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Face into the challenges no business can tackle alone

The UK economy is underperforming and firms across the UK are gripped by challenges that are impossible to solve alone. The cost of doing business. Global unrest. Poor regulation. A failing stock market. People shortages.​ When global change and national policies threaten your business’s ability to operate, you have two choices: let the waves of change buffet you from side to side or join the CBI to take action.

The CBI has a decisive vision for the future. A clear roadmap, shaped by our members. Because how government and industry work together over the next five years will decide if the UK thrives for the next 20. ​

Join to shape change. Join to challenge the status quo. Join the voice of business.

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A membership like no other

Join to unlock immediate benefits

Impact policy areas that matter to you

Fight for positive change on behalf of business – from workers’ rights reform to regulation – through roundtables, working groups, councils, and more

Plan for what’s coming down the road

Plan for the unplannable with digestible, direct, and business-focused economic analysis and policy briefings

Forge connections

Your entire senior team will have access to events and networks to connect with other leaders across business and politics

Exclusive member events

Attend local events to meet vibrant communities of business leaders in your region and nation – hosted by our UK-wide network of Regional Directors

Receive member discounts

Members receive exclusive discounts on CBI events and services – be that tickets to a Business Dinner or CBI Economics – our leading economic consultancy

Connect with colleagues and clients

Enjoy use of our central London Member Lounge and meeting rooms

Influence. Insight. Community.

Influence: drive change

Pro-business legislation doesn’t happen by accident. From securing permanent full expensing, to skills reform, devolution, and beyond – we drive change no firm can achieve alone.

Insight: plan for growth

Access political and economic insight that supercharges your decision-making, future-proofs your business, and gives you a competitive advantage.

Community: forge connections

We convene business leaders, subject matter experts, and policymakers, so you can raise your profile and move the dial on the obstacles hampering business growth.

For your business and every business

Every size. Every sector. Every region. Every nation.

Dr Nicola Hodson, Chair, IBM UK and Ireland

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Amita Randhawa, Director, Advocacy and Engagement, CPI

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Stuart Brocklehurst, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Exeter

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Local connections and national influence

Connect with campaigns and communities in your region and nation

The community of business leaders in every region and nation, and our relationships with devolved governments, UK Mayors, councils, and Business Advisory Boards is part of what makes CBI membership so unique.

Our local teams champion the issues which matter to their members – from workers' rights reform in Northern Ireland to catalysing growth through the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. You’ll also connect with vibrant communities of engaged business leaders through local events, networks, councils, and working groups. Benefit from local business communities but the CBI's national and global influence.

Member Benefits Connect Connect

Feel the benefits of CBI membership across your whole organisation

Membership is for your entire senior team.

CEOs

  • Connect with your peers
  • Shape your operating environment
  • Get strategic support and market intelligence.

Business Owners

  • Build your network
  • Raise your profile
  • Get strategic support and market intelligence.

Government Affairs

  • Influence policy
  • Connect with campaigning experts
  • Get the latest political insight.

Sales and Marketing

  • Reach new audiences
  • Profile your business
  • Get UK and international business intelligence.

People and HR

  • Shape employment legislation
  • Explore ways to attract and develop talent
  • Learn from others on best practice.

Finance

  • Get the latest economic intelligence
  • Tackle the rising costs of tax and regulation
  • Understand changes to UK corporate governance.

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A membership like no other