Price of consumer goods could surge as shipping costs soar, industry body says CIPS warns of ‘cracks’ in global supply chain affecting computers, electrical machinery and transport equipment The Guardian - UK · Feb 1
Nearly a third of bosses report increase in cyber-attacks on their supply chains CIPS survey shows cyber threats have risen up the list of concerns for procurement managers The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025
Consumers could face price rises of 20% in 2025, trade experts warn Global instability and possibility of Trump administration imposing tariffs may disrupt flow of goods The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025
Slowdown in private sector growth ‘reignites recession worries’ The closely watched S&P Global /CIPS Flash PMI came in much lower than expected Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023
Efforts to tackle modern slavery ‘waning as transparency rules ignored’ Just 29% of organisations required to produce a modern slavery statement have submitted it to the Government registry for 2022, analysis found. The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023
Brazil Joins China’s Drive to Boost Yuan’s Global Use Banco Bocom BBM becomes first lender in South America to join China’s yuan cross-border payments system CIPS, weeks after ICBC’s Brazilian branch was appointed the country’s yuan clearing bank Caixin Global · Mar 31, 2023
UK economy on brink of recession as Truss takes over, figures show Activity in manufacturing and services fell last month as businesses struggle with soaring costs The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022
Why China's Banks Won't Come to Russia's Rescue On paper, China's banks and its homegrown payments system could offer Russia respite from crippling Western sanctions. China has helped other nations evade sanctions, and both China and Russia share an interest in weakening the dollar's hold on the international financial system. Bangkok Post · Mar 6, 2022
Services sector growth up by fastest pace for eight months despite price hikes The IHS Markit/CIPS services PMI survey scored 60.5 in February, up from 54.1 in January and the highest score since last June. The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022
Manufacturing grows as supply chain disruption eases The closely followed IHS/CIPS Purchasing Managers Index scored 58 in February as manufacturers stocked up on products. The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022
Analysis: Can China Help Russia Evade SWIFT Banking Sanctions? The value of the ruble has plummeted following access restrictions placed on several Russian banks to the SWIFT global bank payments system. Benzinga · Feb 28, 2022
Service sector bounces back in January as Omicron curbs ease The closely-watched IHS Markit/CIPS UK Services PMI survey scored 54.1 in January, recovering from a 10-month low of 53.6 in December. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022
Omicron drags UK economy to slowest growth in 11 months The IHS Markit/CIPS flash UK composite PMI report came in at 53.4 for January so far. The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022