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The Chemical Industries Association reacts to the Chancellor’s 2024 Budget
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has welcomed key elements of the Chancellor’s 2024 Budget, recognising positive developments for the chemical sector in areas such as industrial strategy, net zero growth, investment in skills and innovation.
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UK’s chemical industry faces stalling growth against backdrop of rising costs, sluggish demand and Chinese competition
UK chemical industry growth slows as companies battle rising costs and falling demand, putting jobs and future investment at risk.
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The Chemical Industries Association and Unite the Union call for Government support to overcome barriers to the Net Zero transition
The UK chemical industry has reduced its greenhouse emissions by over 80% over the past decade. However, there is concern within industry that this reduction was achieved not only through changes in fuel switching and other green methods but due to a decline in production and job losses leaving the ...
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CIA Business Survey: Top manufacturing exporter has turned the corner
Figures released by the CIA indicate sustained growth for Q2 2024, building on the positive performance seen in the first three months of the year. This marks a significant recovery following 18 months of severe decline.
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Key manufacturing exporter welcomes sense of urgency in King’s speech
Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association reacts to the King’s speech.
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Key manufacturing exporter reports first growth in 2 years
Figures released by the Chemical Industries Association indicate a significant turnaround in the chemical sector – one of Britain’s biggest manufacturing export industries – showing signs of growth.
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Chemical industry says ‘At Last’ as UK REACH consultation is published
Following 3 years of intense debate and engagement on the future of UK REACH in a highly volatile political context, we finally see a tangible proposal from government coming to life.
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CIA responds to the Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2024: A promise for tomorrow but very little today
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) welcomes measures announced in today’s budget however industry says it falls short in addressing the pressing challenges faced by UK chemical businesses amidst global competition.
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Britain’s chemical industry continues to fight economic challenges
Chemical companies across the UK are continuing to face difficult trading conditions. In the latest survey of member companies of the Chemical Industries Association, over 50 different businesses reported a sixth consecutive quarter of contraction.
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Chemical Industry view on the Autumn Statement - Positive but late
The Chemical Industries Association says measures announced are posiitve news for chemical businesses, but could it be too late?
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The 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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Key manufacturing industry continues to struggle
Businesses in Britain’s second largest manufacturing exporter – the chemical industry - have reported declining sales, production levels and capacity utilisation.
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Chemical industry announces global ambitions at landmark UN Conference on the future of chemicals management
The International Council of Chemical Associations, representing more than 90 percent of global chemical sales, announce the launch of three high-level ambitions.
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Chemical investment in the UK stalling
The latest figures from one of the UK’s largest manufacturing industries show a fall in sales with no expectation of a full recovery in Q2.
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Key manufacturing exporter says good start, more needed – and quickly
Reacting to today’s Budget Statement by the Chancellor, the chemical industry welcomes some of today’s commitments, but there remain massive and urgent challenges if it is to truly compete on a global stage.
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Chemical Industry gives cautious welcome to Government’s business support package
Chemical industry reaction.
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Major UK manufacturing industry struggles as business climate and government policy bites
The latest figures from one of the UK’s largest manufacturing industries show just how bad the UK economic performance is.