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The CBI says it expects growth to pick up in the second half of 2012

CBI: UK will climb out of recession in second half of 2012

The CBI has revised its UK economic growth forecast fro 2012 down from 0.9 per cent to 0.6 per cent but says growth will accelerate to two per cent in 2013.

Jobs boost for financial services sector

CBI: Britain’s financial sector on the road to recovery

The UK financial services sector is undergoing a recovery, despite general feelings of economic uncertainty, according to the CBI.

The CBI predicts the UK will avoid recession

CBI says UK will economy will grow and avoid double-dip recession

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) says the UK economy will grow despite continued risks from the euro debt crisis and a void falling back into recession.

CBI data shows high street retail sales decline in January

CBI data shows high street retail sales decline in January

Sales in high street stores were down in the first part of January 2012 as consumers stopped spending after Christmas, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

The CBI recommends that executive pay is linked to performance

CBI says high executive pay must be linked to performance

The CBI has released a report that recommends high levels of executive pay must be linked to performance and that pay packages should be simplified and transparent.

The CBI reports a bleak outlook for retailers in the run up to Christmas

Christmas shopping set to suffer as CBI reports retail woe

The CBI reports staff levels are falling in retail, sales are down and orders are falling to levels last seen in March 2009 and predicts a gloomy Christmas for retailers.

CBI survey reveals pessimistic outlook for UK service sector

CBI survey reveals pessimistic outlook for UK service sector

The consumer services sector is suffering, new figures from the Confederation of British Industry have shown.

David Cameron has told the CBI that it is proving tough to cut the deficit

Cameron admits deficit reduction strategy is off target

David Cameron has told the CBI that the target of 2014-15 to cut the UK's deficit is likely to be missed and says cutting the debt is proving harder than expected.

The CBI director-general, John Cridland

CBI reports fall in business confidence will affect UK jobs

The CBI surveyed 122 UK business leaders who said a sharp fall in business confidence due in part by the euro debt crisis is influencing recruitment plans.

Jobs growth continues in private sector, 'but risks remain'

CBI: Jobs growth in private sector, 'but risks remain'

The private sector may be recovering from the recession, but a report suggests public sector and temporary workers may not be benefiting.

CBI urges government to kick-start economic growth with 'Plan A Plus'

CBI urges government to kick-start economic growth with 'Plan A Plus'

After revising down the UK's economic growth forecast, the Confederation of British Industry has called on the government to bring in new recovery measures.

Manufacturing bosses are concerned about the future, says the CBI

Manufacturers optimism drops to lowest level since April 2009

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has released its latest industrial trends survey and it shows a drop in orders and pessimistic expectations for the future.

Medium-sized businesses need greater access to credit, the CBI has suggested

Government must do more to help medium-sized firms - CBI

A new report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned the government it needs to increase the level of credit available to medium-sized businesses.

Retailers continue to struggle in the current conditions, the CBI has revealed

Christmas bargains in the offing as retail sales drop

The latest numbers from the Confederation of British Industry have revealed a drop in sales in September compared with last year.

UK bank shares rose today following criticism of the ICB by business leaders

Business leaders say bank regulation plans will "risk recovery"

Business leaders criticism of the proposals likely to be announced next month when the Independent Commission on Banking (ICB) report is published has helped shares rise in UK banks today.

Manufacturing and factory expectations for output and orders is growing, according to the CBI

Manufacturing sector shows healthy order book

The latest Industrial Trends report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)shows that both expectations of future output and orders have increased as inflationary and pricing pressures recede.

CBI revises its growth forecast downwards

CBI slashes UK economic growth forecast

The UK's economy will continue to grow in the coming year - albeit at a subdued rate.

The CBI has reported a sharp fall in retail sales

CBI reports fastest fall in retail sales for 11 months

The latest distributive trades survey from the CBI reports that UK high street sales fell sharply between May 27th and 15th June as consumers reined in their spending.

The CBI reports that employers expect to increase hiring over the next six months

CBI employment trends survey shows recruitment levels up

A survey of UK employment trends published today by the CBI and recruitment company Harvey Nash reveals that one third of employers expect to increase recruitment of staff over the next six months.

High street sales up but subdued, says CBI

High street sales still subdued, says CBI

The CBI has reported above-expectations retailer performance in mid-May, but warns that the sector is still seeing only subdued growth.

The CBI expects a slow rate of growth in the UK over the next two years

CBI UK economic forecast predicts slow growth

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has released its latest economic forecast for the UK and it predicts slow growth in 2011 and 2012.

CBI warns government about over-regulation

CBI makes the case to government for business investment

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has released a report entitled 'Making the UK the best place to invest' which warns government that over-regulation and planning constraints are threatening the UK's position as an attractive business location.

The finance sector could be reformed under proposals from the Independent Commission on Banking

Independent Commission on Banking interim report welcomed

Interim report from the Independent Commission on Banking outlines proposals for reform of financial sector.

All of the reaction to budget 2011

The reaction to the 2011 budget

As the dust settles on George Osborne's budget we take a look at the reaction to the policy announcements from many key stakeholders who give their view on whether it will give the economy the required fuel injection.

UK firms expect output price rises more strongly than at any point since July 2008

Inflation expectations 'at a three-year high'

CBI figures reveal UK firms' expectations of rising output prices are at their strongest since July 2008.

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