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NewsThe Chemical Industries Association’s Response to Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
In October 2024, the Government unveiled Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy green paper. With the UK facing growing pressure to remain an attractive and competitive location for future manufacturing investments and jobs, the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has submitted a response emphasising the critical role the chemical sector ...
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NewsThe CIA’s new Sustainable Health Metrics Tool empowers companies to build healthier workplaces
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) is delighted to introduce the Sustainable Health Metrics Tool, a practical new resource designed to help companies create healthier and more supportive workplaces. The tool was launched at the CIA’s Health Leadership Workshop event in Leeds, featuring guest speakers and interactive sessions on key workplace ...
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NewsUK Chemical Industry Calls for Policy Partnership with Government Ahead of Autumn Budget
On 30 October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget, accompanied by a full fiscal statement from the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR). Britain’s chemical industry has expressed that a future for the UK can be built on a policy partnership with the Government. In a ...
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NewsCIA’s Annual Sustainability Conference is back this September in Leeds
Since 2004, the prominence given to sustainability across politics and society has changed considerably and CIA’s membership has responded accordingly. Each and every stakeholder has a role in transitioning to and building a more sustainable society. Collaboration and, in particular, peer support and learning are central to ...
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NewsThe Chemical Industries Association co-signs a cross-industry letter: Addressing skilled labour workforce shortages in the UK
Today, the The Chemical Industries Association alongside 14 other trade associations, representing diverse production sectors across the UK economy, wrote to Government ministers, devolved administrations and shadow ministers to highlight concerns about ongoing shortages in skilled labour. Particularly trades that are vital to a growing and resilient economy today, as ...
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The Chemical Industries Association welcomes three new companies to its membership
AESC UK Limited, AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd, and F2 Chemicals joined the CIA’s 200+ membership which includes a number of major multinationals, SMEs and associate members.
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NewsCIA welcomes new Government
The UK has a new Government, congratulations to the The Labour Party and Sir Keir Starmer. Chemical businesses throughout the UK stand ready to provide much-needed economic, environmental, and social solutions. The new Government must demonstrate that the UK is open for business with an industrial strategy that creates ...
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NewsFinalists Announced for the Chemical Industry Awards 2024 - Award entries hit a record high for the third consecutive year!
Celebrating the best of the UK chemical industry
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NewsBritish Industry Supercharger gives huge boost to UK businesses
Measures will cut network charges and provide exemptions from electricity costs for firms in sectors like steel, metals and chemicals.
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NewsThe chemical route to UK Growth
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget Statement, one of the UK’s biggest manufacturing exporters has called on Jeremy Hunt to create a business framework to grow the economy and allow that growth to lead to all other much publicized planned giveaways.
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NewsFourth Quarter: CIA Economic Report 2024
The CIA released the latest economic report looking at the topics discussed by members in addition to the economic performance of the prior quarter and forecasts for the future.
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NewsChemical Industries Association Launches Manifesto in Parliament
The Chemical Industries Association launched its manifesto in parliament emphasising the role of the UK chemical industry as a key building block of the economy.
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NewsNominations Now Open for the Chemical Industry Awards 2024
The Chemical Industries Association is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the Chemical Industry 2024 awards. Designed to honour outstanding achievements at the company, site, or individual level, these awards provide a unique platform to showcase the best in the chemical sector.
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NewsMartin Ashcroft elected President of the UK’s Chemical Industries Association
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Martin Ashcroft CChem FRSC, as its new President.
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NewsThe crucial role of chemistry in achieving net-zero: transforming industries and reducing emissions
Whatever obstacles emerge along the way, chemistry and the chemical industry will set to work to find a solution and to seize the opportunities that the transition presents.
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NewsCelebration of Success 2023
Whether you were able to join us in Manchester, entered any of our awards or were not able to do so, we at CIA want to thank all of you for continuing to show what this truly innovative industry does for the whole of the UK and beyond!
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NewsThe UK must harness the power of advanced manufacturing
UK advanced manufacturing can support sustainable regional and national economic growth, but this requires long-term political vision and commitment, according to the leaders of the UK’s five most successful manufacturing sectors.
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NewsChemistry Week - ChemTalent round table discussion celebrating careers in chemistry
Get ready to celebrate Chemistry Week!
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NewsChemical Industries Association welcomes OpenPSM as new associate member
The CIA welcomes OpenPSM to its membership
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