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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Over 2025 and into 2026, energy prices have consistently ranked among the top concerns for UK firms, with CBI surveys showing that nearly 90% of businesses have seen their energy bills rise over the ...

UK manufacturers remained under significant pressure in the quarter to January, with output and orders declining, capacity utilisation falling and investment plans weak, according to the latest ...

The latest CBI Economic Forecast finds businesses swimming against the powerful tides of weak demand, elevated labour and energy costs, and ongoing domestic and global uncertainty. In spite of these ...

Rain Newton-Smith, CBI Chief Executive, said: “The government’s growth mission is currently stalled. While the Chancellor has succeeded in creating the fiscal headroom she needed, a scattergun ...

Sentiment amongst retailers fell at the sharpest rate in 17 years, with a growing share of firms expecting their business situation to deteriorate over the coming quarter – according to the CBI’s ...