How the CBI is shaping policy to protect confidence and unlock economic potential
This article will be updated throughout 2025 as the CBI continues to deliver impact for business.
This year, the CBI has driven significant advocacy work to demonstrate what the government can do to boost business confidence, with notable successes including the Spring Statement and Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
In the Spring Statement, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves upheld her promise made at our conference not to increase the burden on businesses – a major win for our members. By securing this commitment, the CBI helped ensure businesses weren't faced with additional financial pressures during a time of economic uncertainty. While tax rises may materialise in the Autumn, the Spring Statement was a crucial moment where we effectively steered the government away from pulling the business tax lever, making clear the ongoing challenges members are facing in mitigating financial pressures.
In parallel, we've made strides on the Pl
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