It’s time to switch on the Northern Powerhouse, businesses tell George Osborne
Northern Chambers of Commerce want policy changes made in transport, skills training and immigration to take into account needs of the region.
CBI identifies £16.3bn savings ahead of Comprehensive Spending Review
More than £16bn worth of savings over the next five years have been identified by the CBI ahead of the government's Comprehensive Spending Review.
A ballsy plan from the Shadow Chancellor
For once, I’m standing shoulder to shoulder with Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls and backing his call for VAT to be slashed to five per cent on DIY and home improvements.