CIL Insights

Consumer Confidence Index: Spring 2023
As spring transitions into summer, CIL’s latest quarterly Consumer Confidence Index shows a clear increase in consumer sentiment. Our proprietary Mood and Spend Indexes have seen an improvement, reflecting a greater sense of stability and optimism.
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The Apprenticeship Levy was introduced to create long-term sustainable funding for apprenticeships and to empower employers to provide staff with a ra...
Apprenticeships – unlocking the opportunity Read more here -
Major demographic shifts are poised to change the consumer landscape, principal among them, an older and healthier population. With 54 million America...
OK boomer: demographic shifts mean economic opportunity Read more here -
There’s no doubt that 2021 was a record year for private equity, with investors charging out of the gate off the back of COVID. To date, this year s...
Mid-Market M&A Pulse Check 2022 Read more here -
HCM solutions are well-placed to help employers address new challenges associated with keeping their workforces effective and engaged from a distance,...
The big quit brings big opportunity Read more here -
In September, the UK Government set out its plan for a new Health and Social Care Levy, based on a 1.25% increase in National Insurance contributions ...
Impact assessment: The new Health and Social Care Levy Read more here -
As 2021 comes to a close, it’s natural to reflect. The last couple of years have been extraordinary, but the holiday park industry has been changing...
Sector update: Holiday and caravan parks Read more here -
A steep rise in home improvement demand combined with supply-side constraints and an increased use of online has led to many potential home improvers ...
Did my builder ghost me? Read more here -
This time last year, the UK economy was battling with Covid-19, another lockdown loomed large and the national mood was fearful. Today, the picture is...
On track for growth Read more here -
Welcome to CIL’s fifth Investment 360 Index (I360). The I360 is based on a survey of business and investment professionals which took place in Septe...
Investment 360 Index 2021 Read more here