Ben Jones, CBI Senior Lead Economist, said: “The rebound in GDP growth in the first quarter looks unusually strong, largely reflecting February’s outsized gain. This pace of growth is unlikely to be ...

Rain Newton-Smith, CBI Chief Executive, said: “As the country continues to feel the effects of strong global headwinds, businesses were looking for the King’s Speech to put stability, resilience and ...

CBI Chief Policy and Campaigns Officer, John Foster, unpacks what the May 2026 elections across England, Holyrood and the Senedd mean for UK business. The elections on 7 May - spanning English ...

“Congratulations to Rhun ap Iorwerth and Plaid Cymru on winning the election. Against a backdrop of rising costs for businesses and consumers, the new government must deliver a more innovative, ...

“It is no surprise that the Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold, given expectations of a near-term rise in inflation. Prior to the escalation in the Middle East, the Monetary Policy ...

The CBI has been representing members on the international stage, including at the UK-German Business Forum and B7 Conferences on the Environment and Trade. Flying the flag at the UK-German Business ...

Across Wales, businesses are navigating a more complex operating environment than ever. Skills shortages persist. Retention is under pressure. And expectations around inclusive leadership continue to ...

Our local teams champion the issues which matter to their members – from workers' rights reform in Northern Ireland to catalysing growth through the Oxford-Cambridge Arc; working with our national ...

New survey report finds most firms expect to maintain or increase investment in training their workforce amid expanding links between businesses and schools, colleges, and universities. Every member ...

New CBI report assesses the UK’s reskilling challenge between now and 2030 as we look to build back better from COVID-19. Every member matters. Whatever and wherever your business, no matter how big ...

Whatever and wherever your business, no matter how big or small, you can benefit by being a CBI member. With offices, events, and services across the UK, we're here to support you.

The UK AI industry could contribute more to the economy than the country’s travel agents, as those firms measured contribute around £9bn in GVA each year. AI firms support just over 120,000 full-time ...