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Unemployment falls, inactivity rises, and vacancies drop even further.

OPEN RECORDING | Hear from CBI economists and leading experts as they discuss the latest UK economic forecast and what it means for growth, inflation and business planning.

Analysis by our Economics team provides the underpinning methodology for how we calculated the business tax contribution in 2025/26 and includes additional analysis on the burden faced.

A new University of Manchester report, commissioned from CBI Economics, explores how universities support business growth through talent, innovation and collaboration, and where the system needs to work better.

Expert analysis on the outlook for the UK economy, so your business can plan for the future.

CBI Chief Executive Rain Newton-Smith sends a clear message from business to government at the CBI's 2026 National Business Dinner

New analysis from CBI Economics and ECIU reveals a £105 billion sector generating high-wage jobs across every UK nation and region.

Ensuring that our member voices are heard in meetings with EU business groups and ministers to advance practical EU-UK growth outcomes.

Your monthly overview of the major trends impacting the UK’s main business sectors.

Unemployment rate returns to 5% and vacancies fall to a post-pandemic low.

Our report with Browne Jacobson sets out how reformed public-private partnerships can unlock long-term investment in the schools, hospitals and civic infrastructure the UK needs to grow.

A practical toolkit for Welsh businesses to turn ambition into action on women’s leadership