Founded in 1965 and representing some of the biggest names in business, household brands and globally traded corporations that employ people in all sectors and across every region and nation of the UK, the CBI is the voice of business. The CBI represents 850 members who themselves comprise 1,100 separate registered companies and 150,000 trade association members. Find out more: cbi.org.uk
In this episode - Beyond the Budget - we break down the Autumn Budget and explore whether the Chancellor’s measures truly advance the government’s growth ambitions. You’ll also hear what businesses across the UK are saying behind closed doors.
Host Tracy Black is joined by Louise Hellem, CBI Chief Economist; Alpesh Paleja, CBI Deputy Chief Economist; and Mohammad Jamei, CBI Director of Economic Policy.
For full CBI analysis and impact, what the Chancellor announced, where the CBI had impact, and what it means for your business, read our Budget Breakdown, here: https://www.cbi.org.uk/articles/autumn-budget-2025/ (https://www.cbi.org.uk/articles/autumn-budget-2025/)
Produced in partnership with Coulson Partners (https://www.coulsonpartners.co.uk/).
18 Nov 2025
2: The CBI Exchange: Inside the Budget
In this episode, we take you inside one of the most closely watched moments in the UK political calendar: the Autumn Budget. How is it really put together? Who shapes it? What did the CBI push for in its submission? And with tough fiscal choices ahead, what should business be watching as the Chancellor prepares to deliver her second Budget?
Host Tracy Black speaks with Louise Hellem, CBI Chief Economist; Mohammad Jamai, CBI Director of Economic Policy and lead on the Budget submission; and Jordan Cummins, CBI Director of UK Competitiveness.
Together, they unpack the political and economic forces shaping the Chancellor’s decisions - from fiscal rules to productivity pressures - and the competing demands of the Treasury, business, and think-tanks.
We go behind the scenes on the Budget-making process, explore the CBI’s four major proposals for driving sustainable growth, and look at the ideas gaining traction across Westminster. The team also reveals what didn’t make it into the CBI submission - and why strategic focus matters more than headline-grabbing asks.
Finally, we look ahead to Budget Day itself: what’s realistic, where the trade-offs may land, and which measures could make the biggest difference for UK competitiveness in the year ahead.
Produced in partnership with Coulson Partners (https://www.coulsonpartners.co.uk).
4 Nov 2025
1: The CBI Exchange: The Budget Briefing
Join us for a seat at the table with the people shaping the UK economy - from business leaders and economists to the policymakers behind the headlines.
No panels. No press lines. Just honest, inside-track conversations that leave you smarter and more connected.
In this episode we focus on the Autumn Budget 2025, and what it means to our members and to the UK economy.
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