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CBI left with summit hole after Badenoch snub

Business lobby group still trying to bounce back from sexual misconduct allegations earlier this year

Badenoch has reportedly said the Autumn Statement means she can't speak at the CBI's conference in the City
Badenoch has reportedly said the Autumn Statement means she can't speak at the CBI's conference in the City Photo: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Getty Images

The Confederation of British Industry continues to struggle in its bid to heal relationships with key officials in the wake of a sexual misconduct crisis at the business lobby group, according to reports.

Business secretary Kemi Badenoch has become the latest high-profile government figure to turn down a speaking invite from the CBI, Sky reports, after the government cut ties with the group in April amid allegations of rape and the exit of its director-general Tony Danker over separate misconduct allegations.

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