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UK chemicals sector doubts Keir Starmer’s ‘reset’ will end Brexit blues

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.

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Energy – Empowering Chemical Companies: Exploring Tax Relief Opportunities for Greater Efficiency

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.

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Quarterly Supply Chain Survey Results: Small degree of stability amidst ongoing disruptions

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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Blog: One Year at the CBA – Caitlin Finnigan and Heather Carroll

10 July 2024

Two of our CB-A team have recently celebrated 1 year in their respective roles. In this blog, we hear from our Core Services Administrator, Caitlin, and our People & Skills Lead, Heather, about their experience of those first 12 months.

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CBA chief joins new Council to protect UK supply chains

30 April 2024

The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, is pleased to announce it is a member of the newly formed Critical Imports Council, an initiative launched by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) that aims to safeguard the flow of vital goods into the UK.

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Kate Mingay on Outstanding Contribution List

12 March 2024

The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, is pleased to announce, Kate Mingay, long-standing Council member and Chair from 2021 to 2023, has been selected for inclusion in the list of women who have made an outstanding contribution to their Association.

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Successful Indian Trade Mission for global player

5 March 2024

The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, has recently returned from a successful international trade mission. The internationally renowned Association was representing the UK chemical supply chain during the Chemicals Trade Mission to India, organised by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

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Chemical Business Association recognised again with prestigious awards

27 February 2024

The Chemical Business Association (CBA) is pleased to announce it has been recognised for a second year in succession by peers at the 2024 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, winning both the Best Association Transformation and Skills Development awards. The CBA, which is the Voice of the chemical supply chain, was also shortlisted for the Member Engagement Award and Marketing Campaign of the Year awards, alongside CEO Tim Doggett having been shortlisted for the outstanding leadership award.

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Chemical supply chain shows positive signs of strengthening

21 February 2024

The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the UK chemical supply chain, has released results from the latest quarterly supply chain survey, which shows a cautious but growing optimism throughout the CBA membership* for the months ahead

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