Brown to become Rover ambassador
Press Review 11 February 2005
Chancellor Gordon Brown is to lobby on behalf of the MG Rover group when he visits China later this month.
DTI steps in to save Rover deal
Press Review 26 January 2005
The government has promised MG Rover’s potential Chinese partner a £100 million "dowry" to prevent the collapse of a proposed rescue deal for the Midlands carmaker.
Embargo move 'won't see flood of arms to China'
News Article 25 January 2005
The government has rejected suggestions that lifting the European Union's arms embargo on China will lead to a "flood" of exports.
Blair hails 'superjumbo'
News Article 18 January 2005
Tony Blair has spoken of his pride in the launch of the new Airbus A380 airliner.
Ulster's economy in 'slowdown'
News Article 18 January 2005
Northern Ireland's economy is slowing down and needs urgent government action, according to a new study.
Gloom on future of economy
Press Review 13 December 2004
An Ernst and Young survey of some of Britain's fastest growing companies has found that only 32 per cent think Britain has a more enterprising culture now than it did five years ago.
MPs make case for cars of the future
News Article 7 November 2004
MPs have warned that car drivers must face up to the reality of global warming.
Blair and Brown intervene in Jaguar row
Press Review 30 September 2004
The prime minister and chancellor have intervened in the row over Ford's plans to stop Jaguar production at its Coventry factory.
Labour leadership avoids Iraq defeat
News Article 30 September 2004
Ministers have avoided an embarrassing conference defeat on a call for a "phased withdrawal" of British troops from Iraq.
Amicus calls for manufacturing aid
Press Review 27 September 2004
Amicus has published a "manufacturing blueprint" calling for improved finance for SMEs, the creation of a national investment bank and an increase in state aid for manufacturing.
Rate rises impact on small manufacturers
Press Review 16 August 2004
The UK's smaller manufacturers have reported a sluggish recovery over recent months despite an overall upturn in the economy, business chiefs say today.
Small manufacturers see recovery slow
News Article 16 August 2004
The UK's smaller manufacturers have reported a sluggish recovery over recent months despite an overall upturn in the economy, according to the latest survey.
Hoon in rift with US over protectionism
Press Review 30 July 2004
Geoff Hoon has written to the American defence secretary expressing his concern at US protectionism in the arms industry.
Ministers defend manufacturing record
Press Review 16 July 2004
Gordon Brown made a surprise appearance at yesterday's TUC conference to defend the government's record on manufacturing.
Hewitt defends manufacturing policy
News Article 15 July 2004
Patricia Hewitt has defended the government's policy on promoting the manufacturing sector.
