From 2021, any firm seeking to hire workers from overseas will need to use a new immigration system. Several aspects of the new system were welcomed by the CBI, as Director General, Carolyn Fairbairn added:
After a long campaigning effort from the CBI, the Prime Minister has given the green light to HS2, bringing jobs, new homes, skills and investment to businesses across the north and midlands. Chief UK Policy Director, Matthew Fell added:
While some FTSE firms have made measurable progress when it comes to ethnic diversity in the boardroom, the bottom line is business has to significantly up its game, said CBI Chief UK Policy Officer Mathew Fell. He added:
Despite the challenges of the last three years, together we have made progress. No deal has been avoided and a year of status quo gives time to shape that new relationship, said CBI Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn. She added:
With free movement coming to an end, a new immigration system that is fair and sustainable from day one is as important for many firms as our future trading relationships, said CBI Northern Ireland Director. She added:
This solution appears a sensible compromise that gives the UK access to cutting-edge technology, whilst building in appropriate checks and balances around security, said CBI Chief UK Policy Officer Matthew Fell. He added:
Reducing the headline salary threshold will be welcomed by businesses, which argued that a £30,000 cap would be damaging, said CBI Chief UK Policy Director Matthew Fell. He added:
CBI Director of People and Skills Matthew Percival welcomed new legal right to parental bereavement leave. He added:
CBI Director of Digital and Innovation Felicity Burch welcomed the rapid action government is taking to give leaseholders and tenants access to fast, reliable gigabit connectivity. She added:
CBI Northern Ireland Director Angela McGowan has welcomed the agreement of the Stormont deal and made the call to reaffirm Northern Ireland’s reputation as a great place to do business. She added:
Business shares the government’s ambition for a higher wage, said CBI Chief UK Policy Director Matthew Fell. He added:
CBI Chief Economist Rain Newton-Smith has warmly congratulated Andrew Bailey on his appointment as the new Governor of the Bank of England:
CBI Deputy Director-General Josh Hardie had responded to the Queen's Speech:
CBI Chief UK Policy Director Matthew Fell has welcomed the findings of the Brydon Review of the audit industry, which should help it continue to evolve to meet the growing expectations of the market. He added:
Business has had enough of uncertainty and shares the Prime Minister’s ambition for a fast EU trade deal, CBI Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn has said. She added:
The UK has made gains in reading, maths and science, according to the international school rankings from the OECD. John Cope, CBI Head of Education and Skills policy, said:
CBI Scotland Director Tracy Black has responded to the launch of the SNP manifesto:
CBI Deputy Director-General Josh Hardie has responded to the launch of the Conservative manifesto
CBI Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn has responded to the launch of the Liberal Democrat manifesto:
CBI Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn has responded to the launch of the Labour manifesto:
CBI Director of Digital and Innovation Felicity Burch welcomed the publication of the government's productivity review, which contained several CBI recommendations:
The government-commissioned Changes and Choices report sets out independent advice on the design of UK funding schemes for international collaboration and innovation. Felicity Birch, CBI Director of Digital and Innovation, comments:
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New CBI report on financial health of construction industry calls on contractors and clients to fix the business basics.
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The CBI’s new report sets out recommendations for future UK-EU economic relationship.
New CBI paper sets out business priorities for a prosperous European economy.
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Carolyn Fairbairn calls on the UK and the US to aim high on global standards for a new trade deal.
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Financial exclusion impacts on mental health and productivity. Business leaders, including the CBI's Chief Economist Rain Newton-Smith, discussed the issue at the recent Financial Inclusion Summit.
