Paddy Power owner and PwC shun vote on scandal-hit business group CBI 

Dozens of the UK’s largest businesses have suspended engagement with the Confederation of British Industry

UK business lobby group the Confederation of British Industry, which employs about 300 people, is facing potential collapse in the wake of a series of allegations from CBI staff including two who said they were raped by colleagues.

Big businesses are shunning a crucial meeting to decide the future of the Confederation of British Industry, or CBI, the lobby group facing potential collapse amid a sexual assault scandal.

Companies such as BT Group, PwC, and Paddy Power parent Flutter — will not take part in the vote on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter.