Confederation of British Industry

Labour and enterprise is a kind of odd combos – vodka and tomato juice, socks and sandals, Crouch and Clancy – that it’s robust to get your head round. In my admittedly easy view of the world, Labour shouldn't essentially be anti-business…

Firms should be allowed to offer hard-up workers one-off, cost-of-living payments of up to £650 without welfare payments being slashed, business chiefs demand tonight. Industry leaders want to help staff battling high prices and the living…