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In a recent publication in The Guardian, our Chief Executive cited new figures on the tax burden faced by businesses, explained the methodology used to calculate those figures, and provided additional analysis on the overall impact of taxation on businesses.

What we’ve seen from the government, how businesses have reacted, and what needs to happen next

What was announced, where the CBI had impact, and what it means for your business

Mohammad Jamei, CBI Director of Economic Policy, breaks down what the 2025 Spending Review means for UK business

What the Chancellor announced, where the CBI had impact, and what it means for your business<br />

Rising yields expose global fiscal strains, with the UK under sharper pressure

Your monthly guide to the UK economy, giving you a monthly overview of the major trends impacting the UK's main business sectors.

CBI Economics explores how UK businesses can showcase emerging technologies by forecasting adoption and assessing future economic impact.

The summer has been a quieter month on the international front, giving firms valuable time to take stock and prepare for the months ahead.

The latest on the CBI's trade and overseas activities, including work on the UK–India Free Trade Agreement and the new EU–US trade deal.

The latest on the CBI's trade and overseas work, including the All-Island Conference, progress in EU relations and the UK government's new Trade Strategy

The labour market continues to cool, and vacancies fall again.

The government is seeking employer feedback on the new requirement to consult with employees before rejecting a flexible working request

Make your voice heard on the UK’s workforce challenges.

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.

Ahead of expected approval and implementation this month, the CBI hosted a webinar with the National Energy Systems Operator (NESO) highlighting what businesses should expect for how connecting to the grid is changing.

Gowling WLG, corporate partner at our CBI Midlands Business Dinner 2025, looks at some of the key takeaways from the major environmental conferences of 2024 and considers the growing importance of commercial voices in environmental matters.

Your insights will help us support businesses to invest more in UK innovation, driving long-term economic growth

The CBI is updating its 2023 position on AI regulation and governance to prepare for the government's plans to introduce new AI legislation in 2026.

This briefing, shared with government, sets out business priorities for R&D allocations following the Spending Review

The government is seeking feedback from businesses on a proposed series of reforms to the NSI Act.

BusinessEurope is surveying European companies to identify the key challenges they face in the current trading environment with the United States.

The government has launched a consultation on streamlining the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).