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Energy costs 'an anchor on our ambition', CBI chief warns government
Rising energy expenses and substantial government-related charges totaling £24 billion annually are creating financial challenges that may hinder growth and investment opportunitie...
Read Full Article →Business growth expectations fall to weakest since 2022
Recent survey data reveal that a larger proportion of private sector companies anticipate reduced activity, indicating a notable decline in economic confidence that may impact futu...
Read Full Article →Who is calling the shots when it comes to UK wage levels: workers or bosses?
The recent significant wage increases in the UK, driven by collective bargaining and industrial action, have raised concerns among economists about potential impacts on inflation a...
Read Full Article →UK private sector shrinking as firms cut jobs; pressure to raise taxes as government borrowing jumps...
Rising government borrowing in the UK highlights increased fiscal challenges, as economic contraction and job reductions in private firms intensify pressure on budget policies and...
Read Full Article →The West Midlands is leading the way on new housing
The West Midlands is fostering significant economic growth by integrating public and private efforts to increase housing availability, attracting investment and advancing infrastru...
Read Full Article →Pension reforms show the private sector is backing Britain
Seventeen leading UK pension funds have committed a significant portion of their default investments to private markets, directing substantial capital towards domestic opportunitie...
Read Full Article →CMA handed ‘strategic steer’ as government pushes pro-growth agenda
The government’s guidance to the competition authority highlights regulatory priorities aimed at fostering economic growth, potentially influencing market competition and investmen...
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