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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 Economi...

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-trac...

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 s...

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 th...

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 inv...

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 – Decarb...

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 rec...

Join the CBI’s Chief Economist, Rain Newton-Smith, Jo Twist, 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 servic...

In the last episode in our 'Clusters Think In' podcast series (https://audioboom.com/posts/8123027-clusters-think-in-episode-4-how-clusters-can-help-leverage-access-to-finance-and-drive-growth) , Hashi Mohammed, Contributing Editor at Tortoise Media is joined by Michael Anstey, Partner at Cambridge Innovation Capital, and Dan Metcalf, Director of Marketing & Communications at the Harwell Scienc...

In the fifth in our 'Clusters Think In' podcast series, Hashi Mohammed, Contributing Editor at Tortoise Media is joined by Kirsty Lloyd Jukes, Head of Investor Relations at Waymo, part of Alphabet, and Prof Simon Collinson, Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor for Regional Engagement at the University of Birmingham, to discuss how leadership in place can be developed to drive successful clusters across t...

In this episode, we explore how net zero remains a massive opportunity for growth despite current economic challenges. But is the UK positioning itself to keep its global lead on this? And how can firms convert their ambitions to reality – moving from commitments to implementation? We recap on the trends that were discussed at this year’s CBI Achieving Net Zero conference and how we overcome t...

In this week's episode, recorded 20 July 2002, the CBI’s Chief Campaign Director, Syma Cullasy-Aldridge, is joined by David Buttress (Co-Founder of Just Eat and the government’s new cost-of-living Tsar), Pete Holland (Anglian Water) and Paul Stroud (HSBC) for a conversation on the government’s new campaign – Help for Households - and how businesses are continuing to step up and support customer...

In the fourth in our 'Clusters Think In' series, Hashi Mohammed, Contributing Editor at Tortoise Media is joined by Simon Robeson, Managing Partner at North East Capital, and Rachel Shatliff, Managing Director, Business Banking North at HSBC plc, to discuss how clusters can help leverage access to finance at a regional level to drive growth.   In this episode we discuss how successful cluster...

In this session, recorded 14 July 2022, we explore the current external challenges businesses are facing and the importance of businesses preparing for what is on the horizon now to mitigate the cumulative burden of the hangover from COVID-19 and challenging headwinds firms are facing, whilst discussing what the CBI is calling on from the government and how firms can take control. Hosted by Ma...

The Latin American economy is growing, presenting businesses with an opportunity to take advantage of the enormous potential in these markets. As a result, the CBI’s North America office has partnered with businesses and governments in Latin American countries to give CBI members the insights they need to do business here. Of particular value in the field of advanced manufacturing and the chang...

In this session, recorded 13 July 2022, the CBI’s Matthew Percival (Programme Director, Skills & Inclusion, Changing Workforce Programme, CBI) is joined this week by Gareth Vale (Operations Director, ManpowerGroup) and Joëlle Warren (Executive Director, Warren Partners) for an expert discussion on the current recruitment challenges facing firms and what businesses can do to respond. Chaired by...

Firms across the UK are continuing to grapple with the cost-of-living squeeze, rising inflationary pressures and ongoing global supply chain challenges. Alongside this, businesses in the Devolved Nations also face their own unique set of challenges and opportunities. This podcast is designed to give firms, across the whole of the UK, insight into the political and business environments within W...

In this session, recorded 23 June 2022, we explore how increased engagement in international markets through exporting has the potential to create significant business and growth opportunities for SMEs, including the value of exporting for SMEs and what the CBI is doing to support them, first-hand insights into exporting, resources to support SMEs with exporting and a case study from Plum Produ...

In the current cost-of-living squeeze being encountered across the UK, firms are becoming increasingly aware of how finances affect mental health and what is the true cost to employers. Alongside this, the challenges continue to mount up around employee retention and recruitment as businesses look at how benefits packages can be enhanced. Joining Eugenia Migliori (Principal Policy Adviser, Inc...

In the third in our 'Clusters Think In' series, Hashi Mohammed, Contributing Editor at Tortoise Media is joined by Ben Law, VP for GoDaddy in UK & Ireland, and Dr Poonam Malik, Head of Investments at Strathclyde University, to discuss how economic clusters can help drive up innovation collaboration in every region and nation of the UK.    In this episode we discuss how a dynamic approach to i...

In this session, recorded 22 June 2022, the CBI's Lead Economist, Alpesh Paleja, is joined by Peter Arnold (Chief Economist, EY) and Chan Kataria (Group Chief Executive, EMH Group Ltd) for an expert discussion on the CBI’s latest economic forecast and what this means for the cost-of-living and doing business. Chaired by Liz Moseley, Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media. CBI @10am is a free webi...

In this episode, recorded 15 June 2022, the CBI’s Head of Employment Policy, Jennifer Beckwith, is joined by Mark Allan (General Manager Business and Specialist, Bupa), and Diana Rounce (Chief Operation Officer and General Counsel, Qumodo) for an expert discussion on how businesses can develop a competitive employee value proposition in the current labour market. Chaired by Giles Whittell, Edi...

The Latin American economy is growing, presenting businesses with an opportunity to take advantage of the enormous potential in these markets. As a result, the CBI’s North America office has partnered with businesses and governments in Latin America to give CBI members the insights they need to enter this potentially lucrative market. With a GDP increase amounting 6.2%[1] in 2021, Latin Americ...

In this second episode in our 'Grow your business internationally' series, we focus on agriculture and sustainability, where there are significant opportunities for UK businesses in these sectors. In this podcast, you’ll learn about opportunities for investment for your business in Latin America. Joining the CBI's Washington Senior Policy Advisor, John Bleed, are: Brazil: Emily Rees, Senior F...

The Latin American economy is growing, presenting businesses with an opportunity to take advantage of the enormous potential in these markets. As a result, the CBI’s North America office has partnered with businesses and governments in Latin America to give CBI members the insights they need to enter this potentially lucrative market. In this first episode we focus on clean energy. There are s...

In the second in our 'Clusters Think In' series, Hashi Mohammed, Contributing Editor at Tortoise Media is joined by the Virgin Media O2 Business’s Head of Public Sector, Martyn McFadyen, to discuss how economic clusters can help optimise the skills needed to drive regional and national growth in every part of the UK.   In this episode we discuss how skills is critical to business success and t...

Amid rising costs of doing business, inflation, and energy price hikes, we know that businesses are looking for cost-cutting measures and ways to boost efficiencies. Joining Tom Thackray (Programme Director – Decarbonisation, CBI) this week are Katherine Chapman (Managing Director, Ameresco) and Gabriel Wondrausch (Strategy Director, Sungift Solar), for an expert briefing including: A forecas...

In this episode, recorded 19 May 2022, we look at the current external environment and the key issues impacting SMEs cashflow, including how using financial technology and financial advisors can help manage costs, improve processes, and go for growth. Joining us this month are Chris Wilford - Director of Financial Services, CBI, and Alex Beardsley - Managing Director, ABL Business. Chaired by...

In the first in our 'Clusters Think In' series, Hashi Mohammed, Contributing Editor at Tortoise Media is joined by the CBI's Chief Policy Director, Matthew Fell, to discuss how economic clusters can help drive growth in every part of the UK. In this episode we discuss how to deliver genuine economic growth in an area through clusters, the conditions and barriers for success. Matthew also talks...

In this session, recorded 18 May 2022, the CBI’s Chief Policy Director, Matthew Fell, is joined by Chris Sood-Nicholls (Managing Director, Regional Development Sustainability & ESG Finance, Commercial Banking), Hayley Holness (Head of New Business, Lendlease), and John Godfrey (Corporate Affairs Director, Legal & General) for an expert discussion on how businesses can accelerate regional invest...

Local elections and the State Opening of Parliament come this year amidst an unpredictable political environment and cost of living crisis – impacting business, consumers, and government alike. Joining Syma Cullasy-Aldridge (the CBI’s new Chief Campaigns Director) this week are Alice Lilly (Senior Researcher, Institute for Government), and Greg Rosen (Senior Counsel, SEC Newgate UK) for an exp...

In this session, recorded 21 April 2022, we look at significant potential for Public sector procurement to create business and growth opportunities, how SMEs can overcome barriers to participating in public procurement and share good practice and top tips for those bidding in for government contracts. Chaired by Maxine Bligh (Commercial Director for SME's, Proposition and Transformation). 

In this episode, recorded live on 04 May 2022, the CBI’s Director for Thriving Regions and Nations, Ahmed Goga, is joined by Heidi Mottram OBE (Northumbrian Water), Carl Sizer (PwC) and Andy Williams (AstraZeneca) to talk through the importance of businesses in place-making and working with local ecosystems to improve outcomes for communities.

In this session, recorded 27 April 2022, the CBI’s Deputy Chief Economist, Anna Leach, is joined by Mike Hardie from the Office for National Statistics to discuss Consumer Price Index (CPI) and other metrics that tell us about current inflation, the key drivers and what this means for the cost of business, and what firms should expect in the economic landscape and how they can prepare. Chaired...

In this session, recorded 20 April 2022, the CBI’s Chief Policy Director Matthew Fell, and representatives from Eversheds Sutherland and the Sanctuary Foundation talk about how businesses can support Ukrainian nationals – either through employment or humanitarian aid. Chaired by Liz Moseley (Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media). CBI @10am is a free webinar, hosted every Wednesday at 10am GMT. ...

In this episode, recorded 13 April 2022, the CBI’s Head of Digital Policy Susannah Odell, and representatives from the National Cyber Security Centre and Marsh, discuss the topic of cybersecurity and resilience, and share insights and tips firms can use to protect their staff and operations. Chaired by Liz Moseley (Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media). The NCSC's Suspicious Email Reporting Ser...

In this episode, recorded Wednesday 6 April 2022, the CBI’s Programme Director for Changing Workforce, Matthew Percival was joined by Robert Skae, HR Business Partner, Siemens Plc, Lindsay Winter, Senior Manager for Inclusion and Careers, Virgin Money and Ian Woodcroft, Public Affairs Manager, CITB to discuss the current skills gaps facing businesses, and share insights on how their companies h...

In this episode, recorded 30 March 2022, the CBI’s Director of Regions and Clusters, Ahmed Goga was joined by Stephanie Hyde, Chair of the newly established Thriving Regions & Nations board and Chief Executive Officer of JLL. They took part in a wide-ranging discussion on the government’s levelling-up agenda, the CBI’s plan for clusters, and how businesses can help power places. Chaired by Jam...

In this episode, recorded 24 March 2022, we digest and discuss what the chancellor's Spring statement means for business. The CBI's Chief Economist, Rain Newton-Smith, is joined by Nicole Sykes, (Director of Policy and Communications, Pro Bono Economics), and Nigel Pocklington (Chief Executive, Good Energy). Chaired by Ceri Thomas, Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media. CBI @10am is a free webi...

In this session, recorded Wednesday 16 March 2022, the CBI’s Chief Economist Rain Newton-Smith was joined by Mark Wilson (Health, Safety and Environment Director, Offshore Energies UK) and Caroline Bain (Chief Commodities Economist, Capital Economics) to discuss global supply chain disruption to commodities and energy and what businesses need from the Chancellor is his Spring Statement next wee...

In this episode, recorded Wednesday 9 March 2022, the CBI’s Deputy Chief Economist Anna Leach is joined by Jason Hungerford (Partner, Mayer Brown LLP) and Paul Maddinson (Director for National Resilience and Strategy at the National Cyber Security Centre) to discuss the steps businesses can take to comply with economic sanctions and increase their resilience to cyber-attacks. Chaired by James ...

In this session, recorded Wednesday 02 March 2022, we hear from Rain Newton-Smith (Chief Economist, CBI), Giles Wilkes (Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Government), and Andy Wood OBE DL (CEO, Adnams), as we discuss the impact of economic sanctions for Russia and the invasion of Ukraine. CBI @10am is a free webinar, hosted every Wednesday at 10am GMT. To find out more and to listen and wa...

In this session, recorded 24 February 2022, we look at Brexit and the current supply chain constraints; insight into the conversations the CBI is having with government, as well as key solutions for SMEs in the short to medium-term.

In this episode, recorded 23 February 2022, Jordan Cummins (Programme Director – Health, CBI) was joined by Anna Bartle (Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Estée Lauder Companies) and Julie Billett (Director of Operations, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities) for a discussion on the role of employers in the health of their employees and their communities, and how having a good employe...

In this session, recorded 16 February 2022, Matthew Fell (Chief Policy Director, CBI) is joined by Kate Price (Group HR Director, Wilko) and Mark Catchlove (Director, Global Insight Group, MillerKnoll) to discuss how firms are utilising hybrid working to attract and retain talent to help mitigate the impact of current labour market shortages. Chaired by Liz Moseley (Tortoise Media). CBI @10am...

The CBI’s number one priority for 2022? Get the government to take economic growth seriously.  The long-term health of our public services, businesses, and the leveling-up agenda are all at stake. Hear from the CBI’s Director General, Tony Danker, alongside Robert Colvile, Director at the Centre for Policy Studies, and Sunday Times columnist, as they explore the radical actions the Chancellor ...

In this episode, recorded 09 February 2022, Naomi Weir (Programme Director – Innovation, CBI) is joined by Paul Durkin (Chief Customer and Innovation Officer, Wincanton), James Milligan (Global Head of Technology, Hays), and Andy Meads (Head of Analytical Development & Insight, UK Greetings) for a discussion on how technology and innovation can help mitigate the impacts of the current labour ma...

In this episode, recorded on 26 January 2022, we discussd:   Creative diversity and inclusion strategies firms can use to mitigate recruitment challenges, including deep dives into the over 55s and neurodiversity How we’re anticipating shortages to play out in 2022 and beyond and what your business can do to prepare What tools and resources the CBI have to help you plan and implement new me...