The British Business Bank's operational independence should be reviewed as part of efforts to stimulate investment in high-growth British businesses, a review commissioned by Labour's shadow chancellor will say this week.
The conclusion, one of dozens said to have been reached by Lord O'Neill and fellow panel members, forms part of Labour's efforts to position itself as a pro-enterprise government-in-waiting. Prominent business leaders including John Allan, the Tesco chairman, and Amanda Blanc, the Aviva chief executive, are scheduled to attend the event in London.