Council agrees strategic plan for working towards net zero carbon
30th July 2020
A new high-level action plan has been agreed by the Executive which will help the Council continue to work towards achieving net-zero carbon by 2030. The new framework will allow the Council to develop a series of projects that aim
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UK Global Tariff consultation
18th February 2020
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020 For the first time in almost fifty years the UK is free to set its tariff rates on imported goods. To inform the development of the new UK Global Tariff,
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BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee report
29th May 2019
Commenting on the Migration Advisory Committee’s report, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Expanding the Shortage Occupation List will help businesses access the skills they need when they can’t recruit locally.
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Rapid Community Testing Initiative To Start Rolling Out In Surrey
12th February 2021
Targeted community testing initiative to launch to drive down transmission rates Testing to begin in Surrey to help protect people most at risk, using rapid turnaround tests supplied by NHS Test and Trace The targeted community testing initiative,
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Brooklands Museum announces event calendar for a thrilling 2023
14th December 2022
Brooklands Museum has officially launched its 2023 events programme, which is packed full of key favourites and some brand-new events. Back for 2023 on its rightful day, New Year’s Classic Gathering kicks off the year with a huge-display of
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BCC comments on launch of the Budget process
7th January 2020
Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said: “Businesses will be looking to the Budget to boost confidence and stimulate growth at a time of significant uncertainty for the UK economy. “Firms of all sizes need to see a package of fiscal
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London Gatwick Seeks More Deserving Causes in Surrey
31st May 2023
London Gatwick is looking for more good causes to support in Surrey through round three of the Gatwick Foundation Fund. The fund has £33,000 to donate and is asking for charities and community groups in the county to step
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: More than 70 per cent of firms surveyed have furloughed staff as scheme goes live
22nd April 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the vast majority of businesses surveyed have furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting funds from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme as payday approaches for many. 71 per cent of survey respondents have furloughed staff, up from 66 per cent last week Cash flow remains a significant concern for many
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Volunteering Opportunities at halow Project
16th January 2023
Do you have some time to come to a shop/shopping centre location and help us raise awareness and fundraise for halow? We will be running weekly bucket collections in Guildford and Woking across February. Shift based timings would be
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TechVertu achieves ISO certification from the British Assessment Bureau
23rd September 2019
An IT & Marketing agency with offices in Surrey has just achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 standards, establishing it as one of the leaders in its field. The independent assessments were conducted by
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BCC responds to Bank of England interest rate decision
30th January 2020
Welcoming the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates on hold, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to keep interest rates on hold is the right one given the mixed picture from
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Fully Funded Distance Learning Opportunities Enquiry now!
16th April 2020
We have put together a series of webinars both live and pre-recorded called ‘Wellbeing at Home’, these are FREE sessions and we would be happy to offer these to Chambers members, just sign up using the links below. These sessions
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BCC Responds To Ons Labour Market Figures For August
17th August 2021
Commenting on ONS Labour Market statistics for August 2021 published today, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest figures confirm that the UK jobs market is recovering strongly as the boost to demand from the easing of restrictions helped
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BCC comments on GDP and trade figures
11th January 2019
Commenting on the GDP and trade statistics for November 2018, published by the ONS today, Mike Spicer, Director of Research and Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Despite a small improvement in GDP growth between October and
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Morr & Co’s Private Client Department Goes From Strength to Strength With the Promotion of Natalie Payne into Partnership
14th July 2023
Morr & Co, a leading regional law firm, is delighted to announce the promotion of Natalie Payne to the role of Partner in the Private Client team. Natalie joined Morr & Co in September 2021, after serving as the
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Spelthorne Business Awards Winners
18th November 2022
The hard work and achievements of local businesses was celebrated at the Spelthorne Business Awards held at the Holiday Inn, Shepperton on 17 November. Tracey Carter, Senior Economic Development Officer said, “I would like to thank our sponsors for
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Cheeky calendar hunks raise cash for Hospice
15th January 2020
Sold out almost as soon as it went on sale, a cheeky charity calendar raised loads of laughs – and a few eyebrows – along with £1,400 for Princess Alice Hospice. Featuring the charms of around 25 regulars from
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Hartsfield Manor is re-opening on Monday 13th July
13th July 2020
Hartsfield Manor, a 19th century manor house hotel based in Betchworth is re-opening on Monday 13th July after being closed for over 110 days. The last few months at Hartsfield Manor have not been the summer that we originally planned
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Oakleaf – We Need Your Help!
1st April 2020
As you may know, Oakleaf draws people out of isolation and loneliness. But now, in these unprecedented times, every client is back into the confinement they worked so hard to break free from. We are working around the clock to
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Unlocking The Planning System To Boost Investment
4th October 2023
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the planning system across the UK. The proposals are aimed at creating a more effective and efficient system that boosts business investment. The BCC’s
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