effective measures” in place.

Suffolk Chamber Survey: 5G Is Critical, Raises Questions About Business Awareness

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12 Apr Economy

Suffolk Chamber Survey: 5G Is Critical, Raises Questions About Business Awareness

Decades-old laws affecting business tenants to be reviewed

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28 Mar Home affairs

Decades-old laws affecting business tenants to be reviewed

Top Stories: Government Department Reshuffle, UK Sends Earthquake Rescue Support

07 Feb Political parties

The prime minister is expected to announce his first reshuffle of cabinet ministers and government departments since taking office.

30 Jan Economy

Keir Starmer Promises Industry Leaders Labour Is A "Reliable Partner" For Global Business

Keir Starmer told international business leaders that Labour is a “reliable partner” in global trade and industry at a reception in Westminster on Monday evening.

24 Jan Economy

The hospitality sector needs a renewed cost of living package to pull it back from the brink

The cost of living crisis is causing hardship not only to individuals and families but also to the businesses that employ millions of people in the United Kingdom hospitality sector.

15 Dec 2022 Communities

Government must do more to help businesses deliver for left behind communities

Businesses in the United Kingdom are keen to play their part to deliver for communities across the country, especially as the cost of living crisis continues to impact people from all walks of life.

22 Nov 2022 Economy

Labour "Ready" To Work with Business, Rishi Sunak Uses Private GP, Tory MP To Stand Down

Labour leader Keir Starmer has told business leaders that his party is “ready” to work with them in his address at the CBI conference in Birmingham.

21 Nov 2022 Economy

Rishi Sunak Promises Business Innovation, Minister Dismisses "Swiss-style" Brexit, MP Scorns Beckham In Qatar

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised that the government wants to focus on “innovation” and “new ideas” to drive economic growth in a major speech to business leaders at the annual CBI Conference in Birmingham.

Tackling the cost of living crisis will require businesses to step up

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29 Sep 2022 Economy

Tackling the cost of living crisis will require businesses to step up

New research from Which? indicates that businesses have the power to go further in supporting those who need it most.

29 Jul 2022 Economy

Majority Of Tory Voters Back Rishi Sunak Plan To Increase Corporation Tax On Business Profits

Exclusive: A majority of Conservative voters surveyed for a new poll have indicated they are in favour of a proposed hike in the rate of corporation tax.

Coca-Cola bottler partners with local businesses and charity to help regenerate Birmingham’s canals ahead of the Commonwealth Games

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21 Jul 2022 Environment

Coca-Cola bottler partners with local businesses and charity to help regenerate Birmingham’s canals ahead of the Commonwealth Games

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola globally, is partnering with the Canal & River Trust on an FMCG sector initiative to enhance areas along the Birmingham canal network ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

“Stepping Up to Level Up”: Why UK businesses should care about inclusive growth

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20 Jun 2022 Environment

“Stepping Up to Level Up”: Why UK businesses should care about inclusive growth

With Levelling Up in the headlines, what role can UK businesses play in supporting sustainable and inclusive economic growth? We sat down with John Godfrey, L&G’s Director of Levelling Up, to hear more about how major UK businesses like L&G can help boost growth, raise living standards and restore local pride.

31 Mar 2022 Coronavirus

The hospitality industry ought to give the government credit for the generous support it received during Covid

As we emerge from the Covid pandemic I think we can all agree that this has been the most extraordinary time in most of our lives – and in the life of our nation. There will be many lessons to be learned.

25 Jan 2022 Economy

Levelling up will only work with local business at its heart

Businesses across the UK are facing challenges. From trying to find the right skills for their workforce, to the need for greater investment in the local economy, and about how much they value their Chamber of Commerce.

21 Jan 2022 Economy

We need a new approach to help businesses get the staff they need

Listening to the Conservative party, you would think that the economy was their get out of jail free card. Labour MPs ask about the parties in Downing Street? “But the economy!” they bellow from across the chamber.

Prestigious media business course relaunches for Summer 2022 to address talent drive

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09 Dec 2021 Economy

Prestigious media business course relaunches for Summer 2022 to address talent drive

The Advertising Association’s prestigious Media Business Course (MBC) is to return in 2022 and will now be held in the summer on 5-8 July at the Grand Hotel in Brighton.

07 Dec 2021 Economy

UK Export Finance is open for business with billions available to unleash our untapped export potential

The pandemic has caused unparalleled disruptions to global trade – but the world is rebounding, and we must be ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

In the fight against climate change, we need to 'Think Small First'

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08 Nov 2021 Environment

In the fight against climate change, we need to 'Think Small First'

SMEs are vital for the UK to achieve Net Zero. We need to remove the barriers that are preventing them from taking action.

27 Oct 2021 Economy

To make ‘levelling up’ a success, we must be guided by evidence of what works

Levelling up provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the government to create a consensus as part of a common political agenda. To help achieve this ambitious agenda, the government must not rely on legislation alone. It will take a collaborative approach to ensure that levelling up works everywhere, not just for the areas that have easier access to Westminster.

19 Oct 2021 Economy

The UK must show it remains a world-leading place to invest

This week the UK will host investors from around the world at the Global Investment Summit. This is not only an opportunity to showcase British investment opportunities, innovation and expertise but it is also an important moment to remind decision makers why the UK has always been a top place to invest and grow.

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06 Oct 2021 Economy

The top barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs

“Financial service providers should be exploring opportunities to build trust in meaningful ways that are recognised by the community.”