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Viewing February, 2011
CBI comments on high-speed rail consultation
The CBI today (Monday) commented on the Government’s consultation on high-speed rail. John Cridland, CBI Director-General, said: "We see real benefits from having a high-speed line linking London with Birmingham and the North of England, as long as certain conditions are met. “The Government must commit to the full network,
CBI comments on high oil prices
The CBI today commented on the impact of rising oil prices. John Cridland, CBI Director-General, said: “It’s a real concern for consumers and businesses that the price of oil is running so high. If this situation continues, many companies’ input costs will increase more sharply and we will see added inflationary pressure be
High-street sales growth slows sharply - CBI
Annual growth in high street sales volumes slowed sharply in February, and retailers do not expect any sales increase next month.
CBI comments on Women on Boards report
The CBI today welcomed Lord Davies’s report, Women on Boards. Helen Alexander, CBI President, said: “The lack of women at board level needs addressing urgently, and the best way of achieving this is through companies reporting on their progress. “We believe firms should report against internally-set targets that reflect dif
Mixed fortunes for UK services sector - CBI survey
The fortunes of the UK services sector continued to diverge over the past three months, the CBI said today (Thursday). While business volumes in consumer services fell, firms selling business and professional services saw a return to growth with the first quarter of significant growth in nearly three years. The latest quart
Tax reform must focus on improving UK competitiveness - CBI
The CBI today welcomed the Government’s commitment to making the UK the most competitive corporate tax system in the G20 by a phased reduction in the corporate tax (CT) rate to 24%. The leading UK business organisation also supports the commitment to deliver balanced and competitive Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules, b