Sentences with phrase «as business secretary for»

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As the front - runner for U.S. secretary of state, Exxon Mobil Corp Chief Executive Rex Tillerson would bring a global business savvy seldom seen in a Cabinet member, let alone the country's top diplomat.

During one event attended by the prime minister that week, an investment seminar hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry at the Pierre Hotel, Dr. Ziad Haider, special representative for commercial and business affairs at the US Department of State said, «Secretary Kerry... likes to say that foreign policy is economic policy, and in saying that he's referring to that interplay between foreign policy, foreign affairs, economic issues, and it's certainly true with bilateral diplomatic relations, as well.»

In 2012, Ban Ki - moon, then the UN Secretary - General, picked Polman as one of 26 people to craft 17 goals for the world body — the only business executive in the group.

«Just as the president promised, making our businesses more competitive internationally is translating directly into benefits for the American worker, through increased wages, better benefits, and new jobs,» Lindsay Walters, a deputy White House press secretary, said in a statement.

Multiple Location Owners be aware: For purposes of sections 401, 408 (k), 408 (p), 410, 411, 415, and 416, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, all employees of trades or businesses (whether or not incorporated) which are under common control shall be treated as employed by a single employer.

Jessica Littlewood (NDP — Fort Saskatchewan - Vegreville): Appointed as parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Trade with responsibilities for small business, Littlewood is another rising star in the NDP caucus.

The Federal Reserve Act set staggered terms for the Federal Reserve Board members (selected by local business and financial leaders, not Washington politicians) so that the President could not «pack the bench» as Jackson had done in 1833 by removing Secretary Duane in favor of Taney.

They were led by their not - quite - ministerial colleague Bill Blair, the former Toronto Police Chief who has, in his capacity as a parliamentary secretary with special responsibility for not even remotely messing around, criss - crossed the country looking increasingly stern about this whole pot business.

A Discussion with Malta Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy, and Innovation — Silvio Schembri Malta has quickly emerged as a popular location to set up blockchain based businesses.

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He says he's surprised to be doing it as he's «not the son of a bus driver» in reference to business secretary Sajid Javid, before adding «why is it that we have to wait so long for these sons of a bus driver and then two come along at once?»

The former defence secretary, now viewed as a standard - bearer for right - wing Tories within the parliamentary party, will use a speech to business leaders in Birmingham to make the case for a change of tack, the Guardian reports.

The government will examine thousands of Clinton's emails for public release — and for possible security lapses — after revelations she used her private account to conduct official business as secretary of state, a senior State Department official said.

Vince Cable also performed for the Strictly judges during his stint as business secretary — but only on a Christmas special.

Regarded as one of the most left - wing of Lib Dem Cabinet ministers, the Business Secretary is often touted as a possible partner for Ed Miliband if the party went into coalition with Labour.

Rt Hon Lord Henley was appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Clive Lewis, Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, has come out in favour of the position as has influential pro-Corbyn journalist Paul Mason.

As business secretary in the Coalition, Cable used to spark news stories which ran for days by standing up on stage and raising the deficiencies of capitalism.

As business secretary, Cable looked for a way out; Danny Alexander, who had taken over from Laws as chief secretary to the Treasury, insisted the party should go along with the rise in tuition feeAs business secretary, Cable looked for a way out; Danny Alexander, who had taken over from Laws as chief secretary to the Treasury, insisted the party should go along with the rise in tuition feeas chief secretary to the Treasury, insisted the party should go along with the rise in tuition fees.

«The new Bill, once signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari will help to make Nigeria's business environment as competitive as its counterparts around the world; allow business owners to now register their businesses in a faster and more efficient way — using technology; removes all the unnecessary regulatory provisions — such as the requirement for «annual general meetings» and «company secretaries»; and reduces the minimum share capital for all companies and start - ups in Nigeria — which will encourage more investments and create new jobs.»

Business secretary Vince Cable and party president Tim Fallon have both been raised by commentators as potential alternatives to Nick Clegg in the run - up to the next general election, for example.

The former shadow pensions secretary will take on Eagle, who was previously shadow business secretary, in a parliamentary Labour party (PLP) hustings on Monday, as the two challengers vie for support from MPs and MEPs before Wednesday's deadline for nominations.

Greg Clark is liked by Downing Street but has not always impressed as business secretary and could also be in line for a move to another department.

He was known for his repeated warnings on finance before the 2008 crash and later joined the coalition government as secretary of state for business, innovation and skills.

Vince Cable: Cable's time in office, as the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, has not been a happy one - for him or his Cabinet colleagues.

A prominent campaigner for remain, the former education secretary has used her position at the helm of the Treasury select committee since losing her cabinet position to press the government over its plans for leaving the EU — often acting as a voice for business in parliament in her efforts to prevent a no - deal Brexit.

«As Secretary of State, Lorraine has been able to take the important roles of the Department of State — from real estate licensing to business incorporation to local government services — and combine them under the banner of better and more efficient service for the people of the State.»

Lord Oakeshott has often been seen as an unofficial spokesman for the Business Secretary - although that relationship has cooled in recent months.

He stood down as an MP in 2004 to become EU Trade Commissioner, before returning to the government under Gordon Brown as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, First Secretary of State, and Lord President of the Council.

In my new role as the UN Secretary - General's Special Envoy for Financing the Health MDGs, I have been charged with formulating a business plan to ensure that resources are secured to meet the malaria goal of near zero deaths, as well as the other maternal, child, AIDS and TB goals by the end of 2015, the internationally agreed deadline.

As the «women problem» perennially plagues David Cameron, whether from people defending the PM or slamming him for seemingly inching away from filling his cabinet with more women, the business secretary acknowledged: «Women are underrepresented in both sides of the coalition, and in Parliament, which should be representative of the country... We're not doing enough.»

Turns out David Tennant «s stellar performance as downtrodden former Business Secretary Aiden Hoynes is matched only by his choice of political news; after receiving a public scolding for his attacks on the prime minister, Tennant can be seen here checking the damage to his reputation on our very own blog.

Shifting the balance of internal power is hardly novel, though, as a 2011 Institute for Government report notes: «during the 13 Labour years in office, there were six defence secretaries, eight trade and industry secretaries, eight business secretaries, and six home secretaries (including three in four years)».

«Parkinson served twice as Tory Party Chairman and as Secretary of State for Business.

In 2011 he was appointed as Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.

«President Obama believes, as I do, that the American private sector, working in partnership with the African business community, and African entrepreneurs can help address many of the continent's most pressing challenges, including creating jobs and opportunity for young people across the continent,» said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker.

Business secretary Vince Cable and Mr Clegg have come in for particular abuse as the most well - recognised faces in the party.

I have been proud to serve as Shadow First Secretary of State and as Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.

He has also served as the associate director of business development for the Queens Health Network at Elmhurst Hospital and as the secretary of the senate for New York State Senate Minority Leader David Paterson (D).

Angela Eagle is the Labour MP for Wallasey, and was Shadow Business Secretary until she resigned in a bid to unseat Corbyn as leader of the party.

Angela Eagle quit as Shadow First Secretary of State and as Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills

Stephen Kinnock, Labour MP for Aberavon, resigned as a PPS (aide) to shadow business secretary Angela Eagle

But of the changes, the most notable are Michael Gove as justice secretary (as previously announced), Sajid Javid — who many have billed to be Cameron's successor - as business secretary, John Whittingdale as culture secretary, Tina Stowell as leader of the House of Lords, Anna Soubry as minister for small business, Amber Rudd as energy secretary, and Priti Patel as minister for employment.

«It is therefore with regret that I am hereby resign as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Angela Eagle, Shadow First Secretary of State and Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Vince Cable, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has described the Conservative party as being «panicked by the UKIP phenomenon» following an MP vote on immigration.

The suggestion is that by putting together a document that includes controversial measures such as «hire and fire» proposals - where managers can sack anyone in return for a cash payment - Beecroft had forced the business secretary and others to go further than they otherwise would.

Angela Eagle becomes shadow business secretary and shadow first secretary of state, Lisa Nandy as shadow energy secretary, Lucy Powell takes the education portfolio and Diane Abbott as shadow minister for international development.

In a letter to the Times, the business secretary said he met with Oleg Deripaska for the first time in 2004 and not between 2006 and 2007 as the European Commission had said.

The investigation is the latest embarrassment for the business secretary, after his close ally Lord Oakeshott was revealed as being behind an apparent plot to oust Nick Clegg.

Clinton, a former senator for New York and secretary of state, is given a 65.3 percent chance of defeating Republican nominee and business mogul Donald Trump on Election Day, according to FiveThirtyEight's polls - plus forecast as of Sunday evening.