BCC responds to Prime Minister’s speech setting out next steps in Coronavirus response
17th July 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech today (17 July), setting out the next steps in England’s Coronavirus response, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: On new guidance for returning to the workplace: “Companies, in discussion with their employees, will decide
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BCC comments on GDP and trade statistics
10th July 2019
Commenting on the latest UK GDP and trade statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Although there was modest rally in GDP growth between April and May,
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BCC and Unum: Employee wellbeing critical to business success as firms face staff absences due to ill health
19th September 2019
Over two-fifths (43%) of businesses have had employees absent from work for more than four weeks due to ill health in the last two years, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce and Unum. The overriding
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World Premiere of Murder in the Dark by Torben Betts Starring Olivier-Nominated Tom Chambers Comes to Guildford This September
19th July 2023
The award-winning Original Theatre has teamed up with Trafalgar Entertainment for the first time to produce a new Torben Betts thriller, Murder in the Dark, directed by Philip Franks and starring Tom Chambers. New Year’s Eve. A car crash
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Finch expands its footprint in the South with the purchase of Headley Group
19th January 2021
Despite the turbulent market, insurance broker Finch has announced its purchase of independent; Headley Group, which includes Chambers member Robinson Buckley. This marks Finch’s 12th acquisition as part of Ethos Broking and its first for 2021. Headley Group was founded in
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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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Surrey Wildlife Trust and Surrey Choices – A New Partnership For Nature
21st July 2023
Surrey Choices, a local organisation dedicated to improving the independence, confidence and life skills of disabled and autistic people, has chosen Surrey Wildlife Trust to be its charity of the year (April 2023-March 2024). This will help raise money
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TAB Board Taster Meetings
1st July 2019
TAB (The Alternative Board) has been operating in the Farnham and Guildford area for the last 5 years and is owned and run by Leslie Woodcock. Leslie brings together business owners from non-competing sectors in a confidential group setting –
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BDO recruiting 60 trainees in 2020
9th January 2020
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO is set to recruit a record number of new trainees in the South East this year. Applications are now open for 60 new roles which will be based across the firm’s two offices in
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University of Surrey links up with local business community to offer a safe “welcome back” to students
18th September 2020
After a difficult and damaging period for Surrey businesses hit hard by the Covid-19 slump in business, the University of Surrey has teamed up with the local business community and Guildford Borough Council to ensure students are welcomed back safely
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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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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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Spelthorne Shortlisted in UK Housing Awards
22nd September 2022
Spelthorne Borough Council has been shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s UK Housing Awards for its innovative approach to tackling homelessness in the Borough. From over 340 entries, Spelthorne is one of ten organisations shortlisted in the ‘Homelessness project
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CREST23 Green Awards has a tip-off to businesses
1st November 2023
Surrey’s only green business awards resounded to a prediction that businesses face a pre-condition to operate based on their social-environmental impacts within the next decade as it celebrated the sustainability achievements of the winning 2023 businesses. The CREST23 Award
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999 crew responds to Hospice appeal
30th January 2020
Firefighters from the country’s busiest fire brigade showed their community spirit this week – by taking part in a PJ Day photoshoot for Princess Alice Hospice. London Fire Brigade’s New Malden Fire Station Green Watch pulled on their night attire
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Unisource – supporting small business growth in Surrey
5th February 2021
Unisource is a free digital hub that connects businesses seeking assistance with tasks with students looking for work experience. Launched in 2020, Unisource continues to build momentum and the company is keen to build relationships with business owners across Surrey.
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Energy Advice
8th February 2023
Online Energy Advice Tool to help you save money Surrey County Council know that energy bills are currently high and people are struggling. We’re expecting a further increase on energy bills from April 2023, so it’s important you know
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New Year Resolutions To Save Tax
19th January 2023
At this time of year, we think about New Year’s resolutions. It is also a good time to start planning your tax affairs before the end of the tax year on 5th April. An obvious tax planning point would be
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BCC comments on GDP figures
10th May 2019
Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While there was a strengthening in UK GDP growth in the first quarter, the headline
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BCC/Totaljobs: Business appetite to recruit strong but recruitment difficulties can’t be ignored
1st August 2019
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Totaljobs, finds that recruitment intentions strengthened in the second quarter of 2019, while difficulties finding suitable staff eased, but remain high by historic standards. 60% of
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