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.
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.
After much speculation, predictions and comment, George Osborne has delivered his last Budget before the May election. But for all the fanfare of ISAs and reducing the deficit, there was a worrying lack of talk around education and youth unemployment. Is there a sustained and long-term plan for the next generation
By David Craik
There has arguably never been as much choice when it comes to selecting your local MP, and ultimately having a say on what the next government will look like. But what kind of head should you vote with, and what policies matter the most
Due to the upcoming election, it will be hard for some people to not look at the chancellor’s Budget on 18 March as more of a performance review than a series of fiscal measures designed to secure the economic future of the country.
After last week’s column about Labour’s plans to decimate UK business by hiking the top rate of tax, there have been a few comments that entrepreneurs should keep their political opinions to themselves.
Ahead of the 2015 general election, Real Business rounded up a handful of entrepreneurs and executives to discuss the issues small businesses face from the government, and the changes they would like to see by the next party in power.
Entrepreneurship is under attack and the election will be the battlefield where Labour aims to stick the knife in to business owners, who are actually the saviours of the economy.
