John Foster
@JohnFoster85
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Chief Policy & Campaigns Officer @CBITweets. All views are my own - He/Him
London
Joined March 2021
Today @RainNewtonSmith writes for the @FT 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
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The legacy of Brexit should not get in the way of progress that cuts costs for business
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Our CEO, @RainNewtonSmith and International & Europe Director, Sean McGuire, were pleased to be in Washington yesterday, where they met with UK Ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, on the back of last week's announcement of a UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD). 1/2
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This deal is a beacon of hope amidst the spectre of protectionism. Proud to work with our sister federation @FollowCII on a closer trading relationship with UK & India for many years with @CBItweets . Congratulations to @biztradegovuk @jreynoldsMP . Here to support biz to invest
NEWS: The UK and India have agreed a landmark free trade deal to make working people and businesses better off in both our countries 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳 Delivering on our Plan for Change to grow the economy, raise living standards, and put money back in people’s pockets.
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The cool & calm reaction from @biztradegovuk is the right proportionate response. Now is the time to focus on a deal, avoid further escalation & double down on our commitment to free & fair trade. It brings into sharp focus the need to keep our economy competitive @CBItweets
“Our engagement with the current administration has been constructive and pragmatic, and this will not stop. We will continue our talks to secure a deal in the national interest” Watch @jreynoldsMP’s response to the US decision to impose global tariffs 👇
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Budget was ‘really tough on business’, says CBI chief https://t.co/TLc1kFzUc4
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We spoke to Rain Newton-Smith, the chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry.
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All eyes today are on the govts Investment Summit. To mark the moment @RainNewtonSmith sets out in @CityAM the importance of focusing on why many of our great ideas are still struggling to scale into commercial powerhouses:
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The UK is a global leader in start-ups, but too many are running up against a brick wall when they seek the support, skills and the finance they need to scale up, says Rain Newton SmithWith the...
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A fantastic turnout for today’s @cityandguilds #SkillsHub session – huge thank you to our incredible panellists @CorrienneP, @SimonAshworth, @JonathanBrash and @JohnFoster85 for sharing your insights on the importance of skills in ensuring productivity for growth.
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Watching @RachelReevesMP deliver her first speech as Chancellor to party conference at #Lab24 – great to hear her optimistic pitch to investors on the strength of the UK economy. Businesses stand ready to help the govt deliver growth! Full response here: https://t.co/t1MWpC6xiQ
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Government has been engaging with business and unions on this. And deserves credit for willingness to work on the details of implementation to get this right but still more to be done. We are committed to working together to deliver higher investment, growth and productivity.
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Business & government have shared aims to deliver growth & higher living standards and a fair labour market. Our latest annual labour market survey shows concern around how the Plan to Make Work Pay could impact our competitiveness. Consultation can help & improve results for all
Labour market uncertainty could be a significant anchor on economic growth, according to the latest @CBItweets / @PertempsJobs Employment Trends Survey. Find out more here:
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There are 2.8million out of work due to long-term ill health. It's a huge challenge facing the govt and business has a role to play as part of the solution - read more about why @CBItweets believes this should be a big play for @RachelReevesMP first Budget.
Worker health tax incentives could offer a £2.65bn boost to the economy, a leading business group has suggested. https://t.co/HZ66cnnOhP
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Enjoyed speaking with @theousherwood about the role biz can play in delivering the government's growth agenda.
CBI Chief Policy and Campaigns Officer @JohnFoster85, gives @TimesRadio @theousherwood, the low-down on business reaction to Labour’s growth agenda and policies so far. https://t.co/UvzmjR3hwL
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From 10 on @TimesRadio with @theousherwood 🔴 Policing Minister @DianaJohnsonMP 🔵 Tory leadership contender @MelJStride 💼 Political Violence Tsar @LordWalney Govt industrial Strategy w/ TUC's @nowak_paul & CBI's @JohnFoster85 📰 Fmr SPAD Sonia Khan & @ClaireEllicott1
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"The government is absolutely right to make tackling economic inactivity and boosting personal financial security a key priority.” CBI Chief Policy & Campaigns Officer John Foster responds to DWP SoS @leicesterliz speech on tackling economic inactivity:
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CBI responds to Work and Pensions Secretary’s speech on boosting employment and tackling economic inactivity
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“What a moment it is for our country to have the first woman chancellor.” Director general of the CBI @RainNewtonSmith tells @AyeshaHazarika the appointment of Rachel Reeves as chancellor is to be “celebrated”. 📻 https://t.co/NzZyZoLYhw
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CBI's @RainNewtonSmith on Radio 4: “it’s been brilliant to see The Labour Party talking about being the party of business…the vast majority of investment has to come from the private sector so they need to be working with the CBI and our members to help to deliver that growth”
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Chief Executive @RainNewtonSmith congratulates Labour on their election victory and says: "now is the moment to get behind growth." Read the CBI's full statement:
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CBI responds to 2024 General Election result
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Our CEO @RainNewtonSmith will set out the consensus case from business today, highlighting the "deafening silence from all the parties" on net zero as a growth opportunity... 1/3
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Great debate moderated by the super talented @vicderbyshire in the heart of south wales with @BBCAnyQuestions. I won’t take a bet on the election but I will take a bet on the UK @CBItweets 😁⬇️
LIVE from the stunning Newport Cathedral tonight, @BBCAnyQuestions Half way through the election campaign, a big live audience, a range of politicians & guests - what more could you want?! Join me from 8pm tonight or tomorrow lunchtime on @BBCRadio4 :) #bbcaq
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We welcome @Conservatives’ plans to reduce taxes on working people & increase apprenticeships. But government can’t solve these challenges alone - harnessing insights & innovation of business is key to delivering lasting change. Read more here: https://t.co/3gehrxKKMR
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