The Confederation of British Industry
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170,000 businesses. One catalyst between industry and government. Insight, influence and connection for sustainable growth.
- businesses represented across the UK economy
- 170,000
- of members say CBI insight shapes their planning
- 92%
- media reach amplifying the voice of business
- £2m+
2026 policy priorities
All priorities Where business needs government to act
Green growth
Powering the transition without pricing out industry
Energy costs, grid connections and green investment.
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Skills
A workforce plan for the technologies that matter
Apprenticeship reform and the pipeline employers need.
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Investment
Making the UK the obvious place to commit capital
Stability, incentives and planning reform.
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The people behind the voice
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Member voice Retail, Manchester
News and insights
All insights Latest from the CBI
Economics
Services firms expect a modest upturn in the third quarter
The CBI's latest growth indicator points to cautious optimism across business and professional services — but consumer-facing firms remain under pressure.
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CBI responds to the Industrial Strategy refresh
The CBI welcomes the refresh and calls for pace on grid connections and skills.
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What the new procurement rules mean for mid-sized firms
The new regime rewards preparation — here's where mid-sized firms should start.
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