Mandelson set for top business role in reshuffle

Speculation over Mandelson’s role emerged after rumours the current Business Secretary, John Hutton, was to move within the Cabinet and confirmation that the current European Trade Commissioner will return to Government for a third time. The move has surprised some, as Mandelson and Brown are thought not to get on after the former backed Tony Blair as Labour Leader following the creation of New Labour. However, the pair have recently been linked as Brown seeks to end his dismal poll ratings. Brown is also thought to be appointing a team of high profile business ambassadors to bolster ...