1. Survey information

These questions are for Wave 115 of the fortnightly Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) dispatched on 19 August 2024.

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2. Trading Status of Your Business

Which of the following statements best describes your business's trading status?               

  • Currently fully trading           
  • Currently partially trading    
  • Paused trading but intends to restart in the next two weeks 
  • Paused trading and does not intend to restart in the next two weeks
  • Permanently ceased trading
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4. Business operations

Was your business affected by industrial action in July 2024?

  • Yes, the business was affected
  • No, the business was not affected
  • Not sure
  • Not applicable
  • Prefer not to say

How was your business affected by industrial action in July 2024?

  • Business was unable to obtain necessary goods
  • Business was unable to obtain necessary services
  • Business was unable to operate fully
  • Part or all of the workforce were directly involved in industrial action
  • Workforce had to change their working location
  • Workforce were unable to perform their roles
  • Other
  • Not sure              

How much confidence does your business have that it will meet its current debt obligations?

  • High confidence
  • Moderate confidence
  • Low confidence
  • No confidence
  • Not sure
  • Business does not have any debt obligations
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5. Comments

Please tell us anything else about your business's current situation relating to topics covered in this survey

  • Comments
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Contact details for this Article

Business Insights and Conditions Survey team (BICS)
bics@ons.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 1633 456417