Latest Economy and Business Features

George Osborne MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer

Speech to the Green Alliance: The challenges and the solutions of climate change

In a recent speech the Shadow Chancellor argues that "combination of interlocking concerns about energy security, rising oil prices and climate change represent an unprecedented opportunity to take action against climate change."

14 Jul 2008 - 18:29

Clayton Christensen, Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School

The Need for New Value Networks

Although there is consensus that the world needs to shift to more efficient, lower-carbon energy sources, we are probably going about it the wrong way says Clayton Christensen from Harvard Business School

14 Jul 2008 - 18:26

Interview with Martin Brocklehurst, Head of External Programmes at the Environment Agency on SME awareness

Interview with Martin Brocklehurst, Head of External Programmes at the Environment Agency on SME awareness

Environmental guidance saves small businesses over £58 million. Local authority and government influencers urged to support environmental compliance to ensure sustainable development in Britain.

14 Jul 2008 - 18:24

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California

Need for Long-Term Energy Policy in the US - Speech at the Climate Change Summit in Florida

In a recent speech at the Climate Change Summit in Florida, the Governor calls for a long term energy policy that addresses challenges of rising fuel prices, climate change and national security and urges politicians to make tough choices.

7 Jul 2008 - 17:53

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Localities should shape their own prosperity

To address local disadvantage councils need the means to lead consistent strategies to make their areas competitive and sustainable in the global economy argues Matthew Clifton.

7 Jul 2008 - 17:52

Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister

Creating a low carbon economy

The Prime Minister in a recent speech said while it is important to look for ways to make energy cheaper in the short term in the long term it is in Britain's best interest to explore a green economic future.

30 Jun 2008 - 17:29

Lagan: a decade of success - An interview with Des Speed, Chief Executive

Lagan: a decade of success - An interview with Des Speed, Chief Executive

What happens to a company when its status as a dark horse begins to transform into something brighter and more mainstream? eGov monitor speaks to the CEO Lagan on the journey from a start up to an internationally renowned public sector partner.

30 Jun 2008 - 17:27

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Making corporate social responsibility effective

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a badge of respectability for major companies. But voluntary initiatives to promote socially responsible business practices can never replace protective legislation says the author.

30 Jun 2008 - 17:27

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How Europe could leap-frog the US in productivity

In some key areas Europe is ahead of the United States in the application of digital technologies, but it lags far behind the US in overall productivity. Robert Atkinson, outlines the reforms needed to make digital Europe work better

30 Jun 2008 - 17:25

Peter Mandelson, EU Trade Commissioner

Russia and the EU: building trust on a shared continent

How can Russia and EU work together explores Peter Mandelson in a recent speech in Moscow where he asked Russia to contemplate how can the economic progress of the last few years can be sustained.

23 Jun 2008 - 17:09

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