Our Living with the Variants document outlines a series of practical steps, including the use of more regular lateral flow testing to help restore confidence. cbi.org.uk/articles/livin…

Was the National Insurance decision correct? Let’s discuss Thursday

Thanks to everyone who joined today's APPG South East inquiry session on #LevellingUp. Welcomed contributions from CBI, ABP: the UK’s leading ports group, District Councils' Network, TfSE, Reading Borough Council and Oxford City Council as well as and local authorities and stakeholders across the #SouthEast.

Fantastic to be at the launch of AkzoNobel’s new R&D centre today in Slough. Fascinating to tour the centre and understand the innovation and expertise that goes into their fabulous products. Particular highlight was meeting the Dulux dog! AkzoNobel

We’re calling for a reform to business rates to alleviate the pressures on UK firms next year. Find out why in our latest LinkedIn article here: linkedin.com/pulse/expected… #GoForGrowth

Really enjoyed our headline event in Reading this morning, kindly sponsored by WSP and hosted at the Uni of Reading. We had a fantastic line up of speakers including Tony Danker, Robert Van de Noort, Paul Reilly, discussing how we can best drive investment in the UK. CBI

Such an incredible leader and so highly thought of by both business and government. I will be actively supporting Rain Newton-Smith and CBI in rebuilding trust and being recognised for the extraordinary value they add.

Everything is in place to start vital repairs at Corpus Christi school – closed since July due to RAAC. This week, I asked the government why they have failed to approve funding for these works. Further delay will just leave students, teachers & parents facing more disruption.