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CBI Scotland responds to the Programme for Government

Private sector activity fell in the three months August, but at a slower pace than last month (-39% from -57%), according to the CBI’s monthly Growth Indicator.

In an article originally published in the Daily Mail, CBI Director General Carolyn Fairbairn outlines how we build a supportive environment that combines the best of remote working with a safe return to work.

Employment fell sharply in the service sector in the three months to August, while volumes and profitability also continued to drop, according to the latest quarterly CBI Service Sector Survey.

CBI Scotland Director Tracy Black gives her views on the latest Government Expenditure and Revenue figures for Scotland.

Retail employment fell at the fastest rate since February 2009 in the year to August, with an even sharper decline anticipated in the year to September, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey.

CBI Northern Ireland Director Angela McGowan welcomes the establishment of a new independent advisory panel looking at the future of NI infrastructure.

Director Ian Price gives his view on the latest announcement of support to upgrade Welsh railways.

Lord Karan Bilimoria, CBI President, has highlighted how and why widespread COVID-19 testing has a critical role to play in helping the UK economy recover more quickly.