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CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update: July 2025
Unemployment continues to rise while wage growth slows.

A milestone in our campaign for smarter regulation
CBI launches inaugural Business–Regulator Forum to accelerate smarter regulation
The government’s ten-year infrastructure strategy
Here’s what it means for business and how the CBI is shaping its delivery
Trade and international update: July 2025
The latest on the CBI's trade and overseas work, including the All-Island Conference, progress in EU relations and the UK government's new Trade Strategy
UK Trade Strategy
With its new Trade Strategy, the government aims to secure the UK’s standing as a global hub for trade and investment
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CBI Member Discussion: The CBI’s Autumn Budget Submission

CBI Member Discussion: The CBI’s Autumn Budget Submission

East of England Future Leaders Q3

CBI Webinar: The Employment Rights Bill – The Biggest Change to Employment Rights in a Generation

CBI People and Skills Network (Wales)

CBI Member Discussion with Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Executive (London)
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