Quarterly Economic Survey reports
QES Q4 2020: Third lockdown set to hit progress made in Quarter 4
Just as the Humber economy was getting back onto its feet, the Government announced another national lockdown
Read moreQES Q3 2020: Humber trade begins to grow again after Covid-19 lockdown
THE Humber economy began to grow again in the third quarter of the year as the region emerged from the national lockdown brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic
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Insourcing” – Innovative new service for recruitment launches in the Humber
Humber HR People are delighted to launch Talent as a Service to clients old and new
Read moreQES Q2 2020: Times Like These pile pressure on our economy as Chamber urges businesses and consumers to ‘buy local’ and support Humber firms
This is the Chamber’s first Quarterly Economic Survey since Covid-19 put the world on pause back in March
Read moreQES Q1 2020: Economy was holding steady prior to virus pandemic
The Humber’s economy in the first quarter of 2020 was generally holding steady in most sectors, but that was before the Coronavirus pandemic put the country into lockdown.
Read moreQES Q4 2019: Humber economy subdued, but shows hints of optimism
Humber economy subdued, but shows hints of optimism
Read moreQES Q3 2019: Most sectors cool as the ‘B’ debate hots up
WITH continuing uncertainty around the “B” word, perhaps it is no surprise that in the third quarter of the year, Humber businesses were concerned about exchange rates, interest rates and inflation, all of which showed marked increases.
QES Q2 2019: Turnover, profits drop as exports do better in Humber
THE Chamber’s economic survey results for the second quarter of 2019 have shown a modest recovery in foreign trade, while the home markets remain subdued and businesses are concerned about raw material costs, competition and tax.
Read moreQuarterly Economic Survey Q2 2019: Turnover, profits drop as exports do better in Humber
The Chamber’s economic survey results for the second quarter of 2019 have shown a modest recovery in foreign trade, while the home markets remain subdued
Read moreQES Q1 2019: Humber slowdown reflecting uncertainty
THE Chamber’s economic survey results for the first quarter of 2019 have revealed a sharp slowdown in the Humber in the first quarter of the year, reflecting the national QES results.
Read moreQuarterly Economic Survey Q4 2018: Humber firms are feeling the economic pressures
The Chamber’s economic survey results for the fourth quarter of 2018 show that business in the Humber is facing a toughening economic environment.
Read moreQuarterly Economic Survey Q3 2018: Humber businesses bucking national trend
The Chamber’s economic survey results for the third quarter of 2018 reveal a slight uplift in the domestic and export sectors, but recruitment difficulties are still an issue for our businesses.
Read moreQuarterly Economic Survey Q2 2018: Humber firms cautiously positive in Quarter 2
THE Chamber’s economic survey results for the second quarter of 2018 reveals a general steadying of nerves in the domestic markets, while the export sector has recovered some its lost ground in the last six months.
Read moreQuarterly Economic Survey Q1 2018: Chamber’s concern over rapidly toughening trading conditions for Humber businesses
A rapidly toughening marketplace for local businesses is the verdict of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Survey for the first quarter of 2018.
Read moreQuarterly Economic Survey Q4 2017: Businesses feeling the post-Budget squeeze
Following the Chancellor’s Budget in November and the first interest rate rise in 10 years which followed shortly after, businesses in the Humber are clearly feeling the pressure of a toughening marketplace, according to the Chamber’s economic survey results for the last quarter of 2017.
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