Commenting on this morning’s release of ONS labour market data, Alexandra Hall-Chen, Principal Policy Advisor for Employment at the Institute of Directors, said: “Today’s data points to a worrying outlook for job creation in the UK, with both vacancies and the number of payrolled employees falling. “The combined impact of the increase in employer’s National Insurance…
Commenting on ONS data that showed GDP fell by 0.1% in October 2024, following a decline in GDP of 0.1% in September, Anna Leach, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “It’s concerning to see a further growth disappointment for the UK, with all the major sectors showing falls in activity. October had seen the third…
The British Malaysian Society (BMS) Christmas Party at Park City Grand Plaza Hotel London; end of 40th anniversary year. David Stringer-Lamarre, Fortis Consulting London, Chair BMS International Trade Group, was pleased to speak. David said “I was pleased to make some remarks about the recent trade delegation visit to Malaysia, including our great friendship with…
Hungarian British Business Alliance Festive Dinner. David Stringer-Lamarre, Fortis Consulting London attended. David said “It was a great pleasure to meet Katalin Bihari, Deputy Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hungary & catch up with Melanie Seymour. “I am very pleased to by an Honorary Member of the Hungarian British Business Alliance…
Broad Street Ward Club, Coleman Street Ward Club & Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers – Carols and Christmas Reception, first at St Margaret’s Lothbury and then Glaziers Hall. David Stringer-Lamarre, Fortis Consulting London was pleased to attend. David said “A terrific gathering of three organisations, first in the heart of the City of London…
IoD International Trade Group Christmas Party at the Oriental Club with Keynote speaker Laurie Farris, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs at the U.S. Embassy, London, UK. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to be present at the IoD International Trade Group flagship event in the fine surroundings of the Oriental Club. David said…
2024 Joint ASEAN Societies Reception; David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to be the MC. Lao reported on progress during the year of it Presidency of ASEAN and Malaysia commented upon objectives for it’s coming year. The several UK based societies with a focus on countries with ASEAN came together, with diplomats and…
Able Child 40th Anniversary Celebration Event with the House of Commons, London, supported by Marsha de Cordova MP for Battersea. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was very pleased to be invited and to hear about the charity’s work. Able Child – ‘We support a network of African organisations to protect, educate and amplify the voices…
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism in prospects for the UK economy, fell to -65 in November 2024 from -52 in October and for the fourth month running. This brings business confidence in the wider UK economy to close to its record low, in April 2020 (-69) at the onset…
The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass. Installation Dinner of new Master Glazier, John Reyntiens MBE, at Glaziers Hall. A terrific gathering and a chance to catch up with two leading international stained glass artists. It was a great pleasure to hear about current and future art projects from Helen Whittaker MBE and…
Old Royal Naval College – Private View – Luke Jerram’s ‘Mars’. ‘Measuring seven metres in diameter, Mars features detailed NASA imagery of the planet’s surface…’ David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend. David said “It was interesting to hear from the artist and gaze upon the artwork within the magnificent setting of the Painted…
The British Malaysian Society Trade Delegation to Malaysia Farewell Dinner with special guest Amarjeet S Ghai, Chair, Malaysian British Society. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, was pleased to attend. David said “After a busy, action packed week we came together for a splendid dinner. Well done to all involved before and during, in Malaysia…
British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) reception for The British Malaysian Society (BMS) Trade Delegation to Malaysia. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London, said “Very good to catch up with BMCC CEO Jennifer Lopez. “An excellent opportunity for members of both organisations to network and exchange information and perspectives – connecting to prosper. I also…
Education, UK & Malaysia – at Sunway University. The British Malaysian Society trade delegation to Malaysia. David Stringer-Lamarre, MD, Fortis Consulting London was pleased to attend. David said “It was a very open and thought provoking discussion about international education. The discussion was lead by Mei Sim Lai OBE DL, Chair The British Malaysian Society,…
Commenting on data from the Office for National Statistics, that showed the annual rate of CPI inflation rising to 2.3% in October 2024, Anna Leach, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “Inflation has moved up pretty much as expected, reflecting movements in the OfGem price cap. Elsewhere recent official data on wages has also come…
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