CIA Matters Q2 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of CIAMatters. This issue reflects a sector navigating continued uncertainty while maintaining a clear focus on resilience, competitiveness and long-term growth. Across policy, energy and regulation, the challenges facing UK chemical businesses remain significant — but so too does the ambition to drive progress, reflected in the recent £350 million Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund.

In this edition, we explore the CIA’s latest policy priorities, including energy reform, carbon clarity, circular economy development and environmental permitting. We also share insights from our Q1 Economic Report and Business Survey, highlighting the pressures of rising costs, ongoing supply chain disruption and a challenging global trading environment.

Alongside this, you’ll find updates on key regulatory developments, including UK REACH, PFAS and wider chemicals management, as well as our continued media engagement shaping the national conversation on the future of UK manufacturing.

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