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Viewing December, 2011
2012 – time for the UK to ‘power up’ and begin rebalancing its economy
There are no quick fixes for the UK economy - but a concerted effort to tackle the serious imbalances which created our legacy of debt and faltering growth will secure a better, brighter future for all of us, said CBI Director-General, John Cridland in his new year message
CBI comments on Government’s 'community budgets' funding strategy
The CBI today commented on the Government’s announcement that fourteen community budget pilots will be launched in the UK in 2012
First retail sales growth for seven months but little cheer in December - CBI
Retail sales volumes grew in the year to December for the first time in seven months, though sales were considered poor for the time of year, the CBI said today
CBI responds to Government's statement on banking reform
The CBI responded to the Government statement on implementing the Independent Commission on Banking’s proposals
Manufacturing output expected to fall further as demand remains weak - CBI
UK manufacturers reported a further slight weakening in total order books in December, while export orders remained well below their long-run average, the CBI said today
University figures rewarded for knowledge transfer skills
A professor who has spent more than 27 years giving graduates a successful start to their career, and an associate who has spearheaded an eco-friendly collaboration between University and business have had their skills acknowledged by the Right Hon Vince Cable MP