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Viewing May, 2011
CBI comments on government construction strategy
The CBI today welcomed the publication of the Government Construction Strategy.
CBI welcomes continuation of higher education innovation fund
The CBI today responded to the announcement that the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) will continue at its current level of £150m per year from 2011-15.
Gap widens in fortunes of UK service sector - CBI survey
The fortunes of businesses in the UK service sector diverged further over the past three months, the CBI said today (Thursday).
Sluggish recovery ahead with momentum picking up in 2012
At the annual CBI Northern Ireland Economic Briefing today (Wednesday) sponsored by Bank of Ireland, CBI’s Chief Economic Adviser, Ian McCafferty, emphasised that UK economic growth will remain sluggish but pick up momentum in 2012.
High-street sales growth remains subdued - CBI
Annual sales volumes growth on the high street remained subdued in May and retailers expect a similar pace of growth next month, the CBI said today.
CBI responds to EU vote on OTC derivatives regulation
The CBI today responded to the European Parliament, Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) approval of the report: Over the counter derivatives (OTC), central counterparties and trade repositories.