Business issues
Securing a private sector-led recovery is essential to delivering long-term sustainable growth in the UK
To achieve this we have identified a number of business issues where action is needed to ensure firms are best able to compete effectively and create employment. These business issues fit within the broad themes of delivering economic growth and balanced public finances, building a flexible high-skilled labour market, reforming public services and working towards a sustainable future.
In all these areas we will work with businesses to draw up policy proposals, highlight where current policies are working, campaign against unnecessary regulations and identify initiatives that can best help employers take advantage of business opportunities.
Creative and digital industries
Creative and digital industries are among the fastest growing sectors in the UK
Construction
The construction industry creates and maintains infrastructure for the present and future
Corporate governance
Good corporate governance is essential for every successful, sustainable business
The economy
Helping businesses plan for the future and influencing economic decision-making
Education and skills
The future of the education and skills system is vital to the UK
Employment
A forward-looking approach to employment law is essential to promote economic growth
Energy and climate change
Climate change is no longer a threat to be feared, but a business opportunity
Financial services
A healthy economy needs a healthy financial system – to help businesses to invest and grow
Infrastructure
The UK economy can only grow with the right infrastructure powering it
Public services
Public services touch the lives of everyone in society – and business has a major role to play
Manufacturing and innovation
Investment in R&D and innovation is essential for the UK’s economic recovery
Tax
The UK needs a competitive tax regime to prosper in an increasingly globalised economy
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