‘Low hire, low fire’ labour market dynamics persist, as vacancies continue to fall.
18 Aug 2026, 3 min read
Future of Work CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update: August 2026
Technology & innovation The adoption decade: making AI work for Britain
A new CBI report, produced with knowledge partner Oliver Wyman, sets out how the UK can close the AI adoption gap and turn its tech strengths into nationwide productivity and prosperity.
18 Aug 2026, 2 min read
Economic Natural gas prices: turning up the heat ahead of winter
UK natural gas prices have risen sharply this year due to the Iran conflict, although they remain well below their 2022 peak.
17 Aug 2026, 8 min read
Trade Taiwan unpacked: your route to Asia's High Value Market
Join a free webinar for CBI members, hosted and presented by DBT at the British Office Taipei.
13 Aug 2026, 2 min read
Technology & innovation Collaborate with Korean industry on advanced connectivity
Express your interest in partnering with Korean counterparts on cutting-edge advanced connectivity research and innovation.
13 Aug 2026, 3 min read
Share your views on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement
Help shape the CBI's engagement with the government on how the UK-India FTA is working in practice for businesses.
13 Aug 2026, 2 min read
Future of Work Help shape the future of Non-Executive Director fees and board governance
Company chairs and investors are invited to discuss whether NED fee structures are fit for purpose and what changes could better support long-term value creation in the UK.
13 Aug 2026, 2 min readShare your priorities on UK-Pakistan trade
Do you do business in Pakistan, or are you interested in expanding into the market?
07 Aug 2026, 1 min read
Future of Work Access the new Late Payments Bill digital toolkit from the Office of the Small Business Commissioner
A new digital toolkit helps businesses of all sizes understand the proposed Late Payments Bill and prepare for the reforms ahead.
06 Aug 2026, 2 min readTrade Taiwan unpacked: your route to Asia's High Value Market
Join a free webinar for CBI members, hosted and presented by DBT at the British Office Taipei.
13 Aug 2026, 2 min readTechnology & innovation Collaborate with Korean industry on advanced connectivity
Express your interest in partnering with Korean counterparts on cutting-edge advanced connectivity research and innovation.
13 Aug 2026, 3 min readShare your views on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement
Help shape the CBI's engagement with the government on how the UK-India FTA is working in practice for businesses.
13 Aug 2026, 2 min readFuture of Work Help shape the future of Non-Executive Director fees and board governance
Company chairs and investors are invited to discuss whether NED fee structures are fit for purpose and what changes could better support long-term value creation in the UK.
13 Aug 2026, 2 min readShare your priorities on UK-Pakistan trade
Do you do business in Pakistan, or are you interested in expanding into the market?
07 Aug 2026, 1 min readFuture of Work Access the new Late Payments Bill digital toolkit from the Office of the Small Business Commissioner
A new digital toolkit helps businesses of all sizes understand the proposed Late Payments Bill and prepare for the reforms ahead.
06 Aug 2026, 2 min readFuture of Work Nominate an SME leader to shape Skills England's Innovation Forums
Skills England is seeking SME business leaders to join three new Innovation Forums tackling the skills and workforce challenges facing smaller businesses.
31 Jul 2026, 2 min read
Have your say on judicial review reforms and major development
Share your experience to help shape the CBI's response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on judicial review reforms affecting major projects.
24 Jul 2026, 2 min read
Tax Share your views on the new defined benefit surplus regulations
Help shape the CBI's response to the government's consultation on DB pension scheme surplus release.
24 Jul 2026, 2 min read
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Connect with CBI leaders in your region and nation
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; working with our national policy team, devolved governments or local Mayors to deliver impact. Get in touch with your local CBI Director to get involved and raise your business' voice.
2026 policy priorities
Our 2026 policy priorities page outlines the areas where we will focus our policy work in the year ahead. It sets out core campaigns and working groups you can join to shape action on issues like employment rights, energy costs, business rates, taxation and innovation, and underscores our engagement across all four UK nations.
