Ian Price, CBI Wales Director, said the business knows that taking action now can help to maintain confidence and avoid further restrictions in the months ahead. He added:
Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, said wage support, tax deferrals and help for the self-employed will reduce the scarring effect of unnecessary job losses as the UK tackles the virus. She added that further business rates relief should remain on the table.
Matthew Fell, CBI Chief UK Policy Director, highlighted that firms of all sizes have stepped up as part of the national effort in the fight against COVID-19. He noted:
Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, noted the Labour Leader was right to prioritise investment in education and skills.
Rain Newton-Smith, CBI Chief Economist, noted Labour clearly recognise the unrelenting pressure firms are facing. She added:
Matthew Fell, CBI UK Chief Policy Director, said taking action now can help to maintain confidence and avoid further restrictions on businesses and households in the months ahead. He added:
Tracy Black, CBI Scotland Director, stressed that getting a Brexit deal and building a successor to the hugely successful Job Retention Scheme are key to securing recovery in the near-term.
Matthew Percival, CBI Director of People and Skills, said while the easing of lockdown restrictions and a more flexible Job Retention Scheme in July led to the beginning of a recovery in vacancies and hours worked, warning signs of what is to come remain.
Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, noted that while it may feel like a time of fiercely competing goals - the biggest health crisis in living memory and climate change - they are not separate.
CBI President, Lord Karan Bilimoria, highlighted the importance of diversity in the technology sector if it is to serve the whole of society.
Annie Gascoyne, CBI Director of Economic Policy, noted new direct cash grants would help small businesses in areas under new restrictions to protect public health.
Felicity Burch, CBI Director of Digital and Innovation, highlighted data underpins the modern economy and is essential to businesses in every sector.
Matthew Fell, CBI Chief UK Policy Director, said:
Matthew Fell, Chief UK Policy Director at the CBI, said:
Responding to the First Minister's Programme for Government announcement, Tracy Black, CBI Scotland Director, said that business shares many of the broad priorities identified.
Alpesh Paleja, CBI Lead Economist, said activity remains well below “normal” levels, and noted recent CBI surveys have revealed heavy job cuts across the economy.
Alpesh Paleja, CBI Lead Economist, noted that trading conditions for the retail sector remain tough, even against the backdrop of business slowly returning.
Anna Leach, CBI Deputy Chief Economist, noted August was another difficult month for manufacturers, highlighting:
Ian Price, CBI Wales Director, said the announcement of greater funding to level-up Welsh railways will be welcomed by firms and commuters across the country. He added:
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. He added:
Jonathan Brenton, CBI Head of Trade, noted firms across the country will be relieved with the decision to not increase tariffs. He added:
Alpesh Paleja, CBI Lead Economist, highlighted that the latest data confirms the economic pummelling from the essential public health measures put in place to contain Covid-19. He added:
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