Blog: Effective Skills Strategies: Lessons for the Chemical Supply Chain
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:
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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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