Commenting on ONS data that shows GDP fell by 0.1% in January 2025, following growth of 0.4% in December, Anna Leach, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “January’s growth disappointment was driven by a broad-based decline in manufacturing. The ONS highlight weakness in the manufacture of motor vehicles, who are facing profound trade uncertainty on…
Aldgate Ward Club New President Elected: Vanessa Dal Busco. Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley was the guest of honour. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend. He said “Many congratulations to Vanessa and all other officers elected during the Installation Dinner within the Guildhall, City of London. Also congratulations to Immediate Past President…
Melanie Hampton – many congratulations upon election as Chair, The Construction Liveries Group from the team at Fortis Consulting London! Melanie is Immediate Past Master, The Worshipful Company of Paviors. The Construction Liveries Group (CLG); ‘We’re here to promote the art, craft and science of construction, and to support the professional and personal development of…
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism in prospects for the UK economy, dropped back to -64 in February 2025, from -59 in January. Business confidence remains at historically depressed levels, just above the recent nadir of -65 in November 2024 and close to the lows reached during Covid. Business leader…
‘Breaking Barriers: Female Entrepreneurs Innovating for the Future’ – Bayes Business School. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend. He said “It was a very engaging and interesting panel, competently moderated by Zoe (Yiting) Lu. “The welcome address was delivered by Professor Andre Spicer, Dean, Bayes Business School. The panel was comprised…
‘Where Design Meets Digital Performance’ – Hungarian British Business Alliance business presentations and networking event, City of London. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was please to attend. He said “What a splendid evening, well done to all involved! There were a range of informative presentations from several companies, including interior design, company performance improvement…
Commenting on this morning’s release of ONS labour market data, Alex Hall-Chen, Principal Policy Advisor for Employment at the Institute of Directors, said: “Despite a small increase in payrolled employees, the continued decline in job vacancies points to low business confidence in hiring new staff. “The cumulative impact of recent employment reforms, coupled with upcoming increases…
National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK ‘Achievers’ reception in the House of Lords. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was very pleased to attend representing EasyTransfer. David said “It was a great event showcasing the work of NISAU and many individuals who have achieved success in various sectors. “I was pleased to be welcomed…
The British Malaysian Society (BMS) Chinese New Year Celebration at Bright Courtyard Club hosted by Mei Sim Lai OBE DL, Chair of BMS. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend. He said “It was a great pleasure to meet HE Dato’ Zakri Jaafar, High Commissioner of Malaysia to London; HE Macenje Mazoka,…
John Choi became a Freeman of the City of London. Alongside Mei Sim Lai OBE DL, Past Master Worshipful Company of World Traders and Chair of The British Malaysian Society (BMS), David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to support John, a fellow ExCo member of BMS. Freedom of the City of London –…
Commenting on the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England to reduce interest rates to 4.5%, Anna Leach, Chief Economist of the Institute of Directors, said: “All members of the MPC voted for rates to be cut today, with the only difference of opinion being how much to cut by: 7 voted for…
Hong Kong Economic Trade Office, London, Chinese New Year of the Snake celebration in the Orangery, Kensington Palace – a wonderful grade 1 building. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend. He said “It was a great occasion, interesting speeches and lots of opportunity to celebrate with new friends and old.” Fortis…
Lord Mayor’s Envoy for Space Technology & Innovation. An IoD International Trade Group discussion with Alderman Professor Emma Edhem. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend. David said “Alderman Emma delivered a wide ranging, clear sighted, presentation encouraging the business people present, from many parts of the world, to consider the many…
‘The Caroleans’ – The Past Masters’ Association for the Mayoralty of Sir Nicholas Lyons. Annual General Meeting and Dinner at Barber Surgeons’ Hall. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London and Past Master Glazier was pleased to attend. David said “It was very good to gather with Sir Nicholas Lyons, Lord Mayor of the City of…
In response to historically low levels of business confidence and ONS/HMRC data showing a sharp decline in employment in December, 41% of business leaders believe that a significant scaling-back of the government’s employment law reforms would make a major difference to business confidence in 2025. The IoD has identified key changes to the Employment Rights Bill which,…
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