Ministers remain locked in talks with sector over future of clawback tax
Prioritising defence and clean energy may deliver some objectives — but not this one
Labour must focus its efforts on improving the business environment
A 10-year plan to raise productivity and growth depends on tackling vested interests and unleashing investment
The UK government faces few of the obstacles that stymied the former US president’s agenda
Long-awaited plan focuses on bringing down energy costs and promoting eight sectors, but includes repurposed commitments
Sectors including automotive, aerospace and chemicals will be exempt from paying green levies on electricity bills
Debates about big or small government belong in the past; being agile enough to seize future chances is what matters
Reducing ‘eye-watering’ costs will be centrepiece of government’s industrial strategy next week
Talks on scheme failed to reach deal before Wednesday’s announcement
Delay comes as pressure mounts on ministers to draw up plan to cut punishing energy costs
Lobby groups call on Starmer to ensure imminent plan tackles power bills for wide range of companies
Shielding industry from inflated prices is centrepiece of next month’s announcement
Despite the gloom, Labour has another shot at changing the narrative through its promised industrial strategy
Trump’s hard line on Ukraine and Nato poses difficult choices for the UK’s defence industry
National Audit Office says departments needs to work together more effectively on industrial strategy
Ministers want financial firepower targeted at areas highlighted in industrial strategy
Despite gloomy outlook on business costs, executives report ‘heightened optimism’ about investment
New structures and pronouncements mean little unless business takes them seriously — there is no appetite for talking shops
Advisers also include John Kingman and Shriti Vadera
Ministers want to deepen government links with tech companies and start-ups
City veteran will help develop policy in one of government’s eight high-growth sectors
Business leaders and regional mayors try to influence government’s flagship economic growth policy
Clare Barclay will lead new statutory body tasked with helping Britain win investment away from rival nations
Clock is ticking in search for buyers of 163-year-old Belfast landmark and three other works across UK
