All CIA News articles
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NewsUK Government announces energy cost cuts of £420million for most energy intensive industries – CIA Reaction
The Chemical Industries Association welcomes today’s announcement confirming £420 million a year in support to reduce electricity costs for the UK’s most energy intensive industries.
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NewsCIA responds to Energy Security and Net Zero Committee report on the Cost of Energy
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has welcomed the latest report from the House of Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee’s inquiry into the Cost of Energy. The report, which examines the affordability of energy for both consumers and businesses, highlights the challenges faced by UK manufacturers due to uncompetitive industrial electricity prices.
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NewsUK Chemicals Conference 2025 showcases insight on REACH, PFAS and policy direction
Bringing together experts from industry, government and law, the UK Chemicals Conference 2025 examined the evolving landscape of chemicals management in the UK. Hosted by the Chemical Industries Association in partnership with Steptoe LLP, the event offered timely insight into regulation, policy and compliance, as well as the shared priorities shaping the sector’s future.
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NewsChemical Industries Association comment on the UK ETS Annual Report 2024
The UK ETS Authority has published its 2024 report on the functioning of the carbon market, which records a 10 per cent fall in industrial emissions compared with the previous year. While the report describes the scheme’s fourth year as an operational success, it does not explain the drivers behind the reduction in emissions.
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NewsChemical industry unites to drive progress at the CIA Sustainability Conference 2025
The CIA Sustainability Conference 2025 brought together professionals from across the UK chemical industry to explore how collaboration, innovation and data are shaping the path to a more sustainable future.
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NewsThe CIA Responsible Care Cumbria Cell visits Sellafield
Industry professionals from across the region recently came together at Sellafield Ltd for the latest CIA Cumbria Responsible Care Cell meeting. The event combined practical learning with peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, including an insightful site tour of a nuclear facility.
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NewsCIA statement on UK-India trade deal
The signing of the Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK today is a hugely significant step forward, one that will benefit both countries
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NewsChemical Industry reaction to the UK’s first Trade Strategy since leaving the EU
The Strategy sets out a bold new approach to international tradem designed to help UK businesses navigate global challenges, unlock new opportunities and grow exports.
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NewsUK Chemical industry reacts to the Chancellor's Spending Review 2025
Rachel Reeves has set out her Spending Review in the House of Commons today and the chemical industry reacted to the key announcements.
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ArticleCIA puts industry priorities centre stage at CHEMUK 2025
The CIA was proud to represent UK chemical and pharmaceutical businesses on some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing our industry today.
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NewsUK-EU Brexit reset summit - Chemical Industry says “direction is right”.
Following the EU and UK Brexit reset agreement the chemical industry says “the direction is right”.
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NewsScotland’s Minister for Business joins CIA Scotland Site Leaders Network meeting
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) was pleased to welcome Richard Lochhead MSP, Scotland’s Minister for Business, to INEOS Grangemouth for a valuable meeting with members of the CIA Scotland Site Leaders Network.
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NewsCIA announces shortlisted companies for the 2025 UK Chemical Industry Awards
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) today reveals the shortlist for its 2025 Industry Awards, recognising outstanding achievements and innovation across the UK chemical sector.
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NewsMore cost equals accelerated decline
CIA responds to President Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs. What does this mean for the UK chemical industry?
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NewsIndustry leaders gather at the 2025 Annual Hydrofluoric Acid Users Conference in Liverpool
With over 90 delegates from the UK, USA and Europe, this year’s conference, orchestrated by the Chemical Industries Association (CIA), marked a significant stride forward in the collective effort to manage hydrofluoric acid safely, prevent incidents and protect asset integrity.
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NewsThe chemical industry responds to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Against a backdrop of very limited economic growth and public expenditure squeeze, today’s Government Spring Statement does however offer some opportunity for UK business investment.
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NewsCIA responds to the Chancellor’s growth speech
Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association, said: ”We welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to growth. Now we need to see it happen. Linked to the Heathrow expansion, Rachel Reeves’ announcement of a £63m government investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is a significant step forward. ...
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NewsNominations now open for the UK Chemical Industry Awards 2025
The Chemical Industry Awards returns this summer, eagerly anticipating the celebration of the best achievements in the UK’s chemical and pharmaceutical businesses. Officially launched this month, the UK Chemical Industry Awards 2025 are dedicated to honouring remarkable accomplishments at the company, site or individual level. Offering a ...
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NewsThe chemical industry transition: Pathways for a resilient and sustainable future
New report highlights decade of opportunity for UK chemical industry.
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NewsThe Chemical Industries Association’s Response to Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
In October 2024, the Government unveiled Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy green paper. With the UK facing growing pressure to remain an attractive and competitive location for future manufacturing investments and jobs, the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has submitted a response emphasising the critical role the chemical sector ...
