1. Political Changes and Business L1.3 – Business – Year 13

2. Does he deserve it? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12671298 The labour party has recently re-iterated their desire to impose a tax on bankers bonuses. Is this a good or bad idea for UK business?

3. Political change and Business Local, National and International level Includes changes in governments (Labour to Coalition – What happened to Academies?) New government policy Political unrest Government initiatives All of these factors can influence where businesses locate, what they produce and how they operate.

4. Local politics and business You will now act as local business consortia looking at local political changes. You will need to brainstorm; Opportunities for local and national businesses Threats to local and national businesses. Finally, you must decide if your support or oppose the action.

5. National politics and business http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics- 14989763 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics- 14989763 After watching the clip, I want us to brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of this action.

6. International politics and business http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle- east-12303564 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle- east-12303564 In pairs, list as many industries, products or businesses (globally) that may have been affected by the political unrest in Egypt.

7. Recap Local, National and International level Includes changes in governments (Labour to Coalition – What happened to Academies?) New government policy Political unrest Government initiatives All of these factors can influence where businesses locate, what they produce and how they operate.