British Chambers of Commerce sets up business council

‘Pivotal moment’: Shevaun Haviland

One of Britain’s biggest business groups will launch an economic advisory council to develop policies it says will ‘boost the UK’s growth and prosperity.’

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) aims to bring together economists and business leaders for ‘expert advice and feedback’. 

BCC director general Shevaun Haviland said: ‘We’re a year out on a general election and now is a pivotal moment for business. 

‘That is why we have set up an economic advisory council.’

The BCC and other groups are positioning themselves as potential replacements for the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).