Responding to today’s Budget Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Dr. Roger Barker, Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors, said: “At first blush, there is precious little in the government’s first Budget which offers anything other than short-term pain for the business community. The government has chosen to impose a significant new tax burden…
Okinawa, Japan. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London (second row centre wearing City of London tie), was very pleased to attend a roundtable meeting between a high level delegation from Okinawa Keizao Doyukai and the IoD Japan Business Group at Institute of Directors (IoD) global HQ in London. The delegation was formally welcomed by Jon…
Commenting on data from the Office for National Statistics, that showed the annual rate of CPI inflation falling to 1.7% in September 2024, Anna Leach, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “Today’s decline in inflation follows hot on the heels of yesterday’s softer labour market data, and helps smooth the path to the next rate…
Responding to the publication the Government’s green paper, Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, Dr Roger Barker, Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors, said: “The government’s green paper is a necessary first step in the development of an industrial strategy which provides a more stable and predictable framework for business investment. It is…
Responding to today’s publication of the Employment Rights Bill, Alex Hall-Chen, Principal Policy Advisor for Employment at the Institute of Directors, said: “Our research shows that there is appetite for some employment law reform within the business community. We welcome signs that government has taken on board concerns from business regarding the importance of probationary…
The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass – monthly gathering for members and friends. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL and Deputy Master Glazier (centre of image), said “It was another excellent, informative and friendly event. “The keynote speakers were Mei Sim Lai OBE DL and Keith Donnelly; both very engaging. After a tour of…
IoD Glass Ceiling Group and Women on Boards joint event at Institute of Directors (IoD) HQ, Pall Mall London. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, FortisCL said “This was another excellent partnership event. Well done to Vanessa Dal Busco (IoD) and Fiona Hathorn (WB).” IoD Glass Ceiling Group – ‘Bringing together like-minded people with an interest in furthering…
FinTech. ‘Connect to prosper.’ Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli’s theme in action. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London said “It was great meeting with Tony Gao, EasyTransfer, partner of Fortis Consulting London. Key topics – innovation, customer experience, collaboration. “Our companies have been working successfully together, advocating payment choice for international students, looking how to optimise…
‘English Heritage – The Chair’s Annual Reception.’ Keynote address by Sir Chris Bryant Minister of State, for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was very pleased to represent The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass at this event within the Banking Hall, City of London. David said “It…
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism in prospects for the UK economy continued to fall in September to -38, from -12 in August 2024. This is the lowest result that the Index has registered since December 2022 (-58). Business leader confidence in their own organisations also fell from to +23…
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