UK business secretary

Defence Secretary John Healey is set to promise a 'new age of industrialisation' for the UK in a speech at the Labour Party conference. The address is expected to set out plans to boost British manufacturing and defence industry as part of the government's economic strategy, drawing attention from political and business commentators during the conference season.

The business secretary has warned that any renewed push for Britain to rejoin the European Union risks causing economic and political uncertainty. The comments come amid ongoing debate over the UK's post-Brexit relationship with Brussels, with some campaigning for closer ties or renewed membership. Critics of rejoining argue reopening the question would unsettle businesses and trade arrangements.

The Business Secretary has warned that a renewed campaign to rejoin the European Union risks creating uncertainty for businesses. The intervention comes as debate over the UK's relationship with Brussels resurfaces, with the minister arguing that reopening the question of EU membership would leave companies facing unclear long-term conditions for trade, investment and regulation.