The economy
We formulate economic policy on structural issues and ad hoc topics determined by current events, helping businesses plan for the future and influencing the government's economic decision-making
The case for action to help businesses grow and lobbying for appropriate policy responses in the UK and Europe need to be based on solid evidence and well-considered analysis. With an authoritative evaluation of developments across the domestic and global economies and an approach to policymaking that is grounded in real issues facing business, we offer unrivalled expertise.
Macroeconomic analysis
Is government taking the right approach to correcting the economy
Economic intelligence
Key data from the CBI's regular business surveys
Business surveys
CBI surveys provide important insights into the health of the UK economy
Economic outlook
An invaluable round-up of key UK and international economic issues
Economic forecast
Latest data on the UK economy
Growth policy
How the UK can emerge successfully from the global slump
The budget
The steps the Chancellor should be taking to help businesses in the UK
Quantitative easing
The CBI on quantitative easing
Meet the team
The experts working on economic policy at the CBI
Latest News
Business confidence rises in service sector as activity picks up - CBI survey
Business activity in the service sector improved over the three months to May and optimism rose, according to the CBI’s quarterly Service Sector Survey
CBI responds to Barnier announcement on tax reporting
The CBI responded to EU Commissioner, Michael Barnier’s speech on sustainability and reporting, which suggested that the EU will expand country-by-country tax reporting to all large companies and groups
CBI responds to IMF report
The CBI today responded to the latest UK economic assessment report published by the IMF