Economy news

Private sector growth appears to have picked up a little in Q3 with warmer weather providing a boost. 

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, calls for pragmatism and patience from independence supporters.

The CBI responds to plans for new post-Brexit immigration system.

The CBI welcomes the pro-enterprise tone struck by the Prime Minister but there is still more to be done.

The CBI publishes its submission to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget on 29 October.

Ibec and CBI have issued a joint statement today saying that a 'no deal' Brexit is unthinkable for business North and South and that any agreement should seek to keep the UK in a customs union and minimise trade barriers. These steps are vital to preserving the seamless movement the businesses currently enjoy on the island of Ireland.

Find out all about the forthcoming India UK FutureTech Festival and other India-related highlights in this month’s India Update.

Ports are vital to the wider British economy and can be the perfect channel to increase the UK’s export performance, according to the CBI’s President, John Allan.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer must turn warm words for business into action – no ifs, no buts.