2 April 2025
This note follows on from previous stakeholder engagement held between 14 August and 16 September 2024 and recent briefing sessions to explain the changes we are making to the current UK REACH fees from 1 April 2025. It sets out and explains those changes and we encourage trade associations to draw on this information to make their members aware of both the changes we are making and the reason for those changes.
More...5 March 2025
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), is pleased to announce a third consecutive year of recognition from fellow association peers at the 2025 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, winning the Event of the Year (Over 500 Attendees) award and the Outstanding Leadership award for Chief Executive Officer, Tim Doggett.
More...20 February 2025
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, has released results from its latest quarterly supply chain survey*. The survey, which is distributed to the Association’s extensive membership, contains responses from manufacturers and distributors, as well as transport and logistics companies from across the UK’s chemical supply chain.
More...3 February 2025
The chemical supply chain is at a crossroads as we build a sustainable pipeline of talent for our workforce. As we continue to explore workforce challenges, sustainability priorities, and innovation, one thing we need is people and their skills are at the heart our businesses. In this blog, People & Skills Lead Heather Carroll looks at how our members can build and sustain a reliable talent pipeline.
More...28 January 2025
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alastair Sanderson as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
More...2 January 2025
Since the Chemical Business Association (CBA) launched the People & Skills Hub (P&SH) 18 months ago, we have continuously supported our members with strategies and solutions initiatives that support workforce development, attraction, retention, and adaptability. As we approach 2025, we want to share some of the actions some of our members have taken on this year to ensure their organisation is well-prepared for the future, and how your business can utilise these strategies for effective workforce development:
More...4 December 2024
It is almost four years since the UK signed its Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU, but for small and medium-sized businesses in the chemicals sector, the pain caused by leaving the bloc’s single market is not fading. The CBA's member surveys and comments were used to form the backbone of this article by the Financial Times.
More...1 December 2024
For our very first guest blog, we're delighted to be joined by Partnerships Manager Hector Simpson from our Affiliate Members Bonham and Brook, discussing how R&D tax relief opportunities can benefit businesses in our sector and the wider chemical supply chain.
More...29 October 2024
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, has released results from its latest quarterly supply chain survey. Circulated amongst members, the survey contains feedback from businesses including manufacturers and distributors from throughout the chemical supply chain and wider chemical industry.
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