BCC launches forecasting unit in latest move to challenge CBI

British Chambers of Commerce aiming to replace troubled CBI as leading voice of UK businesses

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has launched an economic forecasting unit in an apparent move to further its campaign to replace the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as the leading voice of businesses in the UK.

The BCC, which is made up of 53 regional chambers of commerce affiliated to a central body, last month announced the launch of a business council as a new national offer" for businesses, as its rival the CBI fights for survival in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct.