Founded in 1965 and representing some of the biggest names in business, household brands and globally traded corporations that employ people in all sectors and across every region and nation of the UK, the CBI is the voice of business. The CBI represents 850 members who themselves comprise 1,100 separate registered companies and 150,000 trade association members. Find out more: cbi.org.uk
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In this episode - Beyond the Budget - we break down the Autumn Budget and explore whether the Chancellor’s measures truly advance the government’s growth ambitions. You’ll also hear what businesses across the UK are saying behind closed doors. Host Tracy Black is joined by Louise Hellem , CBI Chief Economist; Alpesh Paleja , CBI Deputy Chief Economist; and Mohammad Jamei , CBI Director of Economic…
In this episode, we take you inside one of the most closely watched moments in the UK political calendar: the Autumn Budget. How is it really put together? Who shapes it? What did the CBI push for in its submission? And with tough fiscal choices ahead, what should business be watching as the Chancellor prepares to deliver her second Budget? Host Tracy Black speaks with Louise Hellem , CBI Chief…
In this episode we focus on the Autumn Budget 2025, and what it means to our members and to the UK economy. Ever wondered what’s really driving decisions on growth, investment, and innovation? Join us for a seat at the table with the people shaping the UK economy - from business leaders and economists to the policymakers behind the headlines. No panels. No press lines. Just honest, inside-track…
Introducing The CBI Exchange - the inside track on business and politics. Ever wondered what’s really driving decisions on growth, investment, and innovation? Join us for a seat at the table with the people shaping the UK economy - from business leaders and economists to the policymakers behind the headlines. No panels. No press lines. Just honest, inside-track conversations that leave you smarter…
The Spring Budget was a significant one for business. But there’s no rest in our quest for growth – in this episode we talk green growth and skills too. It’s worth reflecting on the Spring Budget on 15 March. After all, there was plenty in it to help firms go for growth. And although it may have been missing some green credentials – at the time of recording – we’re expecting to hear more on that…
The upcoming Budget is an important one for growth. But why should businesses care what’s in the Chancellor’s red box on 15 March? Joining us for this episode we have Louise Hellem, Director of Economic Policy at the CBI to talk us through the headlines of what we’re asking for in the Budget, the business concerns that have led to them, and how government intervention on childcare, capital…
What is holding back the UK economy? What levers do government need to pull to increase growth, and what role can business play? In this episode we hear from the CBI Director General, Tony Danker, and CBI Chief Campaign Director, Syma Cullasy-Aldridge, to delve into some of the solutions to those economic questions.
Whilst firms continue to face the ongoing pressures from energy challenges and ask themselves what happens next, the Government is due to announce updates to the energy support package for non-domestic consumers, with changes due to come into effect from 1 April 2023. Joining Syma Cullasy-Aldridge (Chief Campaigns Director, CBI) in our first episode for 2023 are Tom Thackray (Director –…
What does the UK need to get the economy growing in 2023? What should be the government priorities for business in the year ahead? How do we d change the childcare system to bring more mothers back into the workforce? And how do we best go after green growth? Join CBI Director General Tony Danker along with Chief Campaign Director Syma Cullasy-Aldridge for this special podcast episode. We recap…
Join the CBI’s Chief Economist, Rain Newton-Smith , Jo Twis t, CEO, UKIE - The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment, and Jonathan Seebacher , Director, Ryder Architecture to hear why trade in services is a key strategic opportunity for UK economic growth. The UK economy is fundamentally services based, making up 80% of the economy, while growth in global markets is predominantly in…
