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Don’t miss your chance to connect with business leaders, policymakers, and industry at the CBI Scotland Annual Lunch, sponsored by CMS Scotland on 21 March. We’ll tackle the big economy, investment and growth questions with insights from senior politicians and business leaders

.CBI Scotland are delighted to appoint Martin Pibworth, Chief Commercial Officer, SSE - A Better World of Energy as Scotland Chair. Martin’s experience bolsters our work in tackling the challenges and opportunities facing firms, and our engagement with government for business. 👉bit.ly/4koxJ3y

The CBI Scotland has appointed a new chair insider.co.uk/appointments/c…

Great news for Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray, said: "Scotland is a key part of making the UK a global leader in clean energy and this investment is a significant vote of confidence in the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and the surrounding area."

Delighted to welcome our new Chair!

Michelle Ferguson, CBI Scotland Director, believes #apprenticeships are essential for building the future energy workforce, supporting economic growth and energy security - bit.ly/3QGqhD8 #MadeforBusiness #ScotAppWeek25

On #IWD2025 we celebrate bold, brilliant women leading businesses across Scotland. Let us take a moment to mark that ambition, resilience, and impact. CBI staff and members at CBI Scotland's Q1 Council this week in Edinburgh👇 #InternationalWomensDay #BreakingBarriers

.CBI Scotland's new Director Michelle Ferguson tells the CBI Scotland Annual Lunch, sponsored by CMS Scotland that this is an opportunity to reflect on the CBI’s role over the past 60 years, championing business, driving growth, innovation and enterprise. #CBIScotBizLunch25

Our next speaker at our Annual Lunch is Carol Nisbet, of event sponsors CMS Scotland. Carol gave an inspiring speech about how the UK, facing complex issues both at home and abroad, must celebrate the resilience of the Scottish business community.👏 #CBIScotBizLunch25

The CBI's Chief Commercial Officer Tracy Black told #CBIScotBizLunch25, sponsored by CMS Scotland, that Scotland's green energy 'goldmine' has created 20% growth and 16,000 jobs since 2022. She says politicians must join the dots and work with business to deliver growth.

Delighted to welcome #CBIScotBizLunch25 keynote political speaker First Minister John Swinney. He hailed the green economy, food and drink, innovation and tech among Scotland's economic strengths, adding a fair and decent society cannot be created without a commitment to growth.

CBI Scotland Chair Martin Pibworth SSE - A Better World of Energy closed out #CBIScotBizLunch25 by thanking event sponsors CMS Scotland and our main speaker First Minister John Swinney. Thanks also to everyone who helped make this lunch a success. Roll on another 60 years!👏 #CBI60 #ScotBusiness

Very grateful to business and trade union colleagues who spent the morning at Bute House discussing the economic implications of tariffs and wider challenges. Hugely constructive conversation.

In next week’s Programme for Government we are calling on Scottish Government to make closing the skills gap a priority. Our Director Michelle Ferguson wrote to First Minister arguing this will boost productivity and long-term sustainable growth. Full press release 👉: bit.ly/3GIJZMM

Today Rain Newton-Smith writes for the Financial Times ahead of the #EUUKSummit: “We can’t afford the legacy of the past decade to determine the future of the next — this summit must deliver critical progress” BUSINESSEUROPE ft.com/content/40ce5b…

UK CPI inflation rose to 3.5% in April (from 2.6% in March), broadly in line with Bank of England expectations. This marked the highest rate of inflation since January 2024. Core CPI inflation also picked up to 3.8%, from 3.4% last month

The uptick in inflation was driven primarily by higher energy costs due to the Ofgem price cap hike. A rise in air fares also contributed noticeably to the increase in headline inflation in April

To read our response to today's data release, click here: cbi.org.uk/media-centre/a…

.@CBIScotland ScottishPower are bringing business together in a new working group to boost Scotland’s infrastructure. Supporting UK and Scottish governments’ infrastructure missions is key for business competitiveness and long term growth. Read more: bit.ly/43ArEJY

Thank you to Scottish businesses, MSPs and other stakeholders who turned out to enjoy mid-summer conversation at #CBIScotHolyrood25 reception Scottish Parliament. Special thanks to sponsors Skills Development Scotland, board member Graham Hutcheon and host Daniel Johnson MSP who spoke at the reception.👏