Search Results: 'CBI'

First whispers of green shoots
03 March, 2012
The timber industry has reasons to be optimistic, says Mike Jeffree

Timber exports rise, imports fall
04 February, 2012
Amid the economic gloom there is some good news for the UK timber industry

On course for a slow recovery
18 December, 2010
Consumer and business confidence remain low, yet the economic outlook is “broadly reassuring”

Double dip or on the way up?
30 October, 2010
It’s mixed signals from construction, with house prices predicted to fall, but new figures showing building on the up

Pace of UK economic growth to slow in 2011
22 September, 2010

Orders increase but consumer optimism remains elusive
04 September, 2010
Manufacturing and housebuilding have both recorded growth but there’s still a long road ahead

Government austerity measures dent consumer confidence
26 June, 2010
Consumers increased pessimism is reflected in the furniture and housing markets

Exports improve for UK goods
20 May, 2010

Economy shows signs of recovery
03 April, 2010
Activity is patchy, but the latest surveys indicate some economic improvement

Timber industry optimism rises
06 March, 2010
Timber traders are feeling more confident despite little change forecast in the first quarter

Housing provides glimmer of hope but commercial build shrinks
23 January, 2010
The home-building sector has reported growth for four successive months

Consumer confidence rises; business mood weakens
28 November, 2009
The UK economy remains fragile, despite improvements in some sectors

UK faces longer in the doldrums
31 October, 2009
The latest figures suggest the UK’s economic recovery remains elusive

EATTA hears the worst of the recession is now past
03 October, 2009

Timber sector optimism improves
05 September, 2009
The latest CBI survey reveals that timber products manufacturers are feeling less pessimistic

Invest to compete
22 August, 2009
Wood processing at local merchant branch level has a strong future, say machine suppliers

Housing shows signs of stabilising
25 July, 2009
British consumers are feeling a bit more confident about the economy but forecasts remain gloomy

CPA chief executive awarded OBE
04 July, 2009

Credit insurance top-up "not enough", says TTF
27 June, 2009

Optimism puts veneer over decline
30 May, 2009
Despite encouraging signs, many timber companies are expecting order volumes to fall further