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 ...

Sentiment among UK manufacturers has deteriorated sharply, with optimism about both the business situation and export prospects falling at their fastest rates since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

Retail sales volumes were judged to be below seasonal norms in April, to a greater extent than in March, according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey. Separately, sales volumes declined at a ...

In the quarter to February 2026, the unemployment level and rate fell, employment levels rose slightly but the employment rate decreased, and wage growth continued to slow. There was also a notable ...

A new CBI survey of nearly 700 businesses across the UK has revealed stark evidence that the current business rates system is acting as a major brake on investment, productivity and economic growth.

The conflict in the Middle East is continuing to place increasing pressures on the UK economy – at a time of already fragile growth and elevated cost pressures. Even if a resolution to the conflict is ...