1. European National Regional
Levels of Government
European
National
Regional

2. The Government Government Levels
The British Government tries to help UK businesses succeed
It sets the legal framework for all businesses (laws, regulations)
Businesses need to know the current market and change/adapt as necessary
The Government works through different layers, each effecting business differently

3. The European Union Government
Government Levels
The European Union Government
There are 27 ‘member states’
Decisions at EU level are made by the European Commission, Council of Ministers and the European Parliament
These are the 3 main EU decision making bodies
The member states have given the decision making bodies in the EU powers to pass laws and make decisions that affect businesses in every EU country

4. The European Union Government Levels
The EU Government protects the internal market by allowing EU businesses to trade across borders without any restrictions
British businesses have access to over 500 million consumers without import/export regulations
EU businesses benefit from product standardisation as products can be sold all over Europe without being changed or adapted
Examples of product standardisation are:
CIF – previously sold in UK as JIF
Oil of Olay – previously sold in UK as Ulay

5. The European Union Government Levels
Ensures that businesses compete fairly, promotes competition laws to keep prices low for EU consumers
EU members can live and work anywhere in Europe

6. The European Union Example policies
Government Levels
The European Union Example policies
Parental leave
Ban on cosmetic testing on animals
Reduced mobile roaming charges
Blue Flag beaches
48 hours a week (working time regulation)

7. The UK National Government
Government Levels
The UK National Government
The Government makes laws that apply to everyone in UK, including what businesses can or can’t do
The Laws must abide by EU guidelines on agreed areas (employment rights, product safety, competition)
The Government tries to attract foreign companies into the UK (Nissan, Ford etc)
In Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland there are regional assemblies that also make important decisions that only affect business in those countries

8. The UK National Government
Government Levels
The UK National Government
Government aims to create “sound and stable” economy (financial situation of country)
They push for “continued growth” to ensure future jobs and successful businesses
They encourage new businesses/entrepreneurs to start and grow in UK

9. Local Government Government Levels
Every area in the UK has a local council
City/county councils cover large areas
District/borough covers smaller communities
All councils have an economic development plan so their area can prosper

10. Local Government Government Levels
Local Government aims to encourage new businesses to area or relocate established ones
They give advice about grants
They offer incentives
Local Government have legal powers to take certain actions for benefit of community
It is funded from central government, local council tax payers, council owned properties and business rates in area