British Chambers of Commerce establishes research insights unit

UK – The British Chambers of Commerce is launching an insights division to offer businesses intelligence on strategic issues impacting the economy.

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The BCC undertakes several business surveys including the Quarterly Economic Survey and the Quarterly Economic Forecast, used by the government, Bank of England and the private sector to inform planing and develop policy.

The new Insights Unit will bring together and build on these various research projects with the aim of helping organisations understand business and consumer views and wider market trends.

It is part of a wider campaign from the BCC, ‘Where Business Belongs’, according to the organisation’s director general Shevaun Haviland.

Haviland said: “Over the last two months, we have set up our expert Economic Advisory Council and developed our Business Council offering as part of the national campaign. The BCC Insights Unit further strengthens the value and power of the BCC for British businesses.  

“We know there is significant demand for top class research from businesses looking to gain invaluable insights into consumer trends and opportunities. With the BCC running some of the largest and most accurate research programmes in the UK, we are perfectly situated to cater to this need.”

David Bharier, head of research at the BCC, said: “The economic turmoil of recent years has shown that strong intelligence rooted in clear evidence has never been more important.

“The Insights Unit brings our research together and builds on this by developing a broader range of polling and analysis services to help organisations get answers to the questions they have.” 

Over 50 accredited chambers make up the British Chambers of Commerce UK network. It also has an international network with around 80 British Chambers of Commerce and business groups globally.

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