British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
BCC is the national representative body of 53 chambers of commerce across the UK. The chambers represent 50,000 businesses in the UK.
The Chamber of Commerce Network exists to support and connect companies, bringing together firms to build new relationships, share best practice and foster new opportunities.
Areas of work
The BCC provides quarterly economic surveys, forecasts as well as insights into what Business thinks. Regional Chambers of Commerce provide this data gathering as well, which helps to build a picture of the labour market and skills in the UK at a regional and national level.
Contact details
Telephone – 020 7654 5800
Centre for Cities
Centre for Cities is an independent, non-partisan think tank dedicated to understanding and improving the economies of the UK’s largest cities and towns.
Areas of work
Areas of research include:
- Business and enterprise.
- The cost of living.
- Employment and skills.
- Finance and tax.
- Housing and transport.
- Leadership and devolution.
Contact details
Email – [email protected]
Telephone – 020 7803 4300
Creative Industries Clusters Programme
The Creative Industries Clusters Program unites cutting-edge research talent with companies and organisations from the UK’s four nations, marking a pioneering research and development investment.
Areas of work
The programme aims to:
- Drive Innovation: The primary aim is to foster innovation within the creative industries by investing substantially. This facilitates the development of novel ideas, technologies, and approaches that push the boundaries of creativity.
- Enhance Skills: The initiative aims to enhance skills by promoting education, training, and professional development, creating a workforce adaptable to evolving sector demands.
- Global Market Presence: Creating products and experiences with international appeal expands the global market presence of the UK’s creative industries, boosting exports and contributing to economic growth.
- Collaboration and Clustering: Creative clusters encourage synergistic collaborations by bringing professionals, organizations, and institutions together, fostering networking and knowledge sharing.
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Economics Observatory (ECO)
The Economics Observatory (ECO) is a new project that bridges the gap between academic research, government policy and the general public. Their goal is to provide balanced and reliable answers to questions about the economy. The ECO make it their mission to make these answers as accessible and engaging as possible.
Areas of work
The ECO areas of work cover a wide range of topics including Business, Data, Trade and Supply Chains, Nations, Region and Cities to name a few. To see the full list, please visit their website.
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Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is a prominent independent economics research institute in the UK. Its research serves to aid policymakers and ensure transparency and accountability by analysing the effects of policy decisions on individuals, households, and businesses.
Areas of work
IFS’s research agenda is structured around five interconnected themes:
- Inequalities and Living Standards
- Tax and Benefit Reform
- Human Capital and Productivity
- Challenges of an Ageing Population
- Demands on Public Expenditure and Public Services
Contact details
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7291 4800
National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR)
NIESR is dedicated to dissecting the profound economic and social issues influencing lives. Its mission involves crafting enhanced policy responses to these challenges. Through rigorous research and proactive collaboration, NIESR not only comprehends complex dynamics but actively influences decision-making. Bridging academia and action, NIESR translates insights into tangible policy improvements. As a beacon of intellect and change, NIESR embodies the transformative power of research-driven policy to create a more equitable and informed future.
Areas of work
NIESR delves into the interaction between economic and social forces, impacting people’s lives through eight primary research themes:
- Destitution, Exclusion, and Strategies for Well-Being
- Education and Skills
- Labour, Employment and Wages
- Monetary Theory & Policy
- Macro-Economic Dynamics and Policy
- Macro-Economic Modelling and Forecasting
- Climate Change
- Macro-Economics of Climate Change
- Political Economy
- Productivity, Trade, and Regional Economies
Contact details
Email – [email protected]
Telephone – +44 (0)20 7222 7665
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The OECD is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. Their goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all.
Areas of work
The OECD helps countries to improve skills governance and the design of both VET programmes and adult learning systems that are responsive to changing skill needs. It supports policymakers through better evidence on the skills of adults and employer needs as well as through advice on good policy practices.
- Skills and work
- Skills Strategies
- Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)
- Vocational Education and Training
Contact details
Contact form – https://www.oecd.org/contact/#
Tel.: +33 1 45 24 82 00
The Productivity Institute (TPI)
A UK-wide research organisation exploring what productivity means for business, for workers and for communities – how it is measured and how it truly contributes to increased living standards and well-being.
Areas of work
Research themes include:
- Geography and Place
- Human Capital
- Knowledge Capital
- Organisational Capital
- Macroeconomic Trends and Policy
- Productivity Studies
- Institutions and Governance
- Measurement and Methods
- Transitions
Contact details
Email – theproductivityinstitute
Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research and Data (WISERD)
WISERD is recognised as a national and interdisciplinary social science research institute. Designated by the Welsh Government as a national research centre, WISERD employs innovative approaches to conduct research across economics, sociology, geography, and political science.
Areas of work
WISERD conducts research and consultancy across diverse fields:
- Economics
- Sociology
- Geography
- Political Science
- Civil Society
- Data & Methods
- Education
- Health, Wellbeing & Social Care
- Inequalities
- Localities
- Research Networks
- Work and Labour Markets
Contact details
Email – [email protected]
Telephone – +44 (0)2920 879338
