From a high in June-July, the IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index has taken a tumble in September, back to levels last seen in February 2021. The Index, which measures the net positive level of optimism in the UK economy amongst directors, recorded a value of just under zero (-1%) in September 2021, down from +22% in July 2021. The last time an Index score of close to zero was recorded…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Renter Warden of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers& Painters of Glass, was pleased to attend this luncheon at the Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers. David said that it was a good opportunity to meet with members of several other City of London Livery Companies and discuss various topics relating…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Chair of the International Trade Group, British Malaysian Society, was pleased to attend this breakfast briefing by the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, HE Charles Hay MVO. The event was held in the Guildhall in the City of London. The event was organised by the British Malaysian Society. The…
The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass Court Meeting & Autumn Livery Dinner. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and Renter Warden of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers said “It was very good to have a ‘Glaziers’ Court meeting and in-person livery dinner at the National Liberal Club in London. One of the pleasant duties of the Court…
UK-China Prime Networks Reception and Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration: Linkup China & Mishcon de Reya LLP. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD FortisCL,was very pleased to attend this celebratory event. He said that it was a good opportunity to catch up with people that he had not seen in many months and meet new friends. International trade is a…
In its submission to the Spending Review and Autumn Budget 2021, the Institute of Directors is urging the government to reduce the planned level of business tax rises, now that the economic outlook is more positive than was expected at the time of the last Budget. With the Office of Budget Responsibility expected to revise its GDP growth forecasts…
Commenting on reports that Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is considering some form of major government bailout of energy suppliers, Dr. Roger Barker said: “Although the energy sector has experienced a substantial price shock in recent months, it is deeply concerning that this is undermining the financial viability of numerous market participants. “The impact is likely…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was pleased to participate in The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass visit to Bath, led by Master Glazier Michael Dalton. He said that it was a very informative and pleasurable trip, taking in Holy Trinity Church, Frome, St Mary’s Orchardleigh and the splendid Bath Abbey (which contains the Glaziers’ coat…
Responding to the Government’s consultation on the implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), the Institute of Directors calls on the government to leverage the real-world experience of civil society (including the business community) when implementing the TCA and future trade agreements. The TCA, which the government agreed with the EU in December 2020, is an important step on the way to normalising EU-UK relations post-Brexit. The treaty embeds a series of…
Broad Street Ward Club, in association with Coleman Street Ward Club, Garden Party at St Margaret Lothbury. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, said that it was a great pleasure, as a new member this first physical event of Broad Street Ward Club since the start of the pandemic. It provided a good opportunity to exchange…
Responding to the latest labour market figures, showing a continuing fall in unemployment from 4.7% from April-June to 4.6% in May-July, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “The economy is now well-prepared for the end of furlough, with unemployment demonstrating a clear downward trend and the highest level of vacancies in the economy since records began. “In fact, with 44% of IoD members reporting staff shortages, across all…
Ambassador Zheng Zeguang attended the online Icebreaker Lecture co-hosted by the 48 Group Club, China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) and China Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK). David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, is a Board Member of the 48 Group Club. Ambassador Zheng delivered a keynote speech entitled Grasp the Major Trends and Advance Win-Win Cooperation,…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and ExCo Member and Chair of the International Trade Group of the British Malaysian Society, was very pleased to attend this fascinating event. The group was honoured to hear from both Sheriffs of London, Sheriff Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli and Sheriff Christopher Hayward. In addition to this there was an…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of Fortis Consulting London was pleased to attend the ‘Glasgow in London Dinner’ organised by The Trades House of Glasgow and its Fourteen Incorporations. He said that it was a wonderful occasion within The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers‘ hall in the City of London. The welcome was delivered by Ken Dalgleish, Deacon…
Responding to the Government’s announcement on their plans to introduce a new health and social care tax, based on an increase to National Insurance and the tax on dividends, Kitty Ussher, the Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, has said: “This is an extraordinary time to be adding additional burden to business and the…
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