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.@CBItweets welcomes the merger of the @VOAgovuk with @HMRCgovuk – a move that encourages greater efficiency in the tax system. We continue to work collaboratively with government, HMRC, VOA to deliver implementation. Our full response 👉: bit.ly/3PJv1Lh #UKBusiness

⏳ Last chance to save! Early bird pricing for the CBI National Business Dinner ends tomorrow. Bring clients, colleagues and policymakers together in the room where business meets politics. 👉 Secure your place now orlo.uk/nbd26_rY1Rd

🚀 The CBI is delivering for business Driving change on planning, skills, payment terms and EU policy – while supporting firms through global uncertainty and shaping action on energy costs. 👉 orlo.uk/y75ZD

🌍 The Middle East situation is evolving rapidly, with real implications for business. 🧭 The CBI’s Middle East Hub brings together insights, guidance and a recording of a webinar on what businesses need to know to prepare. 👉 orlo.uk/CGp3v #CBI #MiddleEast #Business

Last week the CBI team headed to @AnthropyUK, to dive into the conversations shaping the future of the UK economy. Our Tax Policy Manager Alice Jeffries took to the stage to explore how the fiscal system can drive growth, fairness, and long-term investment.

From the factory floor to the heart of policy.🏭Great to see @Mark_Goldstone at CBI member @pladis_Global McVitie's factory with Minister Blair McDougall. We’ve worked hard to ensure new prompt-payment rules protect small firms without disrupting global supply chains.

UK private sector firms are bracing for a continued slowdown in activity. Middle East conflict is adding to business uncertainty over energy costs, supply chains and inflation. @AlpeshPaleja explains more in the latest CBI Growth Indicator: bit.ly/3NoNfB2 #UKEconomy

UK CPI inflation held steady at 3.0% in February, in line with consensus expectations. Core CPI inflation (excl. energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco) edged up slightly to 3.2% (from 3.1% in January).

Unchanged inflation in February reflected upward contributions from clothing, furniture, and misc. good & services being offset by downward contributions from, mainly, alcohol & tobacco and transport.

“The recent spike in global energy prices due to the Iran conflict means that we expect to see renewed inflationary pressures in the near-term." Check out @SartoriusMartin's response to today's inflation data and what it could mean for interest rates: cbi.org.uk/media-centre/a…

The government’s upcoming prompt‑payment regulation is a positive step forward, helping protect SMEs whilst avoiding unintended consequences on larger companies. As @Mark_Goldstone Head of Industrial Strategy states in @FT, it "strikes the right balance".ft.com/content/287c16…

While the Chancellor’s targeted approach to the Iran conflict is a start, the government must recognise that the crisis is already starting to hit businesses. One thing is clear: We can't fix the cost of living without fixing the cost of doing business 👇cbi.org.uk/media-centre/a…

Industrial strategy is no longer a reluctant afterthought – it’s our roadmap to resilience. Our Head of Industrial Strategy @Mark_Goldstone, highlights how the new Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan is addressing the barriers holding UK manufacturers back👇businessandindustry.co.uk/manufacturing/…

The latest CBI Industrial Trends Survey showed that output volumes fell in the three months to March. Firms expect volumes to be broadly flat in the three months to June, and the least pessimistic outlook for 12 months.

This month’s labour market update with @PertempsJobs network group highlights continued labour market cooling and firms’ ongoing hesitation to hire. See the full update here 👇cbi.org.uk/articles/cbipe…

The @bankofengland has held interest rates at 3.75%. Our Deputy Chief Economist @AlpeshPaleja gives his full response below: bit.ly/4lJtHnE

Out now: a new LSE report on remote working by @CrescenziRobert and Davide Rigo, based on a UK-wide survey with @CBI_Economics, asks not whether remote work lasts, it's whether your firm has the capability to make it work. orlo.uk/eHoNn

The #CBINationalBusinessDinner returns on Thursday 4 June for an unmissable evening where business meets politics. 📹 Take a look at what makes this event one of the UK’s most senior business–government gatherings. 🎟️ Early bird tickets on sale now! orlo.uk/nbd26_6RnLy

Great to hear the Chancellor’s pro-growth messaging in today’s Mais lecture. But we can’t forget the biggest challenge firms are facing – the high cost of doing business. Read our full response here 👇cbi.org.uk/media-centre/a…