Business investment is disappointingly sluggish and the long-term effects on the U.K. economy are really worrying our corporate members. The general view is that the U.K. is still a good place to do business, but it is not as good as it was five years ago and it won't be as good in five years time if policy continues as it is.
More Quotes from John Cridland:
There is a fine balance to be struck between security and open markets and the U. S. Congress could be about to tip that balance in the wrong direction. National security won't really be enhanced but America's economic security will be damaged as foreign investors are put off and outside expertise lost.John Cridland
In Europe, we're seeing a wave of so-called economic patriotism. Protectionism is pernicious, pervasive, the ill-conceived political response to globalization and on the increase.
John Cridland
UK Plc feels it has gone as far as it can in accommodating tax rises that have weakened our international competitive position. The trend we now want to see is a downward one not an upward one,
John Cridland
The going is getting tougher. The relationship will depend on the nature of the decisions the government takes and how credible they are with the business community,
John Cridland
There is also a real danger that providers will create structures for artificial reasons to get around arcane rules governing market entry, rather than creating partnerships that add public value.
John Cridland
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Business & Commerce Quotes, Investment QuotesBased on Keywords: disappointingly
I always liked spy stories.
Walter Wager
It simply is not cost affective to cover stories from independent sources.
Ben Edwards
A lot of the high-level sports are really in your mind.
Ronald Graham