From wine makers to those at the helm of fast-growth technology businesses, our “I’m voting as…” series will be unearthing the desires of business leaders in the approach to the 2015 general election. Next in the firing line is a well-known face from the fund manager space, Gervais Williams.
The first few key policies that might cross your mind when thinking of the Green Party will probably not involve business or the economy but, as Real Business has found out, it’s a space becoming increasingly relevant for the traditionally environmentally-led party.
With contrasting opinion polls making it hard to determine who will come out top in May’s general election, Real Business has been hearing from business leaders on what will be impacting on their decision. Next in line is Adam Tavener, who has spent the last few years disrupting the alternative finance market.
Entrepreneurs are less confident about business growth, according to the latest results for Smith & Williamson’s quarterly Enterprise Index.
Business leaders in the SME space are a vital ingredient in creating a strong and diverse economy for generations to come. As such, Real Business has canvassed opinion on what a number would like to see from a future government.
In the lead up to the general election on 7 May, when the British public will be selecting the next government, Real Business is asking business leaders up and down the country what kind of administration they would like to see in place. First up is Love Energy Savings CEO Phil Foster.
In an interview with Real Business ahead of the general election, business and enterprise minister Matthew Hancock has revealed his highlights of the Conservatives’ time in power, shot down comments from Labour, and discussed what businesses should expect if the political party stays in command.
The UK’s general election campaign officially kicked off last week and it is no surprise that markets woke up to the ensuing political discourse: the UK equity market underperformed the major markets, losing 0.7 per cent. The decline came in spite of relatively sanguine economic reports, including a modest upward revision to fourth quarter GDP, consumer confidence reaching its highest level for almost 13 years and solid manufacturing data.
In his first intervention since the start of the election campaign, former prime minister Tony Blair accused David Cameron of pandering for votes by promising an EU referendum, which could “cause the most intense period of instability” since World War II. His input, however, is being dismissed by many Brits.
Parliament has officially been dissolved and with only two months to go before the general election, political rhetoric is heating up. In an attempt to establish policy differentiation, all parties have articulated potential legislative change for various sectors.
