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Tom Thackray, CBI

‘Securing the free flow of data to the UK economy will...

The UK Government has published proposals for future data sharing arrangements between the UK and EU. Tom Thackray, CBI Director of Innovation, said: “This paper is an...
Cathay Pacific 747

Cathay Pacific losing altitude

Once held up as a benchmark of luxury long-haul air travel, the company’s determination not to jump on the low fair bandwagon looks like...
Containers

Registration open for World Export Development Forum 2017

World Export Development Forum (WEDF) 2017 to be held in Budapest, Hungary, on 25-26 October. What: World Export Development Forum 2017 Theme: Trade – A Force for...
Climate Change

4 ways business is stepping up to meet global climate goals

Non-state actors like businesses are essential to meeting the ambitious goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. A panel discussion at the recent ECOCITY World...
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Workers from across Europe strengthen our businesses

The Migration Advisory Committee has been asked to examine the impact of EU immigration in the UK. Josh Hardie, CBI Deputy Director-General, said: “Workers from across...
Tram Ghent

Sustainable Business: Renaissance beckons for the age of the tram

As the world turns its back on the internal combustion engine, the electrification of public transport and the movement of goods starts to gather...
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Special Report: Changing The Message

Sex sells – that’s been the overriding message for businesses keen to advertise their services almost since commercial advertising was invented. But are consumers...
UK map on EU flag

Government has ‘window of opportunity’ before firms trigger Brexit contingency plans

New survey reveals 57% of firms are looking at scenario and contingency planning related to Brexit, but only 11% have begun to implement...

The tides they are a-changing

EVER since the Romans constructed sophisticated tide mills across the high maritime ranges of a conquered Britain, the modern world has been trying to...

Tata Steel: Perseverance & Excellence

Blame it on Ayn Rand. She – of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead fame – provided Sajid Savid with an ideological backbone. Secretary for...