Investment UK 13-11-2000 Byers Says New Budget Will Encourage Innovation, Enterprise and Investment. The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Stephen Byers, has today commented on the impact of this week’s pre-budget statement and urged British businesses to take advantage of the…… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #cash-flow#innovation#trade#VAT#WHO