Initial Casting Announced for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Visiting Woking in Early 2024
20th March 2023
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, sold out UK & Ireland Tour and Amazon studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie announces initial casting for its second UK & Ireland tour which
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Six-week Martyn’s Law consultation launched
28th February 2024
Six-week Martyn’s Law consultation launched New laws to make sure we are better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks to be consulted on This will ensure legislation is proportionate and deliverable for smaller businesses Under the plans, premises will
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BCC reacts to latest UK labour market figures
23rd March 2021
Commenting on the ONS labour market statistics for March 2021, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “While unemployment rose slightly, the continued uptick in the timelier payroll employment data indicates that the UK jobs market is becoming more
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Big band show is a blast for Hospice
29th October 2019
Buoyed up by a message of support from Hollywood superstar Lily James, a fundraising big band night in aid of Princess Alice Hospice raised the roof on Saturday 12 October. The star of Downton Abbey, Baby Driver and Cinderella also
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BCC responds to National Infrastructure Commission’s Rail Needs Assessment
15th December 2020
Commenting on the National Infrastructure Commission’s Rail Needs Assessment, released today, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce Jane Gratton said: “Improving rail capacity, connectivity and journey times between cities in the North and Midlands is essential to
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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 6th September 2022
6th September 2022
Business support urgently needed We would like to congratulate Liz Truss on running a successful campaign to become the UK’s new Prime Minister. She must now take immediate steps to support the economy. The last few months have been difficult for everyone,
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BCC responds to ONS Q1 2020 GDP stats
13th May 2020
Commenting on GDP statistics for Q1 2020, published today (13 May) by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The contraction in UK GDP in the first quarter underscores the negative impact that coronavirus had on the economy,
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#AtHomeWithGSC
23rd April 2020
Surrey’s award-winning theatre company have curated a special online programme of activities to keep audiences entertained and inspired during the coming months. With everyone having to stay at home the Guildford-based theatre company wanted to be able to keep in
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Surrey Chambers of Commerce has been part of the joint creation of a Chambers election manifesto which has been launched today 30th May
30th May 2024
Surrey Chambers of Commerce has been part of the joint creation of a Chambers election manifesto which has been launched today 30th May. Central to the manifesto is a five-point plan for immediate action from any new government from whichever
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DHL delivers for Hospice Santa Fun Run
8th November 2019
Getting set for an extra-early festive delivery at DHL Express, are Santa Fun Runners Matt, Harry, Victoria and Dan – who have signed up for the Princess Alice Hospice Santa Fun Run in December. When not in Santa disguise, the
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Curchod & Co Announced as Surrey’s Most Active Commercial Property Agent
23rd February 2023
Curchod & Co has, once again, been announced as Surrey’s most active commercial property agent. The EG (Estates Gazette) on-demand rankings for 2022 reveals that the commercial property specialist was involved in nearly 400,000 sq ft of commercial property
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New specialist Maths School for Guildford gets Government green light to proceed
21st May 2019
++ 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
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Skillway Helps Charles Russell Speechlys to Handle Going Back to the Office
15th July 2020
15 July 2020 – Skillway, a Godalming-based charity which teaches practical skills to disadvantaged or disengaged young people in the local community, has helped Charles Russell Speechlys to transform its Guildford office into a ‘no touch’ environment in preparation for
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Guildford has the most Green Flags in the South East!
23rd July 2019
Guildford’s parks and green spaces have been awarded a record 10 Green Flags this year – the most in the whole of Surrey and the South East. The flags are awarded to beautifully maintained spaces which have the highest possible environmental
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Active investor appointed as chair of University of Surrey’s S100 Angel Investment Club at pivotal moment in post COVID-19 economic recovery
20th April 2021
Digital software entrepreneur Peter Hornsby will use industry knowledge to attract and support more angel investors and technology businesses seeking investment The University of Surrey’s S100 Club, the only established angel investment network in the SETsquared Partnership, announces the appointment
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BCC: New survey shows potential impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on UK business investment, recruitment intentions
12th September 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce publishes new research demonstrating some of the potential real-world consequences of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on the 31st of October. A survey of over 1,500 companies by the leading business group – covering of
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Southern Region Stakeholder Update: Industrial Action – Thursday 15th and Saturday 17th September
9th September 2022
A message from Southern Region Stakeholder Team regarding industrial action between Thursday 15th and Sunday 17th September Dear Stakeholder, We are writing to update you on industrial action on the railway and its impacts in the Southern region. As you
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Slowdown Hits UK Goods Trade as Impact of Cost Pressures Grows
11th November 2022
Reacting to the ONS Trade data for September 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The effects of higher inflation and reduced consumer spending globally on UK trade are growing clearer as both imports and exports
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Environment Secretary Pledges to Protect Funding for Wildlife in Surrey
13th October 2017
Environment Secretary Michael Gove pulled on his wellies and headed out onto his constituency home turf of Chobham Common National Nature Reserve to hear about the vital work of Surrey Wildlife Trust and its concerns for future funding and development
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