Economic News
CBI Economic Comment: Economic growth picks up, but challenges on the horizon. Private sector growth picked up pace in the three months to July, according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. The survey of 687 respondents across the manufacturing, distribution and service sectors showed that growth rose to a balance of +16% in the three months to July from a balance of +6%, broadly in line with the average seen since the turn of the year. The uptick was largely driven by consumer facing sectors, with volumes rebounding in consumer services and momentum picking up in retail. Manufacturing output also continued to rise firmly. Meanwhile volumes in business and professional services remained flat. Looking ahead, firms expect the pace of growth to hold broadly steady, in line with previous months this year, (+18%) over the next quarter.
Other News
The Grocer Reports on Bread: These three articles appeared in the Grocer this week. All make interesting reading.
Health and Safety: IOSH FD Event is taking place on 6 September 2017. Members can either book online, complete and return the attached booking form or call the Bookings Team on 0044 (0)116 257 3197.
FoB/FAB PR Campaign: Please find attached two memes to promote the Toast of Hands Cafe, which is taking place this Friday, 4 August.
It would be great if you would be able to share these on your own social channels, and also engage with us leading up to and on the day (and beyond). Please remember to tag @WeHeartBread and to use the #BetterWithBread.
The chalkboard swag is designed to be more informative and authoritative; whereas the unicorn toast swag is more celebratory. Please feel free to use both or either in your communications.
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