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Business and government have a defining choice to make. If we want the UK to be the most dynamic, competitive and future-focused economy globally, now is the time to act. To seize the moment.

The CBI has an ambitious vision for this economy. A healthier, more diverse, greener and innovation-rich economy. One we can all thrive in.

We urge government to get there – by being the voice of business’ ideas, challenges and needs. And we help businesses get there too – with insight, intelligence and practical guidance.

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18.11.21

Big Fish, Little Fish: open innovation - removing old barriers to new ideas

In the second installment of the CBI's Big Fish, Little Fish campaign, learn how other businesses have successfully deployed an open innovation approach, building strong relationships with firms of different sizes.

11.11.21

Developing skills for hybrid working

Read the CBI’s new guide to understand the skills businesses need to consider when making a shift to hybrid working.

10.11.21

Business opportunities in sustainable finance

Alongside the policy discussions taking place at COP26, a key question remains: who pays for the transition to net zero carbon emissions?

10.11.21

COP26 – behind the curtains

Cavendish Advocacy shares initial thoughts on the negotiations, the politics behind them and what it all means.

17.11.21

How the government’s 'major projects' can help the UK level up and achieve net zero

A new report from the CBI and Turner & Townsend outlines how major projects represent a significant opportunity.

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CBI responds

CBI President responds to Labour Leader's speech at CBI annual conference in Birmingham

Lord Bilimoria, CBI President CBE, DL, said the Leader of the Opposition’s commitments to sound public finances, the green economy and making Brexit work for business will be heard by firms up and down the country.

“As Labour advances its new - more consultative - ‘contract with business’, the CBI will play its part. In providing Sir Keir and his team with expert business insight, we can help Labour’s economic policies stay on the path of enabling growth rather than hampering it."

22 Nov 2021

CBI responds to Prime Minister's speech at Annual Conference

Tony Danker, CBI Director-General, said:

“What the Prime Minister set out today on EV charging is exactly the kind of detail we need to drive the necessary investment for a high-growth economy. That mix of high of ambition and focused detail can provide a blueprint for how government and business can work together to turn political aspiration into boardroom action."

22 Nov 2021

UK has a 'shot at redemption' to level up in every region - CBI Annual Conference

Tony Danker, CBI Director General, said the UK has a shot at redemption, with a chance to regenerate with nascent industries – such as biotech, space, and cybersecurity – emerging in all parts of the country. He added:

"Even more so with net zero, which creates a once in a generation opportunity for the UK’s industrial heartlands to lead in this new industrial revolution, as they did in the last. Hydrogen. Off-shore wind. Carbon Capture. Electric Vehicles and batteries. And other net-zero solutions."

22 Nov 2021

CBI responds to Integrated Rail Plan announcement

Matthew Fell, CBI Chief Policy Director, said that the Integrated Rail Plan is a significant investment that will go some way towards modernising our ageing rail networks and can be delivered at pace. He added:

“But businesses across the Midlands and Northern England will be justifiably disappointed to see the goalposts have moved at the eleventh hour, and concerned that some of the areas most sorely in need of development will lose out as a result of the scaled back plans.”

18 Nov 2021

CBI and Turner & Townsend: Establishing major projects industry can drive net-zero and levelling up

Matthew Fell, CBI Chief Policy Director, said that if levelling up and net zero are to become a reality, successfully delivering major projects right across the country must become the norm rather than the exception.

"Post-COP26, the need for action on carbon emissions in major projects could not be clearer. Ultimately, this report represents the business contribution to improving major project delivery. Getting this right can improve value for money for taxpayers and meaningfully contribute to government commitments on achieving net zero and levelling up communities."

17 Nov 2021

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Decarbonisation

Race to zero: driving the UK's sustainable future

The UK has a legally binding net-zero by 2050 target, a commitment to ‘build back better’ after COVID-19 and are the hosts of the COP26 climate conference in 2021. Busine

UK policy

Progressive business rates that work for everyone

The UK’s legacy business rates system does not reflect digitisation, advancements in technology or changing business models, and a patchwork of reliefs is not going to so

Global trade

Lead the way: shape our global future

The challenges and opportunities of our time demand a new era of global collaboration that reverses the nationalist retreats of recent years. The UK must showcase its amb

Thriving regions

Empower regional economies to thrive

The UK has a longstanding history of productivity and income disparities across our regions and nations that have impacted on economic performance and living standards fo

Workforce

Connect business and education to help every student succeed

When a young person has four or more encounters with an employer, they are five times less likely to be unemployed in their adult life. But these life-changing opportunit

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