Optimism in the FS sector fell at the quickest pace since September 2022, according to the latest CBI Financial Services ...

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, ...

Our members guide what we campaign on. Their priorities include the future of work and skills, making the UK a leading, internationally competitive location for business, and driving progress on ...

Private sector firms expect activity to fall in the three months to March (weighted balance of -24%), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. Expectations are now at their weakest in over two ...

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 ...

In the period August to October 2024, the estimated number of vacancies in the UK decreased by 31,000 on the quarter to ...

At a time of global energy uncertainty, net zero cannot just be an ambition: it is a strategic necessity. Delivering a low-carbon economy is essential for long-term, sustainable growth. Last year, our ...

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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 ...

Louise is the Chief Economist at the CBI and a member of its Executive Committee. She and her team provide business leaders with advice on the UK economic outlook and global risks. Building on the ...

Trade is the backbone of the UK economy – with exports accounting for 32% of total GDP – and yet our share of global trade has been declining. Trade enables companies to find new markets, diversify ...