'Quick fix' Labour plans a cause for concern, experts warn

A Labour government would introduce "quick fixes" and interventionist policies, hindering job growth and sending a signal that Britain was no longer open for business, experts have warned. Business groups gave a lukewarm reception to Ed Miliband's unveiling of the Labour manifesto.

Manufacturers optimistic for 2014, says EEF

UK manufacturers are enjoying a strong start to the year and are confident about the outlook, according to their industry body, the EEF.

George Osborne targets budget surplus by 2020

George Osborne announced on Monday that a Conservative government would seek to run an overall budget surplus by 2020, a move that would put further pressure on welfare spending beyond the cuts already announced until 2017.