Mixed news on global productivity
Press Review 16 May 2005
Productivity growth in the world economy is almost double the rate it was five years ago.
Productivity department 'inefficient'
Press Review 10 May 2005
Business leaders have criticised the "evolution" of the Department of Trade and Industry into the Department for Productivity, Energy and Industry as a rebranding exercise rather than an attempt restructure or refocus the ministry.
Economy set for tough times, suggests CBI
Press Review 5 May 2005
A new survey of the economy predicts tough times for business in the second half of the year.
Issue of the day: The economy
News Article 15 April 2005
Party spokesmen debate the state of the British economy.
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Warning on London's business position
News Article 21 March 2005
Politicians should do more to secure London's position as a world class place in which to do business, the CBI has said.
Budget to boost British competitiveness
Press Review 15 March 2005
The latest leak ahead of tomorrow's Budget suggests the chancellor will use the statement to look out how the British economy can become more innovative.
Britain urges EU to accept globalisation
News Article 15 March 2005
The European Union must face up to the challenge of globalisation, according to a Treasury report.
Think tanks warn on economic policy
News Article 11 March 2005
Separate reports from two right-wing think tanks have warned that Gordon Brown is squandering the economic legacy inherited from the Conservatives.
Brown pledges prudent Budget
News Article 6 March 2005
Despite the proximity of the general election the chancellor has predicted that he will deliver a "prudent" Budget later this month.
Brown sounds Chinese warning over UK economy
News Article 21 February 2005
The chancellor has warned that Britain must promote science and technology or risk trailing behind China's economic surge.
Britain must keep pace with China, warns Brown
Press Review 21 February 2005
Britain must promote science and technology, or risk trailing behind China's economic surge, Gordon Brown will warn today.
Bank cautious but upbeat on economy
News Article 16 February 2005
The Bank of England has published its latest forecast for the UK economy, predicting robust growth and low inflation over the coming years.
Economic growth faster than expected
Press Review 10 February 2005
Official data shows that the economy grew faster last year than had been expected. Growth rates could reach 3.2 per cent, the Office for National Statistics found.
Defiant Brown sets scene for science-based Budget
News Article 4 February 2005
Gordon Brown has dismissed critics of his economic growth plans and promised to make Britain the most competitive country in the world.
