Economic Review for Businesses - Big Trends, Local Impact: Autumn Budget Review 2026

The DIBS Review - Big Trends, Local Impact: Autumn Budget Reflections - One Month On

In partnership with the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce and Barclays, the Derby International Business School invite you to the next instalment in the DIBS Review Series — our latest economic and business briefing, providing timely insight into the issues shaping Derby and Derbyshire, the Midlands and the wider UK economy.

Bringing together economists, researchers and business leaders, this focused and interactive event will provide practical analysis of current economic conditions and explore what they mean for organisations across the region:

• One month on from the Autumn Budget, what are the key takeaways?

• How have the UK economy and our region been performing and what can we expect over the coming months?

• And what do the latest surveys tell us about the health and prospects of businesses in the Midlands and, in particular, the Derbyshire's Top 200 list?

What you’ll gain

Insight into the Economic Outlook

Understand the key announcements from the Autumn Budget and assess their implications for business growth, investment, employment and productivity. Our experts will reflect on the UK's and the region’s economic performance and discuss the outlook for the months ahead.

Regional Intelligence for Better Decision-Making

Gain a competitive edge and evidence-based insight into the economic performance, business sentiment and growth prospects of our region by analysing the latest results of our Partners’ surveys.

The Quarterly Economic Survey from the East Midlands Chamber is the biggest business survey of its kind in the East Midlands, with results provided by the Chamber members that shape policy discussions locally, regionally and nationally.

The Barclays Business Prosperity Index tracks how UK businesses, including those across the East Midlands, are performing now and how they're positioned to grow, using anonymised data from more than 900,000 Barclays business clients, a survey of 1,000 business leaders and economic modelling by Cebr.

Exclusive Analysis of Derbyshire's Leading Businesses

Be among the first to hear the latest findings from the DIBS Top 200 Businesses in Derby and Derbyshire 2026 review. Discover emerging trends, sectoral performance, opportunities and challenges affecting some of the region's most important employers and growth businesses.

Expert Perspective and Business Discussion

Hear directly from our expert guest panel as they examine the issues raised during the briefing and discuss how organisations can respond to current economic and market conditions.

Who should attend?

This event is tailored for industry professionals and decision‑makers who need timely, credible insight to inform strategy and planning. Whether you lead a growing SME, shape decisions in a larger organisation, or operate in a sector undergoing rapid change, the DIBS Review offers a sharp, business‑critical snapshot of the environment ahead.

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