Rain Newton-Smith
Rain Newton-Smith is the chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), an influential organization that represents the interests of UK businesses. With a background in economics and policy-making, she advocates for a regulatory environment that fosters investment and economic growth. Newton-Smith has been vocal about the challenges posed by the UK's regulatory framework, labeling it a 'Gordian knot' that hinders competition and innovation. She supports reforms aimed at simplifying regulations to improve business confidence and drive sustainable economic development.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 2 | 8.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 786,552 | 1,228 | $6,000 | 9$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 76,013 | $280,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 3 | 221,678,883 | 77,241 | $286,000 | 105$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Guyana:
Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry, commented on the trade deal's significance.
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Guyana:
Rain Newton-Smith, the chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry, said the announcement sends a powerful signal that the UK is open for business.
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Pakistan:
Rain Newton-Smith is the chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry who commented on the trade deal.
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Canada:
Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry, welcomed the agreement as a leap forward in the EU-U.K. relationship.
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United Kingdom:
Rain Newton-Smith said: 'The reality for businesses is that it is more expensive and difficult to fill a vacancy with immigration than if they could hire locally or train workers.'
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United Kingdom:
Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of business lobby group, the CBI, welcomed the deal saying it provided a 'beacon of hope amidst the spectre of protectionism'.
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United Kingdom:
Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the CBI, said today's announcements are deeply troubling for businesses.
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United Kingdom:
Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry, said the UK’s 'Gordian knot of regulations' hindered investment with compliance costs that were too high.
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