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• Speech

  'Less politics, more policy' on energy

  Swift government action is necessary to boost investor confidence in all energy technologies, says CBI's Neil Bentley

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• In the media

  News

  • 'How to make roads fit for 21st century' - CBI
  • Backing for EC industrial policy update
  • Growth bill 'should give confidence to firms'
  • Cridland: Diverse energy mix crucial to UK
• Financial services

  Bank lending 'Still a long way to go'

    

  CBI says:

  ' it’s good that the Funding for Lending Scheme has begun to make a positive difference in the mortgage market'

• Employment

  Labour Market UpdateWith ManpowerGroup

    

  Monthly analysis

  Employment at highest level since comparable records began in 1971

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  November 19

  Watch Andrew Marr speak at our prestigious event at Grosvenor House

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• CBI magazine

  Business VoiceThe future of cities

    

  Featured this month

  Can UK business meet the challenges posed by our expanding towns and cities?

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• Public services

  InteractiveBenefits of opening up services

    

  Infographic

  Nine key areas where opening up public services could save the taxpayer money

• Events

  Events

  • 30th OctCBI Scotland Westminster Reception
  • 7th NovCBI South West Annual Dinner 2012
  • 19th NovCBI Annual Conference Gala Dinner 2012

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