Growth policy
The government's Growth Review aims to support growth through business investment, enterprise and innovation
Growth Review overview
The outcomes of the initial phase of the Growth Review were announced by the government in the Plan for Growth as part of budget 2011.
What we do
The second phase of the Growth Review is now under way, focusing on six key themes to help create the right conditions for business to start up, invest, grow and create jobs.The CBI will be responding to the government's growth publications as they are released. The CBI submission to phase two of the growth review is coming soon.
The CBI in 2012 released a report 'Making the UK the best place to invest'. The report examined the blockers and drivers of business investment growth.
CBI says time is right for 'Plan A plus' (November 2011)
The Government must stick to its plans to bring down the deficit to maintain confidence in the UK's public finances and keep the cost of borrowing down, but now is the time to revitalise its growth strategy and create a "Plan A plus". John Cridland on "Plan A plus":
News and publications
CBI responds to Prime Minister's speech on the economy
The CBI responded to a speech by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, on the economy
UK needs new growth model, says CBI
Financial crisis has accelerated a long-term structural shift in global economics, McCafferty tells briefing at legal firm
Live: Budget 2012 - and CBI reaction
The CBI's reaction to George Osborne's budget announcements and what they mean to the business community
UK must focus on 'skills for a purpose', Cridland tells panel debate
Education should be geared towards meeting the needs of business, says CBI director-general at Management Today event
CBI Chief Policy Director talks growth in Brussels
The CBI's Chief Policy Director came to Brussels to discuss a number of important issues for business
Ian McCafferty on the CBI's 2012 Budget submission
The CBI's chief economics adviser says the chancellor should focus on stimulating growth and investment through changes to the tax system, such as sweeping away the Carbon Reduction Commitment and amalgamating its aims with the Climate Change Levy
CBI's Budget 2012 submission to the chancellor
CBI calls on Chancellor to use budget to score growth and investment policy goals
Innovation and research strategy
This new strategy recognises the UK's innovation ecosystem as critical to future growth, and the focus is rightly on open innovation and taking ideas through to commercialisation
CBI letter to the chancellor ahead of autumn statement
The Chancellor should stick to current deficit reduction plans and consider measures to kick-start growth
Budget 2011 and Plan for growth analysis
CBI overall assessment of the 2011 Budget Report and Plan for growth
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