Local results are fed into the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) to formulate the first national economic indicator of the quarter.
Published in advance of official figures and other private surveys, it consistently mirrors trends in official data and, because of this, it is closely watched by key organisations including the Treasury, the Bank of England, the Office of Budget Responsibility and the IMF. The local results are a good source of data for businesses looking to understand the economic climate in Somerset. 
The QES comprises of less than 20 tick box questions covering demand, employment, confidence investment and external factors and takes just a couple of minutes to complete. Any business can complete the survey – you don’t have to be a Chamber member.
The results from the national survey are published each quarter online by the BCC. To view the latest reports, click the links below.
2023
Q1 Summary; Q2 Summary; Q3 Summary
2022
Q1 Summary; Q2 Summary; Q3 Summary; Q4 Summary
2021
Q1 Summary; Q2 Summary; Q3 Summary; Q4 Summary
2020
Q1 Summary; Q2 Summary; Q3 Summary; Q4 Summary
2019
Q1 Summary; Q2 Summary; Q3 Summary; Q4 Summary
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