Tag: CBI



Are Retail Sales Defying Slow Growth Expectations?

Are Retail Sales Defying Slow Growth Expectations
Posted on 30 March, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

Throughout March, retail sales volumes remained substantially steady, beating the expectations of slow growth, according to the latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey from CBI. The survey of 125 firms, comprising 63 retailers, found that sales... Read More

Manufacturing Sector sees Activity Drop but Demand Remains Steady

Manufacturing Sector sees Activity Drop but Demand Remains Steady
Posted on 21 March, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

The manufacturing sector saw activity fall in March, although production is expected to rebound over the next three months, according to CBI's Industrial Trends Survey. A survey of 471 manufacturers had found that output volumes over the three months... Read More

Small Improvement on UK Economic Growth in February

Small improvement on UK economic growth 2016
Posted on 1 March, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

In the three months to February, economic growth saw a small improvement compared to poor performance in January, resulting in improved expectations for the coming quarter, according to CBI's latest Growth Indicator. The survey, which comprises 790... Read More

Slowest Growth for UK Economy Since 2013, Says CBI

Slowest Growth for UK Economy Since 2013, Says CBI
Posted on 1 February, 2016 by admin under Economy

According to a survey by CBI, the UK economy saw its slowest rate of growth since May 2013 in the three months to January. The survey, which comprises manufacturers, retailers and the services sector, revealed a balance of 6% reporting increased... Read More

Survey shows Business Optimism at Highest Level since 1998

Posted on 27 May, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

The improved economic climate in the UK has allowed businesses to expand at a rate not seen since before the recession struck in 2008, with firms in most industries channelling a rising amount of investment into commercial property growth. In turn, this has... Read More