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CBI conference 2012 as it happened

The CBI conference is a critical opportunity for politicians to impress business leaders

We've been live-blogging from the CBI conference in central London, as Cameron, Miliband, Boris and co courted Britain's business leaders.

CBI: Executive pay arrangements must be fair

Entrepreneurs get access to empty govt offices

Cameron bids to inspire business amid faltering confidence

Cameron's CBI 2012 speech in full

David Cameron continues his elusive search for growth

Read the full text of David Cameron's speech to business leaders at the 2012 CBI conference here.

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Comment: Cameron's war rhetoric masks a cynical power grab

Alex Stevenson: Judicial review changes will only help slipshod civil servants

The prime minister is using the rhetoric of war to justify rolling back a fundamental part of Britain's constitution.

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CBI: Budget is a confidence boost for business

The Budget is a boost in confidence, says Cridland

John Cridland, secretary general of the Confederation of British Industry, reacts to today's Budget announcements.

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Cridland: Credit easing is a short-term solution

CBI secretary general John Cridland welcomes the government's decision to pay £20 billion to help small businesses borrow at a lower rate.

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CBI: The prime minister's goals could not have come at a better time

John Cridland, secretary general of the Confederation of British Industry, welcomes the government's proposals today on the potential for part-privatisation of British roads:

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Fox returns to demand tax cuts

Liam Fox is back to ruffle coalition feathers

Momentum towards tax cuts is continuing to accelerate, as Liam Fox and the CBI add their weight to calls to help businesses foster Britain's economic recovery.

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Give the young jobs, Clegg begs businesses

Nick Clegg is appealing to Britain's businesses to take on more young people as the coalition continues to face a bleak economic outlook.

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Coalition divisions emerging over Hester bonus row

Stephen Hester's RBS bonus has prompted a major political row

Differences of opinion are emerging within the coalition over its response to the RBS bonus row.

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CBI: Coalition's work programme is an improvement

CBI chief policy director Katja Hall comments on the National Audit Office's report revealing the government overegged the impact of its work programme:

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CBI: Executive pay arrangements must be fair

CBI director-general John Cridland comments on the government's proposed clampdown on executive pay:

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Autumn statement 2011: UK firms digest 'plan A plus'

Coalition has business world firmly onside

George Osborne's autumn statement has been branded 'Plan A Plus' by business leaders.

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CBI: Short-term measures needed urgently

Katja Hall, chief policy director of the CBI, comments on Department for Education figures which show that 1.16 million 16- to 24-year-olds were not in education, employment or training in the third quarter of 2011:

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Sketch: For once, an audience that approves of Cameron's cuts

Business leaders were more receptive this year to Cameron's cuts

One year ago David Cameron promised business leaders he would be an unashamed "salesman". Twelve months later the pitch has worsened, but the CBI are still buying it.

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