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
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
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
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
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