Brown appeals for discipline as doubts grow over growth forecast
Press Review 19 May 2005
Gordon Brown has warned that wage discipline in the public sector is essential to preserve stability in the economy.
Brown looks to build bridges with CBI
Press Review 18 May 2005
Gordon Brown told the CBI's annual dinner last night that Labour would adopt a "more humble" approach over regulation in its third term.
Brown to woo business at CBI dinner
News Article 17 May 2005
Gordon Brown will tonight seek to reassure business that the government is intent on making Britain the most business-friendly country in the world.
Labour split on working week
Press Review 10 May 2005
Labour will be torn between its business commitments and union backers this week when its MEPs vote on plans to remove Britian's opt-out from the European working time directive.
Economy figures deal blow to Brown
Press Review 4 May 2005
Labour's attempts to focus on the economy in the final hours before polling were hit yesterday by new statistics.
Brown bids to make homes an election issue
News Article 3 May 2005
Gordon Brown has highlighted plans to extend home ownership in a Labour third term.
Women workers 'have most at stake in election'
News Article 2 May 2005
The TUC has published its pre-election review of the main party manifestos, concluding that women workers have the most to gain or lose on May 5.
Labour bids to move campaign on from Iraq
News Article 29 April 2005
Tony Blair and Gordon Brown have sought to move the election focus on from the war in Iraq, unveiling a new set of posters on their economic record.
Labour sets out business proposals
Press Review 29 April 2005
Labour published its business manifesto on Thursday, a central plank of which was its commitment to "tackling red tape at home and abroad."
Think tanks differ over Labour and economy
Press Review 29 April 2005
Two think tanks have offered opposing views of Labour's economic policies.
Blair and Brown woo business vote
News Article 28 April 2005
Labour has launched its business manifesto in a bid to refocus the election agenda to the economy.
PM hails record on urban regeneration
News Article 25 April 2005
Tony Blair has highlighted Labour's record on delivering urban regeneration.
Parties compete for business vote
News Article 25 April 2005
Gordon Brown has said the government will remain committed to economic stability, but the Tories and Lib Dems have said they have better policies for business.
Brown would breach 'golden rule', finds report
News Article 25 April 2005
The economy is currently strong but problems await the incoming government, according to the Ernst & Young ITEM Club.
Parties battle for business vote
Press Review 25 April 2005
Both Labour and the Conservatives are today aiming to woo the business vote.