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CBA calls for action to support Britain’s reindustrialisation

23 September 2026

Sets out three practical priorities for Government and industry collaboration The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the UK chemical supply chain, has called for closer collaboration between Government and industry to support the reindustrialisation of Britain, highlighting the vital role of the chemical sector in delivering economic growth, resilience, investment and jobs

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Rising costs and uncertainty continue to weigh on UK chemical supply chain

30 July 2026

UK chemical supply chain businesses are continuing to face high operating costs, challenging trade conditions and ongoing uncertainty, according to the Chemical Business Association’s (CBA) latest Quarterly Chemical Supply Chain Trends Survey.

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CBA plays active role in new Workplace Health and Wellbeing Principles

2 July 2026

The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, is pleased to have played an active role in developing the framework, alongside industry, government and trade union partners, of the new Principles of Workplace Health and Wellbeing Leadership.

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CBA welcomes £350m chemicals fund, calls for clear delivery plan

26 May 2026

Following sustained industry concern over a lack of meaningful support, the Chemical Business Association (CBA) has welcomed Government’s announcement of a new £350 million Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund, describing it as a much-needed step towards recognising the strategic importance of the UK chemical sector.

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CBA: Long-awaited progress on UK REACH, but key concerns remain

7 April 2026

After years of delay and growing frustration across industry, the Chemical Business Association (CBA) acknowledges long-awaited progress on the UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) following the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (DEFRA) response to the 2024 consultation.

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CBA welcomes pragmatic post-Brexit biocide regulation agreement

11 March 2026

The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has welcomed the announcement that biocides are to be included within renewed EU-UK negotiations, calling it an important and practical step towards cutting red tape and restoring clarity for businesses.

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CBA recognised for diversity and inclusion at prestigious TAF Awards

3 March 2026

The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has continued its winning streak at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, this year securing the Diversity & Inclusion Award.

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CBA Trends Survey: Chemical sector ends 2025 under pressure

19 February 2026

UK chemical supply chain businesses remain under significant strain, according to the latest Quarterly Chemical Supply Chain Trends Survey* from the Chemical Business Association (CBA).

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New Principles of Workplace Health & Wellbeing Leadership Launched

29 January 2026

A new set of Principles of Workplace Health & Wellbeing Leadership has been launched today providing a clear, actionable framework designed to advance employee health and wellbeing through engaged and positive leadership, active workforce participation, and collaborative practices.

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