Tag: CBI

Cutting business energy costs to boost growth

Stuart Mitchell

The CBI and Energy UK partnership publishes a new blueprint to cut business energy costs, unlock investment and deliver £130bn of additional economic output. This article is copyright to them and was originally on the CBI website here – please explore their site for further information. Why action is needed now High energy costs are one of the biggest barriers to growth facing UK businesses. While firms across the economy continue to grapple with rising labour and operating costs, electricity prices remain a particular challenge, with UK businesses paying around…

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PRCA joins CBI to strengthen industry representation

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has joined the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as a member, reinforcing its commitment to championing the PR and communications industry within the broader business landscape. The move aligns with PRCA’s strategic objective to serve as an industry champion, deepening engagement with business and government to secure better representation for the sector. The PRCA’s membership with the CBI will provide the industry with a stronger voice on economic and policy matters, including the role of AI in communications, skills development, and ESG (Environmental,…

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Pressing the accelerator on green growth could earn up to £57 billion for the UK economy by 2030

Stuart Mitchell

New analysis from the CBI has shown that making the most of 27 green growth ‘prizes’ could deliver a £37-57 billion boost to GDP by 2030, equivalent to between 1.6% and 2.4% of GDP. But, as other countries make serious pitches for green investment, businesses fear that the UK faces a ticking clock and serious competition to realise these opportunities. With policy direction and ambitious goals now locked-in, the CBI is proposing a series of measures to help the UK move urgently into delivery mode to secure investment, boost supply…

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CBI and Microsoft call for digital skills boost to help UK

Stuart Mitchell

The UK must seize the opportunity to become a leader in the use of technology to drive better business outcomes and create inclusive workplaces that support employees’ mental wellbeing, by accelerating investments in digital skills. That’s according to the CBI/Microsoft Tech Tracker 2020. Amid the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, the report celebrates companies’ efforts to rapidly accelerate technology adoption. Addressing digital skills gaps is key to building on this momentum and enhancing competitiveness, enabling organisations to harness the value of their data. Firms innovated at pace…

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Covid-hit businesses call for pragmatic approach to secure historic UK-EU agreement – CBI, DMA & trade associations

Stuart Mitchell

The CBI, DMA and 70 other trade associations and professional bodies representing 190,000 businesses and 7 million employees are calling for politicians on both sides to carve a path towards a deal. Sectors from automotive to aviation, chemicals to creative industries, and farming and food to pharmaceuticals – are united: securing a quick agreement matters greatly for jobs and livelihoods. Clarity on an ambitious deal will turbo charge business preparations and increase confidence in the U.K. as a place to invest. Crucially, it will also help ease the sustainable implementation of…

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