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📉 Rising employment costs are squeezing job opportunities – according to our @PertempsJobs Employment Trends Survey 2026. 👉Read more: bit.ly/4yH6W9j #YouthEmployment #Apprenticeships #Skills #UKBusiness #Employment
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What did party conference season reveal about the political outlook for business? Join tomorrow's CBI Spotlight webinar for insights from all five main party conferences and the key risks and opportunities ahead. 📆 13 October | 15:30-16:15 Register: orlo.uk/oXF32
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This week we’re putting the focus on rising costs in Energy, Offshore Energies, Beer, Pubs and Breweries, and Hospitality with thanks to @EnergyUKcomms, @OEUK_, @beerandpub and @UKHofficial. Get the detail in our full Room to grow report 👉 orlo.uk/OI9ez
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We’re your voice when you’re not in the room, creating lasting change for UK business. Discover our latest impact from the last month 👉 orlo.uk/sSIlF #UKBusiness #EconomicGrowth #BusinessVoice #CBI #AMembershipLikeNoOther
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Business volumes in the financial services sector fell at a modest pace in the three months to September, following a rapid decline in Q2, according to the latest CBI Financial Services Survey. Firms expect volumes to be broadly flat next quarter.
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Sentiment among FS firms fell at a modest rate in the three months to September.
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This week we’re putting the focus on rising costs in Construction, Mineral Products, Chemicals and Steel with thanks to @BuildUK, the @MineralProduct, the @See_Chem_Bus and @UKSteel__. Get the detail in our full Room to grow report 👉 orlo.uk/EW1yM
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Early bird prices for this year's CBI Annual Conference end tomorrow! Join 650+ leaders across business and politics to explore how the Power of Business can unlock opportunity and help build a more prosperous UK. 🎟️ Secure your place: orlo.uk/ilsdc
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Our CEO @RainNewtonSmith watched Chancellor John Healey give his speech at #Lab26. We welcome his commitment to tackling the UK's economic challenges. The real test now is turning intent into practical delivery that drives growth. Read more 👉bit.ly/4hRvJkY

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Scottish businesses don’t care whether a cost comes from Holyrood or Westminster. They face one bill, and right now it’s being squeezed from every direction. Read our latest opinion piece from @CBI_Scotland Director Michelle Ferguson OBE 👉 orlo.uk/YcWEM

Cutting business costs is Scotland's route to easing the cost of living

The CBI's Scotland Director has a clear message for Holyrood and Westminster: Scottish firms face one bill. They need both governments focused on bringing it down.

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The countdown to CBI Annual Conference 2026 is on ⏱️ Join business leaders and policymakers to explore how business can create opportunity and build a more prosperous UK. 📅 23 November 🎟️ orlo.uk/TpFbK #CBI26
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Retail sales volumes fell at a steeper pace in the year to September, according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey. Retailers anticipate that sales will decline at a strong, albeit slower, rate next month.
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Retailers separately judged September’s sales to be below seasonal norms, to a greater extent than last month. October’s sales are set to disappoint to a similar degree.
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This week we’re putting the focus on rising costs in Automotives, Aviation, Logistics and Shipping with thanks to @airlinesuk, @AirportsUKNews, @SMMT , @LogisticsUKNews, @RHANews and the @ukshipping. Get the detail in our full Room to grow report 👉 orlo.uk/DLHZt
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⚡ Why could business energy bills rise even if wholesale costs fall? Anthony Ainsworth of @npower_nbs joined CBI experts to unpack what’s driving costs and what needs to change. ▶️ Watch: orlo.uk/cV38M 📖 Read his latest article for the CBI: orlo.uk/8bsQE
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⚡ Energy remains one of the biggest risks facing UK businesses. So what needs to change? Join our CBI Spotlight webinar tomorrow to explore the action needed. 📅 16 September ⏰ 13:00 - 13:45 Register now: orlo.uk/tvt0V Supported by @npower_nbs
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This week we’re putting the focus on rising costs in Food and Drink Manufacturing, Agri-Food and Retail with thanks to the @Foodanddrinkfed, the @NFUtweets and the @the_brc. Get the detail in our full Room to grow report 👉 orlo.uk/wg2ed
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We’re pleased to welcome People's Pension as a Corporate Partner of Annual Conference 2026. CEO of @PplsPartnership Patrick Heath-Lay CBE will join our Powering Pace panel to discuss the role of long-term capital in UK growth. Tickets for #CBI26: orlo.uk/L9KT6
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CBI CEO @RainNewtonSmith met @BAESystemsplc shipbuilding trainees on an apprenticeship programme at the Training Academy in Scotstoun, Glasgow. Thanks Chris Stewart, Gemma Foster, BAE’s Commercial Director Naval Ships and @CBI_Scotland’s Michelle Ferguson for organising the visit
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We welcome @RainNewtonSmith to tonight's #CBIScotlandAnnualDinner26 in association with @SSE and @Cisco. Our CEO is calling on the Scottish and UK governments to work with business to unlock investment, create jobs and raise living standards. ➡️ orlo.uk/mmfKh
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