Exports Slump In April As Tariffs Hit
16th June 2025
Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It’s clear there was significant front loading of goods exports to the US before April as firms looked to cushion the
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An Update on Carriage Surfacing Works from Surrey Highways
26th October 2018
Please find below details of our upcoming carriageway surfacing works in Guildford town centre which are all taking place at night, working hours from 20:00-06:00. Sydenham Road – 29 October for 1 night from junction of South Hill to Bright
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US Tariff Relief For Automotives And Jet Engines
17th June 2025
Reacting to news that the US President has signed an Executive Order on the trade deal with the UK, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “News that the trade deal with the US has been agreed on
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Amazon Filters set to boost pharmaceuticals sector reach at Singapore show
3rd July 2025
A Surrey manufacturer is to showcase filter products and solutions for the global pharmaceuticals sector at a major international trade show in Singapore. Team members from Amazon Filters will be at the ISPE Singapore Conference and Exhibition to discuss how
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Mounting Uncertainty Delays Further Rate Cut
20th June 2025
Responding to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Yesterday’s CPI data confirmed that inflation remains stubbornly high, so today’s decision by the Bank of England to
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FINAL CALL: DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR EVERYWOMAN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
18th June 2025
London, 17 June 2025 – The nominations deadline for this year’s everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, in association with BGF, has been extended. Female entrepreneurs now have until midnight on 14th July 2025 to submit their entries for this extraordinary showcase
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Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
16th June 2025
Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “Business has been waiting for Government to show it understands the deep-rooted problems holding back our economy and how they can be solved.
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Kingston Smith Tax team members achieve outstanding CTA exam resultsf
9th February 2017
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
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Guildford Innovation Awards Calls for Entries!
11th October 2018
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
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BCC: Government must act now to prevent ‘no deal’ by default on 29th March
26th February 2019
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
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Infrastructure Strategy Must Become Reality
20th June 2025
Responding to the publication of the Government’s Infrastructure Strategy, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy, said: “A 10-year strategy for infrastructure will give businesses and supply chains much needed clarity and certainty to plan. Crucially it will create
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Fragile Outlook Remains After NI Tax Hike
4th July 2025
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
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Governments SME Agenda – Supplier Locator Registration Open November 2018
21st November 2018
This period’s registration is now open to SMEs and Suppliers that have an interest in dealing with enquiries relating to fast tracked, lower value Government & Public Sector contracts. These contracts are not advertised (because the value is below the
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Be summer-job ready with the HMRC app
3rd July 2025
Young people applying for a job this summer can download the HMRC app for instant access to the tax and salary details they need More than 1.2 million young people aged 25 and under have downloaded the HMRC app to
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BCC Director General Awarded CBE
25th June 2025
Shevaun Haviland, BCC Director General, has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). She was awarded her CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2025 for services to business. Responding to the news of
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BCC responds to extension of furlough scheme
17th April 2020
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (17 April) that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by one month until the end of June, BCC director general Adam Marshall said: “Businesses will be pleased that the Chancellor has responded
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BCC DIRECTOR GENERAL SHEVAUN HAVILAND: NO MORE TAX ON BUSINESS
3rd July 2025
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
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Freddie for take-off! Heathrow baggage handlers ‘escape from reality’ in celebration of Freddie Mercury’s birthday.
5th September 2018
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
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Experience Guildford announces 2018 Customer Service Award winners
10th September 2018
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
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BCC responds to mandatory face coverings in shops and supermarkets
14th July 2020
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
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