UK GDP growth in 2025 is projected to be 1.2% - a downgrade from our December forecast of 1.6%. Growth in 2026 is projected to be 1.0% - also down on our December forecast of 1.5%. Higher employment ...

The CBI's Spending Review campaign asked the government to hardwire growth into all government departments. Today, the Chancellor signalled a downpayment on achieving this ambition, setting out how ...

Mohammad Jamei, CBI Director of Economic Policy, breaks down what the 2025 Spending Review means for UK business ...

“The latest data means that, at best, we’re heading for near-stagnation over the second quarter. While we expect some pick-up in growth momentum further ahead, an environment of high uncertainty and ...

Today’s Spending Review signals a downpayment on hardwiring the growth mission into government priorities. Against a challenging backdrop, the choice to prioritise investment in clean energy, R&D, as ...

Therefore, the labour market picture is fundamentally the same despite some new stories emerging, and the challenge of supporting the recruitment and retention of talent remains a top policy priority.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join business leaders and stakeholders from across the island in Dundalk on Thursday, 12 June, for the annual Ibec and Confederation of British Industry All-Island ...

Good evening everyone and welcome! And a huge thank you to all of you, our members, for being here tonight and for your unwavering support. We’ve got a brilliant night ahead – I hope you’re all ...

Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Executive, CBI, will today (Thursday 5 June) tell business leaders and politicians at the organisation’s National Business Dinner in London; “The government has put prosperity ...

The CBI is committed to ensuring a safe, supportive and inclusive people centric culture where our people can excel to achieve their full potential and be their best authentic selves in an environment ...

Private sector firms once again expect activity to fall in the three months to August (weighted balance of -30%), according to the CBI's latest Growth Indicator. Expectations have deteriorated further ...

Helen is Co-Chair of the CBI's Working Families Network and sits on the Business Advisory Board for Cheshire & Warrington. Prior to joining the CBI Helen has experience at organisations such as the ...