Collection

English business survey

This series brings together all documents relating to English business survey.

Notice of cessation

After reviewing the English business survey (EBS), BIS has decided to cease the collection of data and publication of statistics from the EBS. The last publication will take place on 30 April 2014. For more information on the decision and a brief list of some of the alternative sources of information provided by the English Business Survey, see the cessation notice below.

Background

The English business survey (EBS) provides ministers and government officials with information about the current economic and business conditions across England. By providing timely and robust information on a regular and geographically detailed basis, the survey enhances officials’ understanding of how businesses are being affected throughout England and improve policy making by making it more responsive to changes in economic circumstances.

The EBS interviews 3,000 workplaces each month and provides timely intelligence on business conditions. The survey provides an assessment of past, current and future conditions.

EBS guidance

Data

Interactive map

The English Business Survey interactive map allows the user to examine quarterly statistics on the select variables of output, stock and employment for NUTS2 areas. The tool allows the user to compare NUTS2 areas between themselves and to England, across the entire time series.

Documents

Published 7 October 2013
Last updated 30 April 2014 + show all updates
  1. English business survey for February 2014 added.

  2. English Business Survey (EBS) for January 2014 and Quarter 4 added.

  3. English Business Survey for December 2013 added.

  4. English Business Survey for November 2013 added.

  5. Notification of BIS' decision to cease the collection of data and publication of statistics from the English business survey.

  6. English Business Survey for October 2013 and English Business Survey Quarter 3 2013 added to collection.

  7. English business survey: exploratory analysis added.

  8. English business survey statistical release for September 2013 added to collection

  9. Updated with publication of English business survey for August 2013

  10. First published.