Government Must Harness Retail Investor Optimism
Tue 22nd July 2025
A major new Retail Investor Sentiment survey, carried out for the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, immediately after the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, shows increased optimism that could be harnessed to grow the UK economy.
Inflation Headache Remains for Firms
Wed 16th July 2025
Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, responds to the latest inflation data published this morning by the Office for National Statistics
Business Still Sceptical On Employment Rights Bill
Tue 15th July 2025
Research by the BCC has found that businesses are worried about the speed with which the Employment Rights Bill is being put through Parliament and have serious concerns about it.
Recruitment Static as Firms Assess NI Impact
Mon 14th July 2025
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) shows hiring remained largely static in Q2 as firms dealt with the employer National Insurance (NI) hike.
UK Trade Stabilises After Tariff Hit
Mon 14th July 2025
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, responds to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC
Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles
Fri 11th July 2025
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:
Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
Thu 10th July 2025
The Trade Confidence Outlook, conducted by the BCC’s award-winning Insights Unit, is a survey of just over 2,000 UK exporters.
South Yorkshire Chambers Highlight Business Growth Ambitions Amid Challenging Conditions
Thu 3rd July 2025
The South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce today released the latest findings from their Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), offering a timely snapshot of business sentiment and economic conditions across the region.
Fragile Outlook Remains After NI Tax Hike
Thu 3rd July 2025
In the largest survey of business sentiment since April’s employer National Insurance rise, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2, shows confidence among firms remains weak.
