Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford Endorsed as a Leading Law Firm in the South East by Legal 500 2020
9th October 2020
Charles Russell Speechlys has received outstanding endorsements in Legal 500 2020, a comprehensive guide to the best law firms in the UK. The international firm was recognised in 67 categories nationally, with Charles Russell Speechlys’ Guildford-based office being ranked as
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BCC comments on start of formal UK/US trade negotiations
5th May 2020
Commenting on the news that the UK and US are to open formal negotiations on a future free trade agreement,BCC Director General Adam Marshall, said: “While most UK businesses will be focusing on the immediate challenge posed by Coronavirus, strong
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CREST21 Business Awards finalists revealed
7th May 2021
It was the CREST21 Business Awards big reveal this week when judges named the the shortlist of businesses to reach the finalists’ phase of Surrey’s first sustainable business awards. With the awards event taking place on 20 May, the
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Ebb&Flow Yoga reopens with a creative twist
21st July 2020
Farnham business Ebb&Flow Yoga is working with The Maltings on an exciting new collaboration to bring their yoga, Pilates and barre classes to the Great Hall performance space from 29thJuly. The Maltings has been closed to performance goers since March
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Surrey Chambers to lead Local Skills Improvement Plan
2nd September 2022
Surrey Chambers of Commerce is delighted to announce that they will be leading the local skills improvement plan (LSIP) for the EM3 Local Enterprise Partnership area including the whole of Surrey. Working closely with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and other
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More Focus On Trade Needed
20th June 2023
Reacting to Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s speech at today’s Trade Unlocked event, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “If we are to build a stronger, more digital and sustainable trading future then it is crucial we
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BCC welcomes new Brexit support fund for SMEs
11th February 2021
Commenting on the announcement of the fund, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the BCC, said: “This is a welcome first step in dealing with some of the major issues that small businesses trading with the EU are facing. With their finances already under
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Forest Bathing+ immersive nature therapy events return to Newlands Corner
13th July 2020
If you are looking for a way to relax and re-charge those batteries whilst benefiting from the health giving properties of nature and ancient woodland, then you will be pleased to hear that The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) is now
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 27th March
31st March 2023
It has been an exciting time for the Chamber over the last month. Thanks to government funding we have run a number of complimentary courses in Sales, International Sales, Numeracy and International Documentation. More than 150 businesspeople have benefited
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Get ready to vote with the return of the Experience Guildford Customer Service Awards
8th June 2022
Experience Guildford, the town centre’s Business Improvement District, is delighted to announce the return of their Customer Service Awards and the opening of voting lines on 9th June. After a two-year covid imposed break, the awards represent the perfect opportunity
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COOPER PARRY SWOOPS FOR MARKET LEADING MANAGEMENT ADVISORY FIRM – LIBERTY CORPORATE FINANCE
3rd July 2025
Cooper Parry (CP), the UK’s most progressive professional services group, has acquired the leading specialist management adviser: Liberty Corporate Finance (Liberty). This marks the 14th deal in just over 2 years as CP’s unique challenger spirit drives big firm capability,
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Moore Barlow advises Inland Homes on two major deals
21st July 2020
Partners Mark Grant and Richard Hughes lead team on transactions in Hertfordshire and Staines worth £56.1m 21 July 2020 – Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has advised regarding two major transactions announced today by Inland Homes plc, a
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BCC comments on today’s GDP statistics
11th November 2019
Commenting on the GDP statistics for Q3 2019, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While there was welcome confirmation that the UK avoided recession in the third quarter,
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Grant Funding: Deadline Approaching!
13th June 2024
If you would like to be considered for funding from CFSurrey’s main grant programme, please get your Expression of Interest (EOI) to us by 9am on Monday 8th July. What happens next? • All EOI are reviewed against available Funds
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EM3 Secures Funding to Support £3 Million Hub for Apprenticeships and Training in Hampshire and Surrey
27th January 2021
Apprenticeships and skills training opportunities for jobseekers are to be given a welcome boost with the announcement of a new Apprenticeship and Skills Hub for Hampshire and Surrey. Enterprise M3 LEP secured £1.5m in European Social Fund (ESF) monies
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BCC/Totaljobs: Budget must address critical skills shortages to ‘level up’ UK growth
4th February 2020
Over half of UK firms attempted to recruit in the last quarter of 2019, but almost three quarters have struggled to find the right talent, the largest survey of UK employers has found. Labour market remains stable as over half
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BCC responds to latest HMRC furlough statistics
28th January 2021
Commenting on the latest statistics from HMRC on usage of the government’s Job Retention Scheme up until 31 December 2020, BCC Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said: “With the furlough scheme providing a lifeline to millions of employees across the economy,
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A European Game-Changer?
29th May 2020
May 2020 could go down as the month that changed the course of the euro, and ensured the currency’s longer-term stability, with EU leaders inching closer to agreeing a deeper fiscal union as part of the coronavirus recovery package. Since
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C’est magnifique as Amazon Filters reveals top performing distributor
29th July 2022
A French industrial filter specialist has been named Distributor of the Year for 2021/22 by our member, the Camberley-based manufacturing firm Amazon Filters. Eighteen-year-old Sofise, headquartered in the Vénissieux commune of Lyon, achieved the honour for successful sales growth across
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Prime Minister announces new local Covid Alert Levels
13th October 2020
Yesterday (12/10/2020) the Prime Minister set out how the government will further simplify and standardise local rules by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England. He confirmed the levels will be set at medium, high, and very high.
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