Redhill accountancy firm, Kingston Smith, is delighted to announce that two members of its Tax team, Tom Acland and Michelle Denny, have achieved outstanding results in the Chartered Tax
Filing your Self Assessment tax return might not be the first thing on your to-do list, but tackling it early can offer some advantages. By staying ahead of the deadline, you can save time, stress, and even potentially money. Here,
READ MORE
Plans and policies to change travel behaviour in the borough were constructively challenged at a meeting of the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee last night. ‘Modal shift’, the move away from use of private cars to other more environmentally-friendly forms of
READ MORE
Town centre businesses, local dignitaries and representatives of Guildford enjoyed a celebratory evening at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Monday 3 September as Experience Guildford crowned the town’s customer service stars. Now in its sixth year, the Experience Guildford Customer
READ MORE
If the Government is serious about growth, then it cannot tax business any further, Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is set to warn. At the BCC’s Global Annual Conference 2025, she will unveil new research showing the impact
READ MORE
Commenting on the government’s announcement that wearing a face covering will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July, BCC Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said: “Businesses need clarity on the approach to the wearing of face coverings
READ MORE
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,
READ MORE
We continue our work with M&G Real Estate to redevelop the North Street site and provide much-needed homes, along with appropriate retail and leisure opportunities. Cllr Geoff Davis, Special Advisor to the Leader of the Council, says: “As the special
READ MORE
++ SuMS to encourage more girls into STEM ++ ++ University of Surrey and GEP Academies join forces to find the next generation of mathematicians ++ University of Surrey and Guildford Education Partnership (GEP Academies), the Multi Academy Trust behind
READ MORE
Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress
READ MORE
Is your business complying amid heightened HMRC scrutiny? Thousands of businesses in Surrrey could potentially face financial penalties for underpaying staff on wages. The latest list published by the government includes 518 businesses in the UK which hadn’t correctly paid
READ MORE
Commenting on the latest update to existing trade agreements if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The lack of progress revealed today is an incredibly disappointing, though
READ MORE
Responding to the publication of the Industrial Strategy, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s Industrial Strategy is an important milestone towards creating a competitive economy that is fit for the future, with thriving
READ MORE
British Airways and Heathrow baggage handlers ‘escape from reality’ in celebration of Queen legend Freddie Mercury’s birthday and Twentieth Century Fox’s Bohemian Rhapsody, in cinemas October 24th Mercury worked as a Heathrow baggage handler before he joined Queen in 1970
READ MORE
Business confidence remains weak following the employer NI rise, with just under half of firms (49%) expecting turnover to increase in the next 12 months The proportion of businesses expecting to put up prices over the next three months eases
READ MORE
Funding for a community project to provide full ‘fibre to the premises’ (FTTP) broadband to connect Guildford’s rural communities was agreed by the Executive on Tuesday 28 August. An investment of £10,000 will go to ‘Broadband for Surrey Hills Limited’
READ MORECurchod & Co has been announced as the “Most Active Commercial Property Agent in Surrey 2019” by national property magazine, Estates Gazette. As part of its annual competition, the national trade publication looks at the volume of property transactions recorded
READ MORE
Results from the third BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of businesses responding to the survey have now furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting funds from the government’s Job Retention Scheme to enable them to pay staff. 66% of survey respondents have furloughed staff in anticipation of scheme going live More
READ MORE
Large businesses in Surrey are increasingly exposed to cyberattacks, with fresh data showing a clear link between company size and breach frequency – but experts are warning that smaller firms may be dangerously underestimating the threat. According to the latest
READ MORE
Commenting ahead of today’s Cabinet meeting and the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons on the Brexit negotiations, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “At this pivotal moment, the government must
READ MORE
The Guildford Innovation Awards are now on the horizon, with the ceremony to be held at Guildhall on the 3rd December. This year, Guildford Borough Council want to really promote innovation throughout the borough and maximise submissions to the awards
READ MORE
Surrey Chambers of Commerce, Block E, Dukes Court, Duke Street, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5BH
Surrey Chambers of Commerce is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 3027072 & VAT registration number 644468124.
