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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 Fello...

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 signi...

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 the...

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 forecast on...

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 Maxi...

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 a...

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...

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 expert...

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 by...

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. To f...

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 Servic...

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 Ja...

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 webinar...

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 week....

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 Hard...

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 watch...

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 employee h...

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 is a...

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 must...

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 m...

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 measures Jo...