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Political insights and analysis

Guide to Party Conferences 2026

Follow this page for our presence across all five conferences and our read on what they meant for business.

Spotlight webinar: What’s next for UK politics and business?

CBI experts examine how Labour's leadership transition is reshaping the political landscape and what it means for business in this on-demand webinar.

CBI Spotlight webinar: What’s next for UK politics and business?
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Roadmap for growth

CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith on rebooting the UK's growth engine to drive prosperity

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Economic insights and analysis

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Economy in brief September 2026

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

Economy in brief: September 2026
Spotlight webinar: The CBI's Autumn Budget Submission

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE | CBI economic policy experts outline the priorities shaping the CBI’s Autumn Budget submission.

CBI Spotlight webinar: The CBI's Autumn Budget Submission
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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.

Natural gas prices: turning up the heat ahead of winter
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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

Shape the future of apprenticeship and technical standards with Skills England

Help the CBI make the case for occupational standards that reflect the realities of modern business.

Shape the future of apprenticeship and technical standards with Skills England
B20 USA: sponsor UK House at the Washington D.C. Summit

Secure a high-profile sponsorship platform at the B20 USA Summit and position your brand at the heart of senior international business and government engagement in Washington D.C.

B20 USA: sponsor UK House at the Washington D.C. Summit
Join the Business Alliance for Global Development and make the economic case for international development

A new business-led alliance is bringing together senior leaders to reframe international development as a strategic investment in UK growth, trade, and long-term prosperity.

Join the Business Alliance for Global Development and make the economic case for international development
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Energy transition insights and analysis

Webinar: Energy Costs - The Top Risk for UK Businesses

Experts from CBI and npower Business Solutions examine why energy remains a major risk for UK businesses, what is driving costs and what needs to change to support investment and growth.

Energy costs are rising. What can businesses do about it?

Anthony Ainsworth, Chief Operating Officer at npower Business Solutions, shares his thoughts on what businesses can do about rising energy costs.

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Cutting business energy costs to boost growth

The CBI and Energy UK partnership publishes new blueprint to cut business energy costs, unlock investment and deliver £130bn of additional economic output.

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Tech and innovation insights and analysis

The UK’s hidden advantage in the global AI race

Marsh UK CEO Lisa Quest on turning the UK’s AI strengths into growth

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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.

The productivity trap: why technology needs better incentives

Drawing on a lecture by Oxford economist Ludvig Sinander, this article considers why better technology must be matched by better incentive design.

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UK competitiveness insights and analysis

Cutting business costs in Scotland

CBI Scotland Director, Michelle Ferguson, unpacks the real-world impact of rising costs for Scottish business, and how to create room to grow

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Planning for growth: Scotland

A new report by the CBI sets out recommendations in planning reform to accelerate investment, infrastructure and economic development in Scotland.

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The Modern Industrial Strategy: 12-month review

One year on from its publication, we look at how the Modern Industrial Strategy has moved from concept to operating framework.

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All insights

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