Our Chief Economist Louise Hellem was up early this morning talking to the BBC’s Business Today about what business wants to see from the Labour Government. - Laser focus on growth - Planning and business rates reform - Unlocking private sector investment

How big a part of the growth story is planning reform? Our CEO Rain Newton-Smith shared her views with Evan Davis on BBC PM 👇

Industrial Strategy – it’s the phrase on everyone’s lips at the moment, but what does it mean for our members and the business community? From jointly co-creating a strategy to using it to guide decision making, we heard from experts from across industry today

Putting aside the fact that monthly GDP tends to be pretty volatile, that line is definitively turning up for the first time since 2021. We are so back

It's good to see that UK #GDP growth picked up in May (to 0.4% m/m). The expansion over the month mostly reflected a recovery in sectors like retail and construction, which had been negatively affected by April's wet weather

Our CEO Rain Newton-Smith met with Jonathan Reynolds earlier today, with plenty on the agenda on growth and delivery. The CBI is ready, willing and able to help build a partnership for prosperity between government and business 🤝

We welcome the Government’s commitment to #Growth as outlined in the #KingSpeech and their bold plans to unlock the UK’s full potential. Read our full response here: shorturl.at/nbfiu

Long awaited & perhaps unsurprising. But let’s be clear today is also a reminder of the progress we’ve made, the opportunity at hand & the critical role Climate Change Committee continues to play in driving accountability. Read my CBI response below👇🏽 cbi.org.uk/media-centre/a…

Great to join @CFTyneWearNland for their ‘Vital Signs’ reports launch looking at the impactful role of philanthropist in the #NorthEast. Our NE Regional Director was delighted to contribute as part of the editorial board.

A healthy economy needs a healthy workforce. The latest labour market figures show that economic inactivity remains stubbornly high, particularly regarding the 2.8 million long-term sick – more here: cgt.bz/VCPc5 🧵 (1/4)

🚨2 Big New jobs North East Combined Authority #devolution #jobs #northeast Director of Economic Growth and Innovation Director of Skills, Inclusion and Public Service Reform proventureconsulting.co.uk/home/roles/

The North East Combined Authority is offering thousands of adults the opportunity to learn new skills with the launch of a £17 million Skills Bootcamp programme.

Distinguished Regional Leaders Receive Order of Distinction at Hull College Graduation Ceremony - with Hull College CBI North Wykeland Group East Riding Council  i.mtr.cool/mnqlhhxlvx #Humber #education #HE

We were delighted so many different organisations joined us in the COP29 Azerbaijan UK Government Pavilion in Baku. Together, we discussed the impact of the government’s clean power mission on public-private engagement in energy policy and reviewed the progress made so far.

The UK needs a modern industrial strategy that drives growth through innovation, sustainability & public-private partnerships. More in our Blueprint for UK Competitiveness, a practical guide for government-industry collaboration published today: bit.ly/3V0EHRe #CBI24 1/3

We are searching for an exceptional individual to chair our new Business and Economy Board. The Chair is a pivotal figure in the North East’s journey towards growth, innovation, and resilience. Find out more on North East Jobs at > orlo.uk/rf2A8 #NorthEastJobs

Bank of England MPC maintained Bank Rate at 4.75% today. The decision was widely expected, but the vote split of 6-3 comes as a bit more of a surprise. The minutes also noted the potential trade-off between weak demand and persistent price pressures going forward

Following the announcement of #tariffs imposed by the US over the weekend, it’s worth recapping on our blog exploring the potential impact on global growth and UK businesses. Click below to find out more 🔓cbi.org.uk/articles/the-e…

Really looking forward to working with CBI North CBI and partners in #NorthEast to maximise opportunities for #Growth and #Innovation and making sure our voice is heard nationally.

Our CEO, Rain Newton-Smith and International & Europe Director, Sean McGuire, were pleased to be in Washington yesterday, where they met with UK Ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, on the back of last week's announcement of a UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD). 1/2