CBI at the 2018 Party Conferences
With just over six weeks until Party Conference, CBI confirms conference activity The House of Commons in recess until 4 September, Westminster update will resume…
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UK GDP growth picks up slightly in Q2
The ONS’ preliminary estimate of UK Q2 GDP showed that growth picked up slightly to 0.4% after a weather-addled Q1. Prior to the release, surveys…
Catching the peloton: How to increase low levels of business investment
CBI Report examines how to increase low levels of business investment. Last week, the CBI released its new report, Catching the peloton, examining how to…
CBI/Pertemps labour market update August 2018
The ONS’ latest labour market data paints a familiar picture —strong employment growth and falling unemployment. CBI/Pertemps labour market update August 2018 This continuous job…
Boards should not award exceptional pay for poor or mediocre performance
We’ve responded to FTSE100 executive pay data from CIPD and the High Pay Centre. Josh Hardie, CBI Deputy Director-General, said: “Let’s be clear, boards should…
Shortages already hamper firms’ ability to compete and create jobs
Labour market statistics for April 2018 to June 2018 show employment increased by 42,000 and unemployment decreased by 65,000. Matthew Percival, CBI Head of Employment,…
Demand for talent across all skills levels reaching critical levels for ambitious Northern Irish companies
CBI Northern Ireland convened a roundtable meeting with Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes on Friday to outline the specific needs of Northern Ireland in any post-Brexit…
Catapult centres receive £1 billion boost
The Chancellor has announced that the UK Government will provide funding to Catapult centres of nearly £1 billion. Felicity Burch, CBI Innovation Director, said: “The…
Open and controlled – Closing the skills gap with a new approach to immigration
Putting migration on the table in future trade talks and ensuring EU workers are not subject to burdensome non-EU visa rules are two key recommendations…
CBI Scotland responds to 2018 Higher results
CBI Scotland comments on results day for young people across Scotland. CBI Scotland Director, Tracy Black said: “Students across Scotland should be congratulated for demonstrating…