THE LATEST INSIGHT FROM THE CBI
Economy in brief: April 2025
Your monthly guide to the UK economy, giving you a monthly overview of the major trends impacting the UK's main business sectors.
CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update: March 2025
Wage growth stabilises but remains strong, while youth unemployment continues to climb.
Shaping the future of further education
How the Education Committee’s call for evidence could influence further education policy
Employment Rights Bill: latest amendments fail to address key business concerns
Government's final changes leave critical issues unresolved - CBI urges further engagement before Royal Assent
How UK universities are driving R&D economic growth
Helen Lau, Director of Business Engagement and Research Impact at the University of Birmingham, corporate partner at the CBI Midlands Business Dinner 2025, reflects on the role of universities as drivers of R&D-led economic growth.
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CBI Member Discussion with Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Executive (South East)
CBI Women in Leadership Network (Wales)
CBI Finance Directors Network (Midlands)
CBI People and Skills Network (Northern Ireland)
CBI Cumbria Business Dinner 2025
CBI Wales Annual Lunch 2025
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