http://3859301.test.prositehosting.co.uk/ A RSS Summary of Business for New Europe en info@bnegroup.org Copyright 2013 2013-01-11T08:30:08+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/events/view/forty-years-of-the-uk-in-the-eu-looking-back-looking-forward/ Business for New Europe and the European Parliament Information Office in the UK would like to invite you to a panel discussion on the 40 year anniversary of UK’s accession into the European Economic Community. This event will not only look back over the 40 years since the UK became a member of the Single Market but it will also discuss the future challenges for the UK in Europe.  We will ask the question, what influence has the UK had in shaping the EU as we know it and what role will it have in Europe’s future? This inaugural event… 2013-01-11T08:30:08+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/events/view/forty-years-of-the-uk-in-the-eu-looking-back-looking-forward/ http://www.bnegroup.org/events/view/appg-eu-leaving-is-not-an-option-the-uk-in-the-eu/ Business for New Europe, in partnership with the All Party Parliamentary Group on the European Union,  would like to invite you to a Christmas reception looking at the potential challenges facing the UK’s EU membership in 2013.   Speakers Welcome by Emma Reynolds MP | Shadow Europe Minister and APPG EU Co-Chair Peter Kellner | President, YouGov Sir Andrew Cahn | Vice Chairman, Nomura, Public Policy EMEA   Please note the speeches shall commence at 6pm sharp and will be followed by drinks and canapés until 7.30pm.   RSVP | Click register here if you wish to attend this event. Please note that an RSVP is… 2012-12-11T17:45:21+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/events/view/appg-eu-leaving-is-not-an-option-the-uk-in-the-eu/ http://www.bnegroup.org/events/view/conservative-party-conference-fringe-event-europe-from-crisis-to-growth/ This panel discussion is part of a series of events across the three conferences. The eurocrisis has been the defining political issue in Europe in 2012 with the European Union coming under its greatest strains since its foundation.  The stability of the common currency is still far from certain with potentially devastating consequences to not only the Eurozone, but also for the British economy. With the Eurozone being the UK’s biggest trade partner, the need for a resolution of the crisis could not be more important.  The debate, however, on how to acquire growth whilst at the same time pursue… 2012-10-09T19:30:43+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/events/view/conservative-party-conference-fringe-event-europe-from-crisis-to-growth/ http://www.bnegroup.org/events/view/conservative-party-conference-fringe-event-is-europe-part-of-the-solution-o/ This panel discussion is part of a series of events across the three conferences.   Many assume that legislation originating from the European Union is decreed in Brussels without much oversight, scrutiny or influence from national politicians.  The truth is that British parliamentarians, both in Brussels and London, are required to analyse and influence this legislation on a daily basis.  In fact, since the adoption of the Lisbon Treaty, Westminster has been given greater scrutiny powers to do so. This panel discussion will therefore bring together a Member of the House of Commons, Member of the House of Lords, a… 2012-10-08T17:30:57+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/events/view/conservative-party-conference-fringe-event-is-europe-part-of-the-solution-o/ http://www.bnegroup.org/events/view/labour-party-conference-fringe-event-is-europe-part-of-the-solution-or-part/ This panel discussion is part of a series of events across the three conferences. Many assume that legislation originating from the European Union is decreed in Brussels without much oversight, scrutiny or influence from national politicians.  The truth is that British parliamentarians, both in Brussels and London, are required to analyse and influence this legislation on a daily basis.  In fact, since the adoption of the Lisbon Treaty, Westminster has been given greater scrutiny powers to do so. This panel discussion will therefore bring together a Member of the House of Commons, Member of the House of Lords, a British… 2012-10-02T17:45:12+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/events/view/labour-party-conference-fringe-event-is-europe-part-of-the-solution-or-part/ http://www.bnegroup.org/publications/ This publication is intended as a resource for those looking for an informed and balanced debate about Britain’s membership of the European Union. Business for New Europe is a coalition of pro-European business leaders making a positive case for British leadership in the EU. We have pulled together facts from our own briefing notes, answers to Parliamentary questions, surveys, and information from other think tanks. The focus is invariably on the economic and business aspects of our relationship with the EU, but also provides information on the enlargement of the EU, foreign policy and defence.  This document will be updated… 2013-03-25T18:33:51+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/publications/ http://www.bnegroup.org/publications/ Across this year’s party conferences, Business for New Europe in association with Aviva held a series of events asking questions including whether the EU was part of the solution or part of the problem to the UK’s economic and whether the various political parties ought to commit to holding a referendum at the next general election. Speakers included Business Secretary Vince Cable, Europe Minister David Lidington and Labour Leader Ed Miliband’s adviser on European affairs, Lord Wood of Anfield. At each event the speakers and audience were asked for their views on Europe and Britain’s membership, BNE also presents here… 2012-11-02T16:45:22+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/publications/ http://www.bnegroup.org/publications/ This paper seeks to set out the background, the key issues and recommendations for the UK government in forthcoming European Council negotiations in October and December which are taking place with a view to the creation of a European Banking Union.‘ 2012-10-18T08:39:02+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/publications/ http://www.bnegroup.org/publications/ This month's issue includes comment on the UK's eurozone exposure, upcoming details on BNE's party conference programme, events and much more. ‘ 2012-08-07T11:15:21+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/publications/ http://www.bnegroup.org/publications/ We will be holding two series of panel discussions across the three main party conferences this autumn: “We need to talk about Brussels: Is Europe part of the solution or part of the problem? and “Europe: From crisis to growth”.   ‘ 2012-08-07T10:07:02+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/publications/ http://www.bnegroup.org/media/press-release-focus-on-migrant-rules-welcome-but-measures-should-go-further/ Pro-European business group, Business for New Europe, welcomed the Prime Minister’s focus on reforming immigration rules, but said the problem of migrants claiming benefits from day one was not addressed by his plans.   The Prime Minister proposed to limit Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) to six months unless migrants could prove they have a genuine chance of finding work, but this did not address the current problem where migrants could claim from the day they arrived in the UK. BNE called for European Economic Area (EEA) nationals to be subject to a three-month qualification period for benefits under a reformed Habitual… 2013-03-25T17:12:49+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/media/press-release-focus-on-migrant-rules-welcome-but-measures-should-go-further/ http://www.bnegroup.org/media/press-release-britains-economy-could-be-damaged-by-in-out-referendum/ The Prime Minister has set out welcome suggestions for reform of the European Union, opening the debate on how it can be made more competitive. But, he has also introduced considerable uncertainty into the UK economy by placing a question mark over Britain’s EU membership. Roland Rudd, Chairman of BNE said, “The overall vision is good and we welcome the refocusing on competitiveness and a new single market council. We also welcome the renegotiation of issues on a multilateral rather than unilateral basis.” He went on to say, “However, to call for a new treaty for these changes, on the premise that… 2013-01-23T13:10:37+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/media/press-release-britains-economy-could-be-damaged-by-in-out-referendum/ http://www.bnegroup.org/media/press-release-the-uk-can-work-with-eu-banking-proposals/ The UK can work with today’s proposals from the European Commission for banking regulation. They include a widely trailed move to put the regulation of the Eurozone’s 6,000 banks under one roof at the European Central Bank and bolster the European Banking Authority’s mandate to safeguard the Single Market. Phillip Souta, Director of BNE, said, “This is a realistic move on the part of the Commission. It allows all the EU’s members to focus on what really matters – securing the bloc’s banks whilst safeguarding the Single Market. The UK has rightly been calling for a banking union amongst the… 2012-09-12T15:09:16+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/media/press-release-the-uk-can-work-with-eu-banking-proposals/ http://www.bnegroup.org/media/press-release-europe-and-america-should-ditch-doha-focus-on-transatlantic-t/ Europe and America should call for an end to the failed Doha negotiations and focus, amongst other things, on an EU/US trade deal, according to a report released by Business for New Europe, a UK coalition of pro-European business leaders. The report calls for an ambitious transatlantic free trade agreement in addition to reform of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).  Phillip Souta, Director of BNE, said “It is widely accepted that the Doha Round has ground to a halt.  The EU and the US should focus on what will create jobs and growth, which is a transatlantic trade deal… 2012-06-21T15:57:09+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/media/press-release-europe-and-america-should-ditch-doha-focus-on-transatlantic-t/ http://www.bnegroup.org/media/press-release-mps-call-to-push-eu-usa-trade-deal-and-strengthen-wto/ The EU should pursue an ambitious EU-US trade agreement whilst seeking to strengthen the World Trade Organization. That’s the call from the newly elected co-chairs of the cross party parliamentary group on the European Union, Emma Reynolds MP (Labour), Robert Buckland MP (Conservative) and Stephen Gilbert MP (Liberal Democrat). A deal with the US would provide a much needed boost to British and European growth. With the Doha Round firmly in the doldrums, it is also vital for Europe to ensure that the WTO remains relevant to 21st challenges, including the rise of emerging economies. The MPs’ call follows the… 2012-05-24T08:31:26+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/media/press-release-mps-call-to-push-eu-usa-trade-deal-and-strengthen-wto/ http://www.bnegroup.org/media/in-the-media/bne-in-the-telegraph-eminent-british-business-leaders-sceptics-putting-poli/ Let's take a closer look at that story in the Independent this morning (see 07.05) about some of Britain's most eminent business leaders accusing Eurosceptic MPs of putting "politics before economics" and abandoning the national interest in their calls for Britain to leave the EU. Sir Richard Branson, Lloyds chairman Sir Win Bischoff and Sir Martin Sorrell of WPP have written a letter to the Independent saying that the benefit of EU membership outweighs the cost. Here's their letter in full and a taster of what they had to say: The economic case to stay in the EU is overwhelming. The creation of the Single Market was instigated by Britain, and… 2013-05-20T14:41:23+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/media/in-the-media/bne-in-the-telegraph-eminent-british-business-leaders-sceptics-putting-poli/ http://www.bnegroup.org/media/in-the-media/bne-in-the-times-no-10-fears-ukip-may-win-euro-election/ Downing Street is conceding that the UK Independence Party could come first in next year’s European elections. A senior figure at No 10 said privately that it was now a “reasonable assumption” that Nigel Farage’s party would top the poll in 2014, despite repeated attempts by David Cameron to stop the loss of Tory votes to UKIP. His words came as Mr Cameron was accused of “losing control” of his party over Europe by the former Foreign Secretary, Lord Howe. The peer said that the Conservatives were having a “long, nervous breakdown” over the issue. The Prime Minister was dogged… 2013-05-20T14:35:56+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/media/in-the-media/bne-in-the-times-no-10-fears-ukip-may-win-euro-election/ http://www.bnegroup.org/media/in-the-media/bne-in-city-am-eu-row-deepens-as-tory-disorder-sees-ukip-rising/ DAVID Cameron was left fighting opposition on all sides yesterday as Tory divisions widened over Europe and the gay marriage debate. As the Prime Minister faced criticism from Tory activists and former ministers, a group of pro-EU business leaders made their latest call for Britain to stay in Europe even as the Eurosceptic UK Independence Party (Ukip) hit record levels of support. The 19 business leaders including Sir Richard Branson and Sir Martin Sorrell have written to The Independent claiming that EU membership is worth up to £92bn a year and saying that Eurosceptic politicians are putting their own interests… 2013-05-20T14:32:51+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/media/in-the-media/bne-in-city-am-eu-row-deepens-as-tory-disorder-sees-ukip-rising/ http://www.bnegroup.org/media/in-the-media/bne-in-the-daily-mail-every-family-would-be-up-3500-worse-off-if-britain-le/ Every family will be up to £3,500 worse off if Britain leaves the European Union, business leaders including the heads of BT, Shell and Eurostar warned today. Eurosceptic Tories calling for withdrawal from Brussels are accused of putting ‘politics before economics’, with EU membership worth between £31billion and £92billion a year to the UK. Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson, Sir Win Bischoff  chairman of Lloyds Banking Group and Sir Martin Sorrell of global advertising firm WPP are among 20 business chiefs who signed an open letter on the need to ‘promote the cause of EU membership’.   David Cameron’s leadership… 2013-05-20T14:21:11+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/media/in-the-media/bne-in-the-daily-mail-every-family-would-be-up-3500-worse-off-if-britain-le/ http://www.bnegroup.org/media/in-the-media/bbc-eurosceptic-mps-attacked-by-business-leaders/ Those calling for the UK to leave the EU are "putting politics before economics", business leaders have said. In a letter to the Independent, figures from BT, Shell, Lloyds Banking Group and Deloitte, estimated membership was worth up to £92bn a year to Britain. But the 19 signatories accepted reforms were needed and urged David Cameron to protect the City from EU ideas which they said put its standing at risk. The move comes amid splits within the Conservative Party over Europe. On Sunday, Tory grandee Lord Howe accused the prime minister of "running scared" of Eurosceptics and… 2013-05-20T08:39:59+00:00 http://www.bnegroup.org/media/in-the-media/bbc-eurosceptic-mps-attacked-by-business-leaders/