CBI Articles

£8m Business Basics Fund launched to help small firms become more digital

The government has today announced details of a new Business Basics Fund, targeting 100bn in untapp...

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Brexit nerves see business owners put brakes on growth

Squeezed household spending and Brexit nerves have put the brakes on growth among private sector bus...

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CBI boss demands customs union Brexit deal that supports exporters

Carolyn Fairbairn urged government to secure a 'status quo, jobs-first transition deal? in the next...

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Micro firms and entrepreneurs hold their own at Amazon Growing Business Awards 2017

Some of the brightest sparks of UK enterprise were recognised for their achievements at the 19th Ama...

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Retail sales fall sharply amid softening consumer demand

UK retail sales have fallen sharply in the year to October, disappointing expectations for solid gr...

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Businesses reveal widespread dissatisfaction with pace of UK infrastructure delivery

Only one in five businesses is happy with the current pace of delivery of vital UK infrastructure pr...

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Modern employment guru Taylor calls for policy framework around ‘side hustling?

Around 20 per cent of UK employees are likely to start a business alongside their regular day job in...

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Domestic demand drives growth for small manufacturers

The UK's small manufacturers have enjoyed the highest demand for domestic orders in two years, acco...

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Chemoxy International director: The best thing you can do is crack the international market?

After the dramatic result of the EU referendum, one way that UK manufacturers have benefitted is by...

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Unspent apprenticeships funding in construction to be handed down supply chain

From April 2018, larger UK contractors will be able to digitally transfer funds they don't spend d...

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