“However, the Monetary Policy Committee are increasingly having to balance conflicting objectives. The CBI’s surveys show ...

Private sector firms expect another significant fall in activity over the next three months (weighted balance of -22%), ...

Alun Cornish, MD Operations at FedEx, strategic partner at our CBI Midlands Business Dinner 2025, offers a perspective on how ...

Speaking at the University of Oxford’s Said Business School, CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith outlines a bold vision for UK economic growth, emphasizing the need for business confidence, strategic investment ...

Trade is essential for the UK economy – with exports accounting for 31% of total GDP – and yet our share of global trade has been declining. Trade enables companies to find new sources of revenue, ...

To avoid catastrophic worldwide impacts, we must limit the rise in global temperatures. Net-zero isn’t just morally and socially important: there are major opportunities for all UK businesses, from ...

Shape the business environment to work for you. The CBI regularly meets with senior politicians and government officials to share evidence and sentiment from the business community. This gives you a ...

Retail sales volumes were judged to be ‘poor’ for the time of year in January, to a similar extent as seen over the previous three months (-24% from -23% in December). Sales are expected to fall short ...

We unlocked new investment opportunities, with a boost in public capital spending designed to attract private investment in essential infrastructure and net zero projects. This change empowers ...

“A relentless focus on growth means making some bold moves, accepting trade-offs and taking risks. Leaders in boardrooms do ...