CBI
This coverage explores the Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) influence on the UK retail sector, focusing on policy advocacy, economic forecasts, regulatory consultations, and business sentiment. Reporting highlights how CBI initiatives and commentary shape retail strategies, workforce planning, and investment decisions — offering insights for retail executives, managers, and professionals navigating policy and economic developments.
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Oct- 2023 -18 OctoberEconomy
Inflation remains at 6.7% despite fall in food prices
Inflation remained unchanged at 6.7% in September as a fall in food prices was offset by an increase in the price of fuel. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), food and non-alcoholic beverage prices fell by 0.1% between August and September 2023, compared with…
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Sep- 2023 -20 SeptemberEconomy
Inflation ‘unexpectedly’ falls to 6.7%
The headline rate of inflation has fallen by 0.1% to 6.7% in August, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), despite prior concerns from economists that the rate was set to rise. The largest downward contributions to the monthly change in annual rates came from…
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13 SeptemberPeople Moves
UK GDP falls by ‘worse than expected’ 0.5% in July
The UK economy shrunk by a “worse than expected” 0.5% in July as poor weather and industrial strikes impacted production, according to the latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ONS revealed that all of the main sectors fell in July 2023, with output in the services…
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Jun- 2023 -12 JuneNews
UK economy set to grow amid increased investment, says CBI
The economy looks to have fared better than expected in the first half of 2023, and is set to steer clear of a recession, according to the CBI’s latest Economic Forecast. The CBI has forecasted 0.4% growth in GDP over 2023, picking up to 1.8% in 2024, upgraded from -0.4%…
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Apr- 2023 -21 AprilDepartment Stores
John Lewis latest business to exit CBI
John Lewis has become the latest business to today terminate its CBI membership in light of the recent allegations against the group. In a statement released today, the retailer said: “Due to the further very serious and ongoing allegations made relating to the CBI, we have decided to end our…
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21 AprilHigh Street
CBI hit with second rape allegation
The CBI is facing a second allegation of rape from a woman who claims she was assaulted by two male colleagues. According to the latest report from The Guardian, the offence took place at one of the CBI’s overseas offices and comes following reports of an alleged rape at a…
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12 AprilPeople Moves
CBI sacks director general amid misconduct claims
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has dismissed its director general Tony Danker following allegations of misconduct. Last month, it was revealed that Danker was to step away from his role due to an investigation into complaints concerning his conduct in the workplace. The CBI had engaged employment law at…
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Mar- 2023 -16 MarchEconomy
Retailers welcome budget but ‘missed opportunity’ for rates reform
Retail has welcomed the support for households in the face of the cost of living crisis in the chancellor’s Spring Budget but some have criticised it as a “missed opportunity” for business rates reform. Headline measures announced by the chancellor included an increase in corporation tax to 25% for businesses…
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7 MarchNews
CBI director-general to step aside amid misconduct allegations
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has announced that its director-general, Tony Danker, will be stepping away from his role due to an investigation into complaints concerning his conduct in the workplace. As a result, the CBI has hired Joanna Chatterton, the head of employment law at Fox Williams, to…
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Feb- 2023 -28 FebruaryEconomy
PM agrees new Brexit deal with EU for NI
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has agreed a deal with the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, for new post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. The Windsor Framework replaces the old Northern Ireland Protocol, and aims to deliver free-flowing trade in goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland…
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