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  • Sharpest fall in private sector activity since 2012 - CBI Growth Indicator
    Sun 30 Jun 2019
    Sharpest fall in private sector activity since 2012 - CBI Growth Indicator

    Private sector activity in the three months to June contracted at the quickest pace since September 2012, with the balance of firms reporting growth at -13% according to the latest CBI monthly Growth Indicator.

  • Build new nuclear power stations and invest in carbon capture to reach net-zero
    Fri 28 Jun 2019
    Build new nuclear power stations and invest in carbon capture to reach net-zero

    The UK should build new nuclear power stations and scale up carbon capture technology and infrastructure to reach the Government’s target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to the CBI.

  • Education system leaving young people unprepared for modern world
    Thu 27 Jun 2019
    Education system leaving young people unprepared for modern world

    Almost one in four young people (aged 17-23) do not feel adequately prepared by their education for the world of work [1]. That’s according to data from the CBI.

  • Business, charities, researchers and universities unite to appeal to next Prime Minister
    Thu 27 Jun 2019
    Business, charities, researchers and universities unite to appeal to next Prime Minister

    In an unprecedented joint statement, a coalition representing some of the UK’s leading businesses, minds, universities and charities is calling on the next Prime Minister to put research and innovation at the heart of their plan for UK prosperity, post-Brexit.

  • Government's Aviation Strategy "misses the mark" on sustainability and growth
    Wed 26 Jun 2019
    Government's Aviation Strategy "misses the mark" on sustainability and growth

    The Government’s Aviation Strategy does not do enough to practically set out how the UK will increase its global connectivity whilst meeting its sustainability targets, according to the CBI.

  • CII & CBI joint statement on UK/India trade
    Wed 26 Jun 2019
    CII & CBI joint statement on UK/India trade

    The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) issued a joint statement after the visit of a delegation of CEOs from India to the UK.

  • Retailers see fastest drop in sales since Financial Crisis - CBI
    Tue 25 Jun 2019
    Retailers see fastest drop in sales since Financial Crisis - CBI

    Retail sales volumes fell at their fastest pace since March 2009 in the year to June, likely impacted by the relatively cooler weather compared with this point last year.

  • Technology laggards face extinction unless they transform their approach to innovation, CBI-Oracle report finds
    Tue 25 Jun 2019
    Technology laggards face extinction unless they transform their approach to innovation, CBI-Oracle report finds

    If the change in the FTSE 100 has shown anything it is that no company or sector is immune to disruption. Four in ten companies listed on the index ten years ago are no longer there.

  • CBI responds to prompt payment measures
    Wed 19 Jun 2019
    CBI responds to prompt payment measures

  • Sharp decline in motor vehicle production puts brakes on manufacturing output
    Wed 19 Jun 2019
    Sharp decline in motor vehicle production puts brakes on manufacturing output

    Manufacturing output slowed to a halt in the three months to June, marking the slowest growth since April 2016, according to the latest CBI Industrial Trends Survey.

  • CBI comments on London-Shanghai Stock Connect
    Tue 18 Jun 2019
    CBI comments on London-Shanghai Stock Connect

    The CBI commented on the creation of the London-Shanghai Stock Connect, which will see UK-listed firms become the first foreign companies to be able to list in mainland China.

  • CBI confirms Lord Bilimoria as new CBI Vice President & John Allan re-elected for second one year term as President
    Tue 18 Jun 2019
    CBI confirms Lord Bilimoria as new CBI Vice President & John Allan re-elected for second one year term as President

    Karan, Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea has been confirmed as CBI Vice President following a vote at the CBI’s AGM.

  • CBI responds to London Electric Vehicle plan
    Mon 17 Jun 2019
    CBI responds to London Electric Vehicle plan

    The CBI responded to the Mayor of London’s announcement of the launch of the London Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

  • CBI responds to Net-Zero announcement
    Wed 12 Jun 2019
    CBI responds to Net-Zero announcement

    The CBI responded to the Prime Minister's announcement that the UK will be the first country in the world to legislate to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

  • CBI reacts to Ford Bridgend plant closure
    Thu 06 Jun 2019
    CBI reacts to Ford Bridgend plant closure

    The CBI reacted to the announcement that Ford’s engine plant in Bridgend will close in 2020.

  • CBI joins major organisations to set out principles for UK trade policy
    Thu 06 Jun 2019
    CBI joins major organisations to set out principles for UK trade policy

    The CBI, FSB, TUC, Which? and the Fairtrade Foundation have issued an open letter to the Government on making trade benefit all of the UK.

  • CBI Wales responds to M4 decision
    Tue 04 Jun 2019
    CBI Wales responds to M4 decision

    CBI Wales has commented on the First Minister's decision not to proceed with the M4 corridor around Newport.

  • New annual index set to tackle Scotland's productivity puzzle
    Tue 04 Jun 2019
    New annual index set to tackle Scotland's productivity puzzle

    CBI Scotland and KPMG Scotland have joined forces to launch a new Productivity Index that aims to measure and benchmark Scotland’s performance across a series of key productivity driving measures.

  • Two thirds of firms can't fill digital roles - CBI/Tata Consultancy Services report
    Tue 04 Jun 2019
    Two thirds of firms can't fill digital roles - CBI/Tata Consultancy Services report

    UK companies sound the alarm as digital skills needs set to skyrocket in next three years.

  • Private sector activity stagnant - CBI Growth Indicator
    Sun 02 Jun 2019
    Private sector activity stagnant - CBI Growth Indicator

    Economic activity in the private sector was broadly unchanged in the quarter to May, marking the seventh consecutive rolling quarter of flat or falling volumes, according to the latest CBI monthly Growth Indicator.

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