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Sir Richard Lambert gives final speech as CBI Director-General

 

 
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In his last major speech as CBI Director-General, Sir Richard Lambert set out the critical short-term changes necessary to secure economic growth and gave his assessment of the performance of the coalition Government.

Several key highlights include:

• The coalition Government has failed to effectively articulate its vision of what the UK economy might become under its leadership.
• The poor state of public finances in the UK threatens the country’s long-term economic stability.
• Private sector investment and trade are crucial to driving job creation and economic recovery.

 Click here to read a full transcript of Mr. Lambert’s speech.

CBI Director General's New Year Message

 

 

Please find Richard Lambert's New Year message to members below.

Download RL 2011 NY Message

A happy and prosperous 2011 to you all.  

*STOP PRESS* New Year Honours for CBI Business Leaders

 

 
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China Direct is delighted to report that the CBI's Director General, Richard Lambert, former CBI President and BA Chairman, Martin Broughton, and CBI Vice-President Elect, Roger Carr, have received Knighthoods in the 2011 New Year Honours List.

For more please read here.

And for the 2011 New Year Honours List in full please click here (courtesy of www.telegraph.co.uk).

Our sincere congratulations to all three and a very happy New Year and 2011 to our readers!

New CBI Vice President announced - Jan 2011

 

 
China Direct is delighted to announce that Roger Carr has been appointed as the CBI's Vice President from 01 January 2011. He will succeed our current President, Helen Alexander, in June 2011.

A Press Release can be obtained below:

Download CBI VP announcement 09.12.10

Recent UK media commentary on Mr. Carr's appointment:

1. www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/dec/09/cbi-centrica

2. http://blogs.news.sky.com/kleinman/Post:0558470d-b1db-4b88-880e-4ccbeb8c378f

 

*STOP PRESS* New CBI Director General appointed

 

China Direct is delighted to announce that John Cridland, the CBI's Deputy Director General, will be the new Director General of the CBI from 01 Feb 2011.

For a full Press Release and further details please read below:

 Download CBI ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR

UK-China Business Visit - further CBI member success stories

 

 

CBI Director General Richard Lambert meets Premier Wen Jiabao 09.11.10

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The UK-China Business visit of the UK Prime Minister David Cameron, five ministers and more than 50 companies, concluded in Beijing yesterday.

CBI member news announced during the 72 hour visit included:

Diageo is awaiting news of its application to increase its share from 43% to 53% in Sichuan vodka manufacturer Shui Jingfang.

Pearson announced plans to develop 50 new English schools across China.

Rolls Royce secured a GBP 750 million deal to supply its aero-engines to China Eastern airlines.

Scotch Whisky has obtained 'geographic indicator' status for its iconic Scotch Whisky labels in China.

Benoy architects announced three multi-million pound deals to provide planning and design expertise to China.

 

 

*STOP PRESS* Latest CBI News from UK PM China Visit

 

 
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CBI Director General, Richard Lambert, has today completed his three day visit to Beijing.

During his 72 hour visit Richard met with China's senior government leadership including Premier Wen Jiabao and Vice Premier Wang Qishan, co-led the 42 company strong UK business delegation and visited CBI member company BT's central Beijing HQ for the launch of its customer innovation centre.

A private CBI members breakfast was also held in Richard's honour focusing on the current business environment. Attendees included members Shell, Goodrich, UPS, Alliance Boots, Experian, BA, Diageo and the FT. 

The CBI received extensive coverage in both the UK and Chinese media during Richard's visit.

Online:

Daily Telegraph: http://bit.ly/bindqo

China Daily: http://bit.ly/alMUak

Print media:

1. First Magazine: Partners for Growth
2. International Business Daily
3. UK-China Commercial Relations

Original Text in English and Chinese below:

Download First_Magazine_article

Download First_Magazine_article_-_Chinese

 

 

2010 CBI Annual Conference - Richard Lambert's response to PM Speech

 

 
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China Direct's UK Head Office hosted its Annual Business Conference on Monday 25th October in London.

The Prime Minister David Cameron, Leader of the Opposition, Ed Miliband and Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, all made keynote speeches.

Bob Dudley, CEO, BP, Bob Diamond, President, Barclays and Jim Ractcliffe, Chairman, INEOS, also made addresses to the business community.

For Richard Lambert's response to the PM's speech and access to original content - including videos - please visit  http://bit.ly/5PnZAA

Kindly note that if accessing video content in China a VPN may be required.

Richard Lambert - China Visit & Commentary Sept 2010

 

 

CBI Director General Richard Lambert recently concluded a week long visit to China.

His trip coincided with the UK's National Day at Shanghai EXPO, a visit to meet the Party Secretary of Jiangsu in Nanjing and extensive engagement with CBI member companies in Beijing and Shanghai.

Please download Richard's comments and observations on the Chinese economy and business environment below.

Download RL China Letter 13 May 2010

CBI China Events Programme Sept 2010

 

 

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China Direct has been working hard to bring its members a series of events and briefings in September.

Here is just a selection of what will be on offer this month. Please add to your diaries!

Thurs 02 Sept: Annual EUCCC Position Paper Launch (Beijing)

Mon 06 Sept: Joint Britcham-CBBC-CBI Luncheon with the Duke of York (Beijing)

Tues 07 Sept:  "The inexorable rise of China - a UK perspective" CBI Director General, Richard Lambert, speech to international business community with the European Chamber of Commerce (Beijing)

Tues 07 Sept: Tues 07 Sept: Annual British Business Awards Gala Dinner (Shanghai)

Fri 10 Sept:  "The inexorable rise of China - a UK perspective" CBI Director General, Richard Lambert, speech to British & international business community with the British Chamber (Shanghai)

Mon 20 Sept: "Indigenous Innovation" - what it means for CBI companies in China. APCO Event for CBI members only (Beijing)