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  • What is the QES?

    The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the UK’s largest independent business survey, and it’s your chance to have a real impact. Run by the British Chambers of Commerce and locally by the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, the QES gives businesses like yours a voice that’s heard at the highest levels of government.

    Why Should You Take Part?

    When you fill out the QES, you’re contributing to data that really matters:

    • Bank of England: Uses the QES to help decide interest rates.
    • HM Treasury & Office for Budget Responsibility: Rely on it to forecast the UK’s economic performance.
    • European Commission: Looks at the QES when making policy recommendations for the UK and Europe.

    Why the QES is Important?

    The QES is the first economic snapshot each quarter, often predicting trends even before official data comes out. That’s why it’s closely watched by policymakers like the Treasury, the Bank of England, and the Office of Budget Responsibility. Your input helps shape decisions that affect everyone.

    Who Takes Part?

    Businesses from all over the UK, large and small, contribute to the QES through their local Chambers of Commerce. Whether you’re a small business or a large company, your voice matters. The QES is one of the most representative business surveys in the UK, reflecting the concerns and confidence of businesses across the board.

    Why Your Voice Matters

    Because the QES captures the experiences and concerns of a wide range of businesses, the results are a valuable resource for everyone. They help organizations adapt their strategies based on what’s happening in the real world of business.

    How It Helps

    By participating, you’re helping to provide reliable data that not only reflects the current economic climate but also helps anticipate what’s coming next. The insights gathered from businesses like yours are crucial for shaping our economic future.

    Join Us

    You can make a difference by taking a few minutes to complete the QES for Q3 2024. Your feedback doesn’t just sit on a shelf—it influences government policies and the broader economic recovery. 

    So click here and be part of something bigger!

  • The Quarterly Economic Survey     British Chambers of Commerce

    Each quarter, we encourage our members to participate in British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey, one of Britain’s most influential private business surveys.

    Each survey helps us establish and identify the needs and concerns of our members as well as provide invaluable intelligence for national attention at the highest level. Being a Chamber member means you’re part of something bigger and gives you the opportunity via your feedback to shape our economic future. 

  • QES Survey Results Archive 

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