18 February 2019
Business news
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the British economy. Looking at domestic and global economies, our business news helps industries understand important events and build strategies for the future. The CBI's economy news team draws on a wealth of experience, and a vast network of businesses from across the UK. We also provide regular reports and surveys which can be found on the CBI site.
8 February 2019
Business surveys point to subdued momentum going into 2019
Recent business surveys suggest that the UK economy has maintained a slow pace of growth into early 2019, driven, at least in part, by continuing Brexit uncertainty, which has negatively impacting business confidence across multiple sectors.
7 February 2019
It's now crunch time - CBI on the Bank of England forecasts
The Bank has downgraded its forecast for 2019 growth to 1.2%, which would be the weakest expansion since 2009.
7 February 2019
Supercharge broadband and 5G to stop UK economy from buffering
Without Government action in 2019, the UK risks a growing digital divide that leaves people and businesses behind, that’s according to a CBI report Ready, Set, Connect.
6 February 2019
CBI Scotland has responds to the latest labour productivity figures for Scotland.
CBI Scotland has responded to the latest labour productivity figures published by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.
31 January 2019
CBI Scotland responds to the passing of the Scottish Budget
CBI Scotland has responded to the passing of the Scottish Budget for 2019/20.
31 January 2019
Sentiment worsens among SME manufacturers
New orders growth remained subdued among small and medium-sized (SME) manufacturers in the three months to January, with sentiment worsening notably further, according to the latest quarterly CBI SME Trends Survey.
30 January 2019
Read all about the CBI’s participation in the CII Partnership Summit and new trends in Indian politics as India enters yet another election year in this month’s India Update.
29 January 2019
CBI responds to Brexit parliamentary votes.
The CBI has responded to this evening’s votes in the House of Commons and the passing of the Brady and Spelman amendments.
27 January 2019
Private sector stuck in neutral at the start of 2019
Private sector activity was unchanged in the quarter to January, according to the latest CBI Growth Indicator.
25 January 2019
Retail sales flat at start of 2019, but growth expected
Retail sales volumes were unchanged in the year to January, according to the latest monthly CBI Distributive Trades Survey.
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