26 May 2026
Following sustained industry concern over a lack of meaningful support, the Chemical Business Association (CBA) has welcomed Government’s announcement of a new £350 million Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund, describing it as a much-needed step towards recognising the strategic importance of the UK chemical sector.
More...7 April 2026
After years of delay and growing frustration across industry, the Chemical Business Association (CBA) acknowledges long-awaited progress on the UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) following the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (DEFRA) response to the 2024 consultation.
More...11 March 2026
The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has welcomed the announcement that biocides are to be included within renewed EU-UK negotiations, calling it an important and practical step towards cutting red tape and restoring clarity for businesses.
More...3 March 2026
The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has continued its winning streak at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, this year securing the Diversity & Inclusion Award.
More...19 February 2026
UK chemical supply chain businesses remain under significant strain, according to the latest Quarterly Chemical Supply Chain Trends Survey* from the Chemical Business Association (CBA).
More...29 January 2026
A new set of Principles of Workplace Health & Wellbeing Leadership has been launched today providing a clear, actionable framework designed to advance employee health and wellbeing through engaged and positive leadership, active workforce participation, and collaborative practices.
More...26 January 2026
Chemical supply chain businesses are increasingly questioning whether the Government wants a viable domestic chemical sector to survive in the UK, according to a new survey that reveals dwindling confidence, rising costs and mounting uncertainty across the industry.
More...12 December 2025
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, has released results from its latest quarterly supply chain survey*. The survey, which is distributed to the Association’s extensive membership, contains responses from manufacturers and distributors, transport and logistics companies, as well as service providers from across the UK’s chemical supply chain.
More...1 August 2025
With the chemical sector recently recognised as a key foundational industry in the UK government’s Industrial Strategy, a plan to drive economic growth, it’s importance to the economy and society is clear. Which poses the question, why is the industry currently facing a widening skills gap? Caitlin Finnigan looks at some of the reasons why and how the industry is working together to offer potential solutions.
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