David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region, was pleased to attend and speak at the Wuliangye Reception held at the Institute of Directors (IoD), Pall Mall. Wuliangye is a famous Chinese spirit tracing its history to at least the Ming Dynasty. David welcomed the many distinguished guests which…
Responding to official inflation figures, showing that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 2.1% in July, Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “While inflation remains low, the slight pickup in the cost of living is a dampener for the economy. “The up-tick in prices will eat into wallets, but with the…
Responding to latest official labour market statistics, showing the unemployment rate rose to 3.9%, Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The jobs market remains a source of strength for the UK economy, though it may now be reaching its peak. “High employment has proved a lifeline for the economy in a difficult period….
Responding to the latest official GDP figures, showing that the economy shrunk in Q2 by 0.2%, Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “Contraction in the second quarter is a rude awakening after the growth in the first three months of the year, and confirmation of the concerns businesses have been expressing about the…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was pleased to see the launch of the ERP/Digital Group of the Institute of Directors, Central London Branch was featured in ERP Today. David attended and spoke in his capacity oas Chairman of the Institute of Directors, London Region. The image taken at the venue, the iconic Lord’s Cricket Grounds…
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 0.75%, Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “With limited visibility, the Bank of England is right to err on the side of caution today by holding interest rates steady. “As it stands, the MPC still needs further clarity on the nature…
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