CBI Economics: Insights

Reactions to a missed opportunity for fundamental tax reform.

The long-awaited decisions on the Business Rates Review missed the mark on delivering fundamental reform.

Levelling up is the golden thread running through the Budget but will it unlock private sector investment across all regions?

The government has ambitious plans for R&D and digital, and CBI members will welcome some of the announcements.

Delivering on the vision for a globalised economy

The Chancellor delivered Skills Bootcamps, short-term support on Business Rates, and modernised R&D tax reliefs. But missed the scale of public investment needed for decarbonisation and infrastructure.

The CBI has updated its list of 10 immediate practical actions both sides can take to stabilise relations and strengthen cooperation. Ranging from business travel to goods travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland – and compiled in consultation with businesses of all sizes, shapes, and sectors.

Actionable advice from UK Finance and the CBI on how SMEs can secure the right finance to achieve their ambitions for green growth.

Growth is not guaranteed. This year’s CBI Annual Conference will look at how firms stand the best chance of delivering – and thriving as part of – a high skilled, high productivity economy.

The CBI responds to the government’s proposals to introduce mandatory COVID-19 Status Certification under a Plan B scenario.

Your monthly update on what’s happening in key international markets.

Launched at the US-EU Summit in Brussels in June, the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, a platform for transatlantic collaboration on key global trade, economic and technology issues, met for the first time at the end of September.