“A modest rebound in June brought Q2 to a positive close — but today’s figures confirm that the strong growth seen earlier ...

“The fact that Scotland’s fiscal deficit has widened again in the latest GERS figures will be disappointing news for firms ...

The UK economic inactivity rate for people aged 16 to 64 years old was 21.0% in the quarter to June 2025, marginally down on ...

The Modern Slavery Act came into effect in October 2015 and requires businesses in the UK (having annual turnover of £36m or ...

Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -18%), extending a run of negative sentiment that began in late 2024, according to the CBI’s ...

Last month, the CBI welcomed the Prime Minister’s bold steps to help solve the urgent skills challenge facing the UK. But research carried out prior to the pandemic suggests the country is now at a ...

Outdoor air quality is at the forefront of policy agendas and decision-making, but should policymakers and businesses care more about indoor air quality?

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. Right now, the ...

Businesses often tell us that accessing digital skills is one of the biggest barriers to digital transformation, business growth and competitiveness. Businesses want to know what ‘digital skills’ ...

Childcare provision in the UK is at crisis point – and it matters. For the families affected. The businesses that lose out on valuable talent. And the economy that’s weaker for it. Here are five ...

CBI surveys play a vital role in monitoring the private sector economy, taking the regular pulse of companies and sectors and reporting on the conditions for businesses like yours. Available without ...

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