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MPC right not to change policy, says IoD

Responding to the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to hold interest rates and quantitative easing at their current levels, Graeme Leach, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “More money means more growth. That’s the lesson of recent months. Broad money growth remains weak but it has picked up over the past 6…

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Queen’s speech may be last chance to unleash business

Ahead of the Queen’s speech on Wednesday, the Institute of Directors calls for the introduction of three Bills to boost business and the economy. New survey data from IoD members reveals that the two biggest factors holding back businesses are the economy and government regulation. 65% of members say economic conditions are having a negative effect…

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Government ‘dithering’ is holding back vital infrastructure upgrades

Commenting on a report released today by the Public Accounts Committee, criticising the credibility of the Government’s plans to update the UK’s infrastructure, Simon Walker, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “The UK’s infrastructure is in dire need of an upgrade, but government dithering is holding back urgent improvements. For schemes that need…

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IoD Director General welcomes scheme to encourage employee shareholding

Last night the House of Lords voted in favour of the so-called ‘Rights for Shares’ scheme, under which employees will be able to waive some employment rights in exchange for capital gains tax-exempt shares in the company. Welcoming the development, Simon Walker, Director General of the Institute of Directors, said: “It is good news that…

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