UK labour market continues its strong streak despite weak economic growth
Economic activity remained muted in the three months to January, in line with the weak momentum reported by the CBI Growth Indicator. The UK labour…
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CBI response to latest Government cyber security report
We responded to the latest cyber security report by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Felicity…
CBI / Pertemps Labour market update March 2019
According to the ONS, the UK labour market continued to defy gravity in the beginning of 2019 against a backdrop of tepid economic growth and…
CBI response to the Furman Review
The CBI has responded to the independent Furman Review into competition in the UK technology sector. Matthew Fell, CBI Chief UK Policy Director, said: “The…
CBI celebrates National Apprenticeship Week #NAW2019 and National Careers Week #NCW2019
CBI uses National Apprenticeship Week and National Careers Week to showcase the range of careers young people can think about and the retraining opportunities adults…
What’s needed is a second wave of apprenticeship reform
CBI respond to the National Audit Office’s report on the Government’s apprenticeships programme. Matthew Fell, CBI Chief UK Policy Director, said: ‘‘Today’s report confirms what…
A £30,000 immigration salary threshold will not work for the regions and nations
The CBI publishes new analysis on immigration alongside giving evidence to two parliamentary committees. In December 2018 the government outlined its plans for a new…
The education system needs to adapt for a changing work environment #Edu4_0
CBI Director-General, Carolyn Fairbairn, speaks about education policy at the Royal Society. Last week, CBI Director-General, Carolyn Fairbairn, outlined how the education system needs to…
CBI/Pertemps Labour market update February 2019
According to the ONS, the UK labour market continued to grow strongly at the end of 2018, against a backdrop of tepid economic growth and…
Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn speaks at Royal Society
Carolyn Fairbairn outlines how our education system needs to adapt in a changing world: Thank you very much, Venki, it’s great to be here. And,…