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Misconduct claims tipped CBI into ‘near death experience’, says president

Rupert Soames says Guardian revelations over sexual misconduct claims were ‘appalling shock’ but is bullish about the future

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024

CBI settles legal action with ex-chief Tony Danker

Business lobby group says Danker was not responsible for historic allegations unrelated to his personal conduct

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024

CBI appoints Soames as new president as it aims to rebound from scandals

“The CBI is needed more now than at almost any time in its history, and it will be a privilege to lead the organisation in the coming years" he said

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023

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CBI calls for green investment plan and an end to short-termism

The business group said that future governments should introduce ambitious policies and competitive incentives.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

CBI frozen out of meetings with other leading UK business lobby groups

Efforts to regain place at intersection of business and government after scandal hampered by refusals to engage

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023

Scandal-hit CBI backed by 93% of members in crucial vote on its future

New CBI director general Rain Newton-Smith said: “I’m confident and determined this will be a turning point for us. “

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023

Future of scandal-hit CBI hangs in balance ahead of crunch vote

Members will be asked whether its plan for renewal is enough to give them confidence in the CBI, a vote which will determine the group’s future

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

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New business group launched to rival CBI ahead of crunch vote

The British Chambers of Commerce has managed to get the likes of BP, Heathrow and Drax onboard as founding members

Insider UK · Jun 5, 2023

CBI faces crunch D-Day vote on its future

Members of the business organisation will vote whether to accept recommendations put forward to reshape it

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2023

The CBI’s boss must battle not just its culture, but the competition too

Rain Newton-Smith hopes to reanimate the scandal-plagued British lobby group this week: but is it still even a necessary voice?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023

CBI sought legal advice over possible insolvency after misconduct scandal

Business lobby group requested guidance on insolvency among other restructuring options

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023

CBI appoints chief people officer as it aims to ‘rebuild trust’

Ex-BlackRock headhunter Elizabeth Wallace takes role, in attempt to overhaul group’s internal culture

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

How do you solve a problem like the CBI's?

As the business membership organisation's tailspin continues, Insider asks the experts how to avoid such issues - and what it can do to survive

Insider UK · Apr 28, 2023

CBI to be renamed in wake of scandal, says new boss

Rain Newton-Smith says rebrand part of attempts to rebuild trust after sexual misconduct claims

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

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Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023

New CBI boss Rain Newton Smith says she raised sexual harassment concerns

Rain Newton-Smith said she ‘acted on’ allegations and ‘supported staff’ who raised them

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

‘We let you down’, new CBI boss tells alleged victims on first day in job

Rain Newton-Smith said she was ‘profoundly sorry’ to the women who came forward claiming sexual harassment at the lobby group.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

New CBI boss says she is ‘profoundly sorry’ to women let down by group

Rain Newton-Smith’s tweets came on day she became director general at Confederation of British Industry

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023

New boss of CBI won’t save the organisation, say critics

The new director general of the Confederation of British Industry starts work today, promising to “rebuild and remimagine” the scandal-hit lobby group as it fights for survival amid allegations of rape and sexual misconduct.

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Insider UK · Apr 24, 2023

CBI suspends policy and membership activities after exodus

A second unnamed employee alleged that she had been raped by a colleague in an article on Friday

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023

CBI brand is broken ‘beyond repair’ by sex attack and misconduct claims

As exodus of members continues, business chiefs say the lobby group ‘has run its course’ and ‘needs a total rethink’

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2023

CBI suspends policy and membership activities after exodus

Dozens of members had left the group on Friday after sexual misconduct allegations

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

CBI ‘suspending’ all activity after firms pull membership over second rape allegation

Future of trade body in doubt until June meeting after sexual misconduct scandals

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2023

CBI future in doubt as firms end relationships amid rape allegations

NatWest Group, the John Lewis Partnership, Unilever, BMW and Virgin Media O2 are among the latest UK businesses to cancel their involvement with the CBI

Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2023

Full list of companies that have pulled out of the CBI or putting memberships on hold

The CBI has been rocked by allegations of sexual misconduct and rape

The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2023

Future of CBI in doubt as firms leave trade body in droves

THE future of the UK's most important business lobbying group is in peril after a number of high-profile firms cut ties with it amid a sexual…

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