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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Tilney Smith & Williamson expands in Surrey with the acquisition of HFS Milbourne
5th March 2021
Tilney Smith & Williamson is pleased to announce that it has acquired HFS Milbourne, one of the leading financial and investment advisory firms in Surrey. HFS Milbourne is based in Guildford and supports clients with c£450 million of assets under
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BCC comments on Prime Minister’s immigration announcement
9th August 2019
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement on immigration proposals, Dr Adam Marshall of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This is a positive signal on immigration, as business needs the new government to demonstrate openness to the world. “It should
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BCC study shows major gaps in official Brexit guidance for businesses in the event of ‘no deal’
20th September 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce today publishes an evaluation of official UK Government guidance to businesses on critical operational issues in the event of an unwanted ‘no deal’ exit on 31st October. The leading business group has found that, at the
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Trafalgar Structures Celebrates Success at Surrey SME Awards After Winning Business Innovation Award
9th March 2023
Surrey-based Trafalgar Structures is delighted to have won the Business Innovation award at the SME Surrey Business Awards. Sponsored by I Need a PA, the awards are designed to celebrate the industrious, hardworking and enterprising SMEs in Surrey. Winners
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Quarterly Economic Survey
4th June 2019
In association with the British Chambers of Commerce and the wider accredited Chamber network, once a quarter we run Britain’s most influential private business survey – the Quarterly Economic Survey. As Britain’s biggest and longest-running private business survey, it’s a
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Professor Brian Cox Leads Action-Packed Brooklands Innovation Academy 2023
5th October 2023
400 students participated in hands-on and exciting STEM event (03/10/23) Brooklands Innovation Academy (BIA) 2023 led by Professor Brian Cox at Brooklands Museum. HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh was in attendance. The event celebrated diversity and draws from Brooklands’
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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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Reigate Manor hosts another successful quiz night raising a further £1500 for The Giant Pledge!
13th February 2020
On Friday 7th February, Reigate Manor hosted a fantastic quiz night to raise funds for The Giant Pledge. The Giant Pledge was set up by local Redhill family Vicky and James (Woody) Woodall after they had the devastating news that
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BCC responds to ONS GDP figures for October
10th December 2020
Commenting on GDP figures for October 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The sharp slowdown in economic output in October reflected the squeeze on activity from the re-introduction of tighter coronavirus restrictions, including the tier system in England. Firms in hospitality, who are most acutely exposed to
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Farnborough Airport Becomes The UK’S First Business Aviation Airport To Achieve The Highest Level Of Carbon Accreditation
26th July 2023
Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, and the home of British aviation, has today announced that it has been awarded Level 4+, the highest level of carbon accreditation, by the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) scheme. ACA is the
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Policing on hand to help businesses in the fight against cybercrime
5th June 2024
In the dynamic world of digital business, the threat of cyber crime looms large, regardless of the size of your organisation. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) often find themselves particularly vulnerable targets for online criminals. As a serving Police Officer,
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BCC Response to PM’s Statement
14th October 2022
Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement this afternoon, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Prime Minister was right to take some action now. We have been calling for the Government to urgently address market volatility, return stability
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – March 10th 2021
10th March 2021
Last week we received the Chancellor’s Budget providing businesses with more clarity for the year ahead. We were looking and lobbying for an extended furlough scheme, no immediate tax increases and some encouragement for businesses to invest. These three things were all addressed,
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Cuppa For Your Crew and 100 Miles in July – Help Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Raise Vital Funds This Summer
26th June 2023
This summer, Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is introducing two new fundraisers, Cuppa for Your Crew and 100 Miles in July. These events have been launched to help raise vital funds, giving people more choice in how,
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Brooklands Museum awarded Trip Advisor accolade for 10th consecutive year
21st July 2022
Brooklands Museum, Weybridge Surrey, has been awarded a ‘Travellers’ Choice’ Certificate of Excellence for the tenth year in a row. The award recognises attractions from around the globe that consistently earn great reviews from travellers throughout the year. Brooklands
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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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Guildford crowns the town’s Best Bar None winners
10th June 2019
(Mick McDonnell – National Coordinator, Best Bar None, the team at Popworld (overall BBN winners) & Peter Lambert – Town Safety and Venue Liaison Manager, Experience Guildford) Guildford’s pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants celebrated at the Electric Theatre on
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BCC comments on inflation statistics
18th July 2019
Commenting on the inflation statistics for June 2019, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Inflation held steady in June, as the upward pressures from clothing
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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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