UK ministers stop meetings with CBI following rape claim

Companies are also reviewing their membership of the lobby group, which has appointed law firm Fox Williams to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct.

The claims led to Tony Danker stepping down from his role as CBI director-general.

The UK government has sought to distance itself from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) following allegations of sexual harassment, drug use, and rape among the business group’s staff.

The treasury has postponed meetings with the CBI pending an investigation into the claims, according to a person familiar with the situation. A spokesperson for the Department for Business and Trade said it was postponing “ministerial engagement” with the CBI.