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A fear of the past is costing us growth. As our Chief Policy & Campaigns Officer @JohnFoster85 states, the infrastructure debate has been stuck for too long. Read our new report with @brownejacobson 👇cbi.org.uk/articles/pipel…

📢The best way to protect households is to reduce the cost of doing business, strengthen UK competitiveness, and give firms the confidence to invest, hire and grow. Chief Economist @louisehellem gives her thoughts on the Chancellor’s latest statement 👇 cbi.org.uk/media-centre/a…

The latest CBI Industrial Trends Survey showed that output volumes fell in the three months to May. Manufacturers expect output volumes to fall again in the three months to August.

Total order books were reported as the weakest since September 2020. The volume of export orders was also seen as below “normal” and well below the long-run average.

Stocks of finished goods were reported as adequate in May, but the balance stood below its long-run average.

CBI Senior Economist @TheCMartin said “the conflict in the Middle East is feeding through to higher energy costs and renewed supply chain disruption, adding another layer of challenges for manufacturers” To learn more, read our press release here: 🔗 cbi.org.uk/media-centre/a…

The 2026 CBI National Business Dinner is officially sold out! We look forward to a great evening of insight, engagement and conversation in London on Thursday 4 June. If you missed out on on tickets, you can sign up to the waitlist here: orlo.uk/Kg5ws

📢 In the three months to March 2026, the unemployment rate returned to 5% and vacancies fell to a post-pandemic low. See our labour market update with @PertempsJobs for the full overview 👇cbi.org.uk/articles/cbipe…

At @UKREiiF 2026, the @CBItweets and @brownejacobson are calling for a modern approach to public-private partnerships in their joint report - Pipeline to Progress: Making UK Infrastructure Investable. Read more 👇 cbi.org.uk/articles/pipel… #UKREiiF #Infrastructure #Growth

At #UKREiiF next week, the @CBItweets and @brownejacobson will discuss how to accelerate infrastructure delivery to spur regional growth. Join us on 19 May for the launch of our joint research👇 Read more: cbi.org.uk/articles/the-g… #Infrastructure #Investment

At UKREiiF 2026 next week, our CEO Rain Newton-Smith will join leaders from across business, finance & policy to launch new joint research with @brownejacobson on how to make UK infrastructure more investable. Join us:📍 19 May | Leeds #UKREiiF #Infrastructure #Investment #PPP

👑 What did businesses want from today’s King’s Speech? For the government to put stability, resilience and growth at the heart of their legislative agenda. Read the CBI’s full response👇cbi.org.uk/media-centre/a…

🏗️ The UK’s infrastructure ambitions can’t be delivered by public funding alone. From ⚡ energy and 🚆 transport to 🏘️ housing, stronger public-private partnerships are key to unlocking growth. Join us at UKREiiF 2026📍 19 May, Leeds Read more 👉 bit.ly/4dCtbVL

Geopolitical risk is no longer ‘AOB’ – it is a boardroom priority 🌍 This week in Paris, our Europe and International Director, @SeanBxl74 joined the B7 Conference hosted by @MEDEF. Representing our members to advocate for a cohesive G7 approach to critical material security.

🚀 The CBI is delivering real impact for business. Supporting firms through the Middle East crisis, cutting tax complexity, easing cost pressures, extending energy support, and putting business at the centre of Scotland’s economic debate. 👉 orlo.uk/nyC24

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What will the May elections mean for UK business? Join our post-election webinar for expert insight on outcomes, policy direction & what’s next. 📅 13 May, 10am Register: orlo.uk/dDnvs

The @bankofengland has held interest rates at 3.75%. Our Deputy Chief Economist @AlpeshPaleja says 👇 #UKeconomy Read his full response here 👉bit.ly/3QBqyL7

📢 Ambition is not enough when the sums do not add up. "For too many young people, the cost of doing business has become a bar on the door of opportunity." Today CBI Chair Cressida Hogg will outline why the current skills system is stifling UK growth👇 telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/…

Moving from "Made in Europe" to "Made With Europe." Our CEO @RainNewtonSmith has wrapped up an inspiring 24 hours in Berlin, representing our members at the UK-German Business Forum. She chaired a panel with industry leaders on generating growth through industrial cooperation.