Insights and analysis

CBI Chief Policy and Campaigns Officer, John Foster, unpacks what the May 2026 elections across England, Holyrood and the Senedd mean for UK business.

The economic impacts felt, incumbent challenges faced, and solutions to tackling the cost of doing business.

The government has announced a new steel tariff regime coming into force from 1 July 2026.

Analysis by our Economics team provides the underpinning methodology for how we calculated the business tax contribution in 2025/26 and includes additional analysis on the burden faced.

A new University of Manchester report, commissioned from CBI Economics, explores how universities support business growth through talent, innovation and collaboration, and where the system needs to work better.

Expert analysis on the outlook for the UK economy, so your business can plan for the future.

Ensuring that our member voices are heard in meetings with EU business groups and ministers to advance practical EU-UK growth outcomes.

Representing our member priorities on trade, supply chains and economic resilience on the global stage

Looking behind the curtain on tariffs and mid-terms during the CBI’s visit to Washington D.C. last month.

Unemployment rate returns to 5% and vacancies fall to a post-pandemic low.

Unemployment rate falls to 4.9%, but signs of hiring caution remain.

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is consulting on their recommendations to government.

CBI members are invited to attend an exclusive business reception during London Climate Action Week, bringing together senior leaders across the climate and nature space ahead of COP31.

The CBI and Energy UK join forces in a partnership to develop policy proposals to address persistently high energy costs that are impacting business investment and competitiveness across the UK.

Anthony Ainsworth tells the CBI why businesses need the right support to transition to clean power

The London Assembly Transport Committee is investigating the potential introduction of autonomous vehicles in London, and is actively seeking business input.

The UK faces persistent barriers to scaling innovative firms and retaining high-value activity as businesses grow globally.

What Mythos means for business cyber risk

Plastic Packaging Tax – Certification for Mechanically Recycled Plastic: share your views

The recently signed India–UK Free Trade Agreement has opened significant new ground for collaboration on innovation, technology, and intellectual property - and the CBI is bringing that opportunity directly to members.

Our report with Browne Jacobson sets out how reformed public-private partnerships can unlock long-term investment in the schools, hospitals and civic infrastructure the UK needs to grow.