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Political insights and analysis

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

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?
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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
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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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Economy in brief: August 2026

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

Economy in brief: August 2026
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International insights and analysis

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.

Taiwan unpacked: your route to Asia's High Value Market
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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Future of work insights and analysis

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Youth employment in the UK: opportunity in every postcode

A new report by the CBI outlines the government interventions needed to switch business mindsets and deliver the opportunities that young people deserve.

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CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update: August 2026

‘Low hire, low fire’ labour market dynamics persist, as vacancies continue to fall.

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.

Access the new Late Payments Bill digital toolkit from the Office of the Small Business Commissioner
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Energy transition insights and analysis

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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.

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

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Tech and innovation insights and analysis

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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.

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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UK competitiveness insights and analysis

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.

Taiwan unpacked: your route to Asia's High Value Market
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Unlocking All-Island labour mobility potential

A new report from CBI Northern Ireland and Ibec explores the opportunities and obstacles shaping cross-border working.

Share your views on HM Treasury's Land Remediation Relief consultation

Help shape reforms to a key tax relief that supports brownfield redevelopment, housing delivery and commercial regeneration.

Share your views on HM Treasury's Land Remediation Relief consultation
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