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The latest QES shows UK businesses still operating in a fragile, low-confidence environment after a decade of repeated economic shocks. With new risks emerging from the conflict in Iran, the survey suggests firms may
The latest QES shows UK businesses still operating in a fragile, low-confidence environment after a decade...
Nearly three quarters of firms (71%) say they experienced hiring difficulties in Q1 of 2026, according to the latest BCC data.
Nearly three quarters of firms (71%) say they experienced hiring difficulties in Q1 of 2026, according...
Confidence among firms remained fragile at the start of 2026, despite some small shoots of recovery.
Confidence among firms remained fragile at the start of 2026, despite some small shoots of recovery....
A major new BCC study shows that AI adoption has accelerated compared to previous years. So, the key question is - could AI replace junior staff and if so, what would this mean for
A major new BCC study shows that AI adoption has accelerated compared to previous years. So,...
Our economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment.
Our economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis,...
Jun Du, professor at Aston University and member of the BCC's Economic Advisory Council (EAC), explores what the UK-China relationship should deliver next
Jun Du, professor at Aston University and member of the BCC's Economic Advisory Council (EAC), explores...
Caterina Batog, Research & Economics Analyst at BCC, explores in a piece for LBC why interest rates may not come down anytime soon and what UK businesses are telling us
Caterina Batog, Research & Economics Analyst at BCC, explores in a piece for LBC why interest...
David Bharier, Head of Research at BCC, explains what businesses needs from a UK China Strategy to City AM
David Bharier, Head of Research at BCC, explains what businesses needs from a UK China Strategy...
Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at BCC explains the ONS inflation figure to LBC
Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at BCC explains the ONS inflation figure to LBC...
David Bharier, Head of Research, explores the BCC new polling on the initial reaction to the Greenland tariff threat
David Bharier, Head of Research, explores the BCC new polling on the initial reaction to the...

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