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Viewing February, 2011
Overseas orders boost output growth, but pricing pressures remain intense - CBI
Improving demand for UK-made goods, especially from abroad, has further boosted UK manufacturers’ expectations for output growth, the CBI said today. However, manufacturing firms continue to predict a sharp rise in output prices, with expectations at their strongest since July 2008. Responding to the latest Industrial Trend
CBI comments on government welfare reform bill and sickness review
The CBI today commented on the Government’s Welfare Reform Bill and the launch of the Sickness Review. Katja Hall, CBI Chief Policy Director, said: “Getting the UK working is crucial for securing economic growth. We welcome the Government’s plans to get people off benefits and into long-term employment, and to tackle long-t
CBI reaction to NAO report on ICT in government
The CBI today (Thursday) commented on the National Audit Office’s report, Information and Communications Technology in government. Emma Watkins, CBI Head of Public Services Policy, said: “Making better use of information technology could boost the efficiency of our public services, while reaping big savings for taxpayers. “
CBI comments on technology and innovation centres report
The CBI today (Thursday) commented on the Science and Technology Select Committee Technology and Innovation Centres Report proposals. Tim Bradshaw, CBI Head of Enterprise and Innovation, said: “We welcome this report and the commitment to identify those existing centres in the UK that will become Technology and Innovation C
CBI comments on time to train regulation for SMEs
The CBI today commented on the Government’s decision not to extend the Time to Train regulation to small and medium-sized companies in April, in order to facilitate a thorough evaluation of the scheme. James Fothergill, CBI Head of Education and Skills policy, said: “The Government has made the right decision to delay exten
CBI comments on treasury's PFI savings pilot
The CBI today commented on the Treasury’s pilot scheme to find savings in PFI contracts. Elizabeth Fells, CBI Head of Public Services Reform, said: “The Government is right to look at making savings from all avenues as part of its deficit-reduction plans. But it needs to maintain private sector confidence in the market, oth