The core membership programme focuses on a range of key current or strategic issues and features topics chosen by members. Our events are informal and interactive, and adhere to the Chatham House rule unless otherwise stated. The majority are held in Central London sponsored and hosted by members. Attendance is by invitation-only to members and guests. Attendees are predominantly business professionals who bring their own current and practical views and information.
Discussions are led by top-level policy makers and influencers including government and shadow government ministers, heads of regulatory agencies and, sometimes, leading commentators, academics or authors. They provide the opportunity to explore issues from a broad perspective and also to raise detailed points that may be crucial to the successful implementation of policy.
The Industry Forum also works with other think tanks, research organisations and consultancies on meetings and research projects of relevance to our membership.
To deliver growth, the UK needs to expand foreign trade and inward investment. To help achieve this, the UK has recently signed a new trade deal with India, a country…
The 2024 general election gave the winning, Labour party a flattering proportion of parliamentary seats at the expense of some of four smaller parties. In what is now seen as…
Heating the UK’s 28 million often poorly insulated homes comes mainly from natural gas, and currently contributes around 20% of UK carbon emissions. Therefore, decarbonisation of home heating is a…
Much has changed since the fateful 2016 referendum which led to the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union: UK GDP has taken an estimated 4% hit as a…
Europe on the Brink - discussion of Industry Forum research project
Improving our digital infrastructure would be a win/win for businesses and the economy
Crypto opportunities and threats for the UK
Policy priorities for safe and sustainable, high-quality buildings.
An integrated plan for the UK road and rail networks
How mobile infrastructure investment can boost UK growth
Events in planning
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Industrial strategy: how the plans for infrastructure and skills announced by the Conservative party will take shape and increase industrial activity and business opportunities.
Trade policy: We will aim to look at prospects for UK trade with the major economies.
Bringing ESG (environmental, social and governance) priorities to the top of the business agenda.
The procurement transformation: new technologies and new approaches that can bring big savings in procurement costs and logistics.
The key economic role of 5G, and the security issues involved.
The economics of health and social care in an age of rapidly changing technology and demographics.
The key role of science and technology in turning the UK into a leading 21st century economy.
Foreign and defence policy issues that may impact on business prospects.
The Industry Forum assembled a stellar panel to discuss the key question, ‘Does Rachel Reeves’s 2025 budget provide a springboard for growth?’ Leading the discussion…
The Industry Forum recently addressed the important question of whether pension funds can help finance the essential renewal of UK infrastructure. Lauren Edwards MP, who…
The Industry Forum held a brilliant roundtable on the crucial topic of ‘Delivering the homes that the UK desperately needs.’ Florence Eshalomi MP, Chair of…
Widening our horizons The Industry Forum discussed UK ‘Policy Priorities for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan’. Our expert guide to this vast subject was…
With so much political attention currently on manufacturing and logistics, The Industry Forum, this week, turned its attention to ’Current issues for UK financial services.’…
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