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CBI in Conversation: what's next for UK politics and business?

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE | CBI policy and public affairs experts unpack what the Labour leadership transition will mean for business, in this short 12 minute video briefing.

CBI in Conversation: what's next for UK politics and business?
Business briefing: Labour leadership transition

CBI Head of Public Affairs Beatrice Stern unpacks what's next, how the CBI are engaging, and the implications for business

Business briefing: May 2026 election results

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

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Economic insights and analysis

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The clean air dividend of net zero

A new Clean Air Fund report, commissioned from CBI Economics and WSP, quantifies the air quality, health and economic co-benefits of UK decarbonisation pathways.

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Economy in brief: July 2026

Your monthly overview of the major trends impacting the UK’s main business sectors.

Economy in brief: July 2026
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Business tax contribution 2025/26

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.

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International insights and analysis

Shape the UK’s relationship with the EU and global trade partners

Despite the postponement of this year's EU-UK Summit, the CBI is continuing to gather views on behalf of business to influence ongoing EU-UK negotiations. Have your say.

Shape the UK’s relationship with the EU and global trade partners
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Trade and international update: July 2026

Representing CBI members on the international stage, both at the B7 Summit in Paris and through our ongoing work with BusinessEurope.

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Trade and international update: June 2026

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

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Future of work insights and analysis

Help us shape the future of the National Living Wage

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

Help us shape the future of the National Living Wage
Step up to chair: future Public Body Leaders exclusive event

Join this session hosted by the Public Chairs Forum if you are considering a Chair role across a public body, or are a serving Non-Executive Director looking to progress.

Step up to chair: future Public Body Leaders exclusive event
Oxford Elevate taster day for senior leaders

Oxford Elevate Taster Day – Exclusive invitation for CBI members

Sharpen your strategic thinking: Oxford Elevate taster day for senior leaders
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Energy transition insights and analysis

Cutting business energy costs: the case for action

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.

Energy costs in 60 seconds: calculate how clean power will impact your business

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

Inspiring business innovation to meet the net zero challenge

Co Founder of Innovation Zero, Tim Mann, argues businesses of all sizes across the country will provide the cutting-edge innovations that the UK needs to reach net zero.

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Tech and innovation insights and analysis

Shaping the future of AI regulation

The CBI is updating its stance on AI regulation and governance to ensure business is ready for new laws expected in 2026

Shape the future of AI adoption in the UK
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Shape government policy on immigration costs for R&D employers

The Royal Society is gathering employer evidence to directly inform engagement with the UK Government and the Migration Advisory Committee on how immigration costs are affecting the UK's research and innovation competitiveness.

Shape government policy on immigration costs for R&D employers
Get involved in the CBI's Scale and Retain project

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

Get involved in the CBI's Scale and Retain project
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UK competitiveness insights and analysis

Shape the CBI's Cost of Doing Business recommendations

Ensure your voice is heard as part of our engagement with the government ahead of the 2026 Autumn Budget.

Shape the CBI's Cost of Doing Business recommendations
Shape the UK’s relationship with the EU and global trade partners

Despite the postponement of this year's EU-UK Summit, the CBI is continuing to gather views on behalf of business to influence ongoing EU-UK negotiations. Have your say.

Shape the UK’s relationship with the EU and global trade partners
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Shape government policy on immigration costs for R&D employers

The Royal Society is gathering employer evidence to directly inform engagement with the UK Government and the Migration Advisory Committee on how immigration costs are affecting the UK's research and innovation competitiveness.

Shape government policy on immigration costs for R&D employers
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Explore our entire library of content - from economic analysis to reports and case studies.

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