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CBI boss calls for gov to fix ‘antiquated’ rates system

CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith has called on the government to fix the “antiquated” business rates rules in England to boost…

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Retail sales recover as inflation slows, CBI finds

Retail sales grew at their fastest pace since December 2022 in the year to May, as sales volumes jumped 8%…

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Inflation remains at 6.7% despite fall in food prices

Inflation remained unchanged at 6.7% in September as a fall in food prices was offset by an increase in the…

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UK economy set to grow amid increased investment, says CBI

The economy looks to have fared better than expected in the first half of 2023, and is set to steer…

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CBI hit with second rape allegation

The CBI is facing a second allegation of rape from a woman who claims she was assaulted by two male…

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CBI sacks director general amid misconduct claims

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has dismissed its director general Tony Danker following allegations of misconduct. Last month, it…

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Retailers welcome budget but ‘missed opportunity’ for rates reform

Retail has welcomed the support for households in the face of the cost of living crisis in the chancellor’s Spring…

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Gov’s living with Covid strategy ‘first step to normality’, says CBI

The CBI has called the government’s ‘living with Covid’ plan the “first step to normality” but warned that businesses still…

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Over 40 employee groups pen letter urging Sunak to cut business rates

The CBI, along with 41 trade associations spanning the UK economy, have issued a joint statement urging the chancellor Rishi…

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Labour shortages could continue for two-years, CBI warns

Labour supply problems could last for up to two years and will not be solved by the end of the…

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