Commenting on the Bank of England’s decision to raise the base interest rate from 0.1% to 0.25%, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “Business leaders will be relieved that the Bank has demonstrated its determination to take action on inflation by leading the world in raising rates even as the Omicron…
Broad Street Ward Club, Coleman Street Ward Club & The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers Carol Service at St Margaret Lothbury in the City of London. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL and a a member of Broad Street Ward Club said that it was a pleasure to attend this festive occasion which brought together three City of…
On the day that the ONS publishes data showing that annual CPI inflation was running at 5.1% in November, the Institute of Directors releases new survey data showing that the forthcoming rise in employers’ national insurance contributions is itself likely to be inflationary, as well as having a negative impact on employment and investment.When asked how their…
City of London, Broad Street Ward Might Webclave – Informal Mote. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL said “I was interesting to attend this virtual meeting wherein Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli provided a briefing on the ward and the very many activities that take place within it. There was also consideration of the roles and actions…
On 1st January 2022, new customs arrangements will be introduced on imports from the EU. Companies will no longer be able to delay making import customs declarations for EU goods, and will instead have to make declarations and pay relevant tariffs at the point of import. Notice of imports of food, drink and products of…
The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass Christmas Lunch was held at Glaziers Hall. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD at FortisCL and Upper Warden of ‘The Glaziers’ said that it was a pleasure to attend this happy and enjoyable event. The pre-lunch reception was held in the River Room with views over the river Thames…
The British Malaysian Society Christmas Party was held at the Grand Plaza, London. David Stringer-Lamarre, FortisCL MD and Chair of the British Malaysian Society International Trade Group said “It was very good to see old friends and meet new ones. There was excellent food and refreshments, superb Japanese comedy by Katsura Sunshine and enjoyable conversations. Fortis…
Commenting on ONS data that shows GDP rising by 0.1% in October 2021 to 0.5% below its pre-pandemic level, Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “Economic growth would have fallen in October if it were not for the return of face-to-face appointments in the NHS and the ramping up of vaccination activity, both…
David Stringer-Lamarre, MD of FortisCL, was pleased to attend the ‘Service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas’ within Southwark Cathedral with The Worshipful Company of Launderers and The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass; . David said “Southwark Cathedral rang with beautiful choral music, several lessons, a welcome and bidding from the Honorary Chaplain of The Glaziers, Christoper…
David Stringer-Lamarre, FortisCL Managing Director and Special Advisor International, Institute of Directors was pleased to attend the business networking event of the Institute of Directors, London Region, International Trade Group. It was held at the National Liberal Club. David said ‘The event provided an opportunity to discuss many aspects on international trade. There attendees from…
The IoD’s Directors’ Economic Confidence Index remained unchanged at –6 in November 2021. This means that slightly more business leaders are negative than positive about future prospects for the UK economy, but the situation has stabilised following sharp falls in the early autumn. Investment intentions have fallen slightly from a net score of +22 in October to…
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