January has flown by and we are very much full steam ahead. Since the start of the pandemic, we have worked incredibly closely with our Trade Association members to react to the crisis, advise government and to support firms up and down the country to not only survive but adapt. So we are excited for the rest of the year where we can focus on a future beyond the pandemic.
Why the UK needs its first ever economic strategy
The CBI is embarking on a project to create an ambitious and detailed vision for a modern, dynamic and competitive UK economy in 2030. Watch CBI Director-General, Tony Danker's, keynote speech on the future of the UK economy
January Trade Association Events Roundup
Economic Policy Planning Virtual Roundtable
This session looked ahead to the major fiscal events planned for this year and sector recovery priorities. We introduced our longer-term economic vision work and highlighted the ways Trade Associations can get involved and engage with the work. Please reach out to Talisha Manku if you would like a copy of the notes from the session.
CBI Economics has put in place a series of products and services, aimed at helping you to estimate the cost of your policy ideas, understand their impact, research what world leading economic policy looks like or simply help you to articulate your issues through robust economic theory and evidence.
Please let myself or Talisha know if we can set up an introductory call with our economics team to find out more about how we can help.
Managing Digital Events Workshop
This session focused on key learnings from the shift of in-person events to digital events, based on ITN’s work with CBI and other Trade Associations. We had an interesting discussion based on the challenge’s events teams are now facing, with a focus on the struggle of networking via event platforms. View recording of session
ITN Productions supported CBI in delivering our annual conference series. ITN Productions are the award-winning creative production arm of ITN, producing over 10,000 hours of content every year for broadcasters, businesses, brands, rights holders and digital channels. Watch a short video showcasing their work
Working Groups: How you can get involved
We offer a range of working groups depending on which sector your Trade Association operates in. Please let myself or Talisha know if you want to get involved with any of the below:
- International Trade
- Energy & Climate Change
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Financial Services
Useful resources
- The CBI's Coronavirus Hub has all the information regarding COVID-19, including advice, guidance, and what your business can do to help.
- The CBI's UK Transition Hub has the most up to date developments regarding the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and provides guidance on specific issues.
Both these hubs are accessible on our public site, so do feel free to signpost them to your members.
Have you had any changes within your team?
We are keen to hear your news about staffing changes so that we can update how we communicate with you accordingly. Please let myself or Talisha know.
Access to MyCBI is also open to any staff member in your organisation. With a wealth of resources and access to informative webinars do let your team know to use this valuable resource and check which opportunities and policy publications you can access.