“Inflation ticked up slightly in July, broadly in line with the Bank of England’s expectations. Higher energy and regulated ...

“A modest rebound in June brought Q2 to a positive close — but today’s figures confirm that the strong growth seen earlier ...

“The fact that Scotland’s fiscal deficit has widened again in the latest GERS figures will be disappointing news for firms ...

The UK economic inactivity rate for people aged 16 to 64 years old was 21.0% in the quarter to June 2025, marginally down on ...

The latest on the CBI's trade and overseas activities, including work on the UK–India Free Trade Agreement and the new EU–US trade deal. The UK Government has kept up a busy international agenda this ...

Your monthly guide to the UK economy, giving you a monthly overview of the major trends impacting the UK's main business sectors.

“While interest rates are now at their lowest in over two years, today’s cut is line with the “gradual and careful” pace of loosening that the Monetary Policy Committee have flagged so far. Gradual, ...

Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -18%), extending a run of negative sentiment that began in late 2024, according to the CBI’s ...

Highlighting the importance of skills and innovation in the drive for sustainable economic growth, CBI Scotland have further strengthened their leadership team by appointing Gemma Foster, BAE Systems ...

Last month, the CBI welcomed the Prime Minister’s bold steps to help solve the urgent skills challenge facing the UK. But research carried out prior to the pandemic suggests the country is now at a ...

Outdoor air quality is at the forefront of policy agendas and decision-making, but should policymakers and businesses care more about indoor air quality?

Businesses often tell us that accessing digital skills is one of the biggest barriers to digital transformation, business growth and competitiveness. Businesses want to know what ‘digital skills’ ...