CBI to temporarily pause its external programme of events

A CBI spokesperson said:

“In light of the very serious allegations that are currently subject to independent investigation, the CBI has decided to temporarily pause its external programme of events, including the annual dinner on 11 May.

“The decision to temporarily pause external events is not something we have taken lightly and was done so following discussions with multiple stakeholders involved in our events. Our priority right now is staff and members, and so this was taken with their best interests in mind.

“After Easter, the board hopes to have preliminary findings and actions from the first phase of the investigation and, among other steps, will review this pause in event activity at that point.”