Insights Unit
INSIGHTS UNIT
PROVIDING THE LEADING EVIDENCE BASE ON UK BUSINESS CONDITIONS
The British Chambers of Commerce has been trusted for over 160 years. We have local roots, national influence and global reach. Through our extensive research work, we can identify clearly how policies, external events, and economic changes have impacted on UK businesses.
From our leading work on identifying the specific impacts of Brexit, to early detection of the inflation crisis in 2021, we have used data and evidence to shape the national debate on the economy. Our research is used extensively across the UK Government, Bank of England, and global institutions such as the IMF; as well as businesses across a range of sectors across the globe.




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THE KEY STRANDS OF OUR RESEARCH
Established in 1989, the UK’s largest and longest-running independent business sentiment survey with 5k responses per quarter.
Ranked the second most accurate economic forecast in the UK, the QEF effectively harnesses insights from across the Chamber Network.
We proudly run the UK’s leading Business Survey programme that produces world-class insights into UK businesses.
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