BCC Research

In the largest poll of business sentiment since the Budget, the BCC’s QES, shows concern about tax, including national insurance, has spiked.
In the largest poll of business sentiment since the Budget, the BCC’s QES, shows concern about...
The main impacts cited by businesses are increased costs, shipping disruption and delays, and uncertainty on oil prices.
The main impacts cited by businesses are increased costs, shipping disruption and delays, and uncertainty on...
Ahead of COP 29, the UN's Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, BCC research has found a clear divide among SMEs on environmental targets.
Ahead of COP 29, the UN's Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, BCC research has found a...
The Cyber Monitoring Centre announces its partnership with the BCC to gather data and insights on the impact of cyber events on UK businesses.
The Cyber Monitoring Centre announces its partnership with the BCC to gather data and insights on...
Brand Britain is still valued by both business and the public, despite an increasingly competitive global landscape, according to a landmark report by BCC, Ipsos & JKR.
Brand Britain is still valued by both business and the public, despite an increasingly competitive global...
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q3 2024 shows a dip in SME exporters already poor performance on overseas sales.
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q3 2024 shows a dip in SME exporters already poor performance...
The percentage of firms holding back on hiring has been rising since the start of 2024. At the same time, firms trying to fill job vacancies are still struggling.
The percentage of firms holding back on hiring has been rising since the start of 2024....
Ahead of the Autumn Budget taxation is now the biggest worry for firms, knocking inflation off top spot after more than three years.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget taxation is now the biggest worry for firms, knocking inflation off...
The BCC Quarterly Economic Forecast has upgraded growth expectations for 2024 following an improved picture so far this year.
The BCC Quarterly Economic Forecast has upgraded growth expectations for 2024 following an improved picture so...
Only 20% of direct procurement spend from the wider public sector (including central government) went to SMEs in 2023.
Only 20% of direct procurement spend from the wider public sector (including central government) went to...