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Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 28, 20252 min read
Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 12, 20252 min read
Support More Young People Into Work
Young people deserve better than unemployment after spending years studying for their exams, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...
Aug 21, 20253 min read
Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates
The Bank of England has made a significant decision to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% which could mean that borrowing becomes...
Aug 7, 20255 min read
Private Sector Downturn Set To Persist Into 2026
Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -20%), extending a run of negative predictions that began in late 2024, according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator.
Nov 14, 20252 min read
UK Manufacturers Slam The Brakes On Investment As Demand Weakens
The UK manufacturing sector endured another challenging period in the quarter to October, with output and orders falling sharply, sentiment deteriorating and investment plans cut back sharply, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
Nov 12, 20254 min read
Retail Sales Struggle Amid Subdued Demand & Economic Uncertainty
Retailers reported that sales volumes fell at a firm rate in the year to July, according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey....
Aug 1, 20252 min read
Private Sector Anticipates Broad-Based Contraction
Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -18%), extending a run of negative...
Aug 1, 20252 min read
Retail Sentiment Falls At The Sharpest Rate In Five Years
Sentiment amongst retailers fell at the sharpest rate in five years in May, with the net balance of firms expecting their business...
Jun 6, 20253 min read
Manufacturing Output Falls At Joint-Steepest Pace In Four Years
Manufacturing output volumes fell in the three months to May, at the joint-steepest pace since August 2020, according to the CBI’s latest...
Jun 2, 20252 min read
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