Insights

Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease.
Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a...
In the largest survey of business sentiment since April’s employer National Insurance rise, the BCC QES for Q2, shows confidence among firms remains weak.
In the largest survey of business sentiment since April’s employer National Insurance rise, the BCC QES...

With the UK government poised to unveil its Comprehensive Spending Review tomorrow and a refreshed Industrial Strategy later this month, the economy stands at a critical juncture. It’s easy to overlook, but the UK

With the UK government poised to unveil its Comprehensive Spending Review tomorrow and a refreshed Industrial...

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has increased growth predictions for 2025, but the UK economy will remain sluggish.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has increased growth predictions for 2025,...
Only a fifth (20%) of procurement spend from the wider public sector, including central government, went to SMEs in 2024
Only a fifth (20%) of procurement spend from the wider public sector, including central government, went...
Fresh research by the BCC shows the percentage of SME exporters reporting increased exports remained depressed ahead of the introduction of US tariffs.
Fresh research by the BCC shows the percentage of SME exporters reporting increased exports remained depressed...
Our latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook reveals only a fifth (20%) of firms increased their workforce over the last three months.
Our latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook reveals only a fifth (20%) of firms increased their workforce over...
The BCC Quarterly Economic Forecast has revised down growth expectations for 2025, as firms deal with a raft of rising cost pressures.
The BCC Quarterly Economic Forecast has revised down growth expectations for 2025, as firms deal with...
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...