The Quarter 2, 2014 Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) reported that manufacturing and service sector figures had continued their growth with sales and export statistics showing an upward trend.
Caroline Williams CEO of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce said: “Business confidence in Norfolk and across the East of England continued to grow. The vitality of the Norwich retail sector continued; with John Lewis holding 2nd place in the UK John Lewis store rankings for sales. Unemployment figures across the Eastern region fell with, Great Yarmouth reporting JSA claimants at their lowest levels since 2005.”
The British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is used by the Bank of England and the Chancellor to plan the future of the UK economy.
Fieldwork for the QES has already started! Your feedback is very important and the survey takes less than 3 minutes to complete, so please take the time to complete it. Your input and opinion will help ensure that Norfolk has a voice.
The completion deadline is: Monday 15th September 2014
