Insights

Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to new BCC research with Intuit.
Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25%...
If unemployment remains high and vacancies are falling on the quarter, why are the majority of British firms still struggling to recruit? Our Research Manager Stuart Morrison investigates.
If unemployment remains high and vacancies are falling on the quarter, why are the majority of...
Clear policies that support business adaptability will be critical in ensuring that shocks do not further derail the UK’s already fragile growth trajectory.
Clear policies that support business adaptability will be critical in ensuring that shocks do not further...
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast has upgraded growth expectations for 2025. But overall, the outlook remains subdued.
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast has upgraded growth expectations for 2025. But...
A niche-sounding rule change in Washington could hit thousands of UK SME exporters, raising costs, and cutting off a driver of innovation.
A niche-sounding rule change in Washington could hit thousands of UK SME exporters, raising costs, and...
British Chambers of Commerce's David Bharier: UK must take advantage of smarter retail investors. In February, stock markets hit record highs. Then came ‘Liberation Day’, an unprecedented announcement of sweeping new tariffs by US
British Chambers of Commerce's David Bharier: UK must take advantage of smarter retail investors. In February,...
The services sector represents 80% of UK output, but LSE research indicates a 16% drop in services exports to key EU markets affected by Brexit trade barriers.
The services sector represents 80% of UK output, but LSE research indicates a 16% drop in...
The BCC's Stuart Morrison writes more about our recent Insights Unit data on hybrid working - in this article published on the Personnel Today website.
The BCC's Stuart Morrison writes more about our recent Insights Unit data on hybrid working -...
The BCC's David Bharier discusses whether the Trade Strategy can help turn the page for SME exporters - in this article for the Social Market Foundation.
The BCC's David Bharier discusses whether the Trade Strategy can help turn the page for SME...
The BCC Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook shows hiring remained largely static in Q2 as firms dealt with the employer NI hike.
The BCC Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook shows hiring remained largely static in Q2 as...