University of Surrey Generates £1.3 Billion for the Surrey Economy and 17,500 Jobs
29th March 2023
An independent economic report published today confirms the significant contribution by the University of Surrey to the local economy in 2020/21, despite the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The report reveals that the University of Surrey supported over 17,500
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Surrey’s Finest: Our Top Food & Drink Suppliers From Across the County
7th August 2019
Surrey has recently received a number of plaudits, with many of the county’s towns named amongst the 100 best places to live and top 10 places to raise a family. The county is also a firm favourite with foodies, boasting
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Fast Growing nature data business relocates to Surrey Research Park after securing £6.5m investment to scale-up
19th May 2021
NatureMetrics Ltd will bring high-value jobs to Surrey Business set for rapid growth as world wakes up to the need to reverse the current decline in nature Investment will help grow product range which provides data to businesses about
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Bulk Buying Power! Save Your Business Money
26th September 2022
We all know buying in bulk can save us money so why wouldn’t we use the power of numbers to negotiate the best contract deals? Get access to the best business deals that small and medium sized businesses never normally
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GSC and Octagon To Stage Virtual Dream
7th September 2020
24–27 SEPTEMBER: The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) and Bolton’s Octagon Theatre present a live online adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is Shakespeare’s best loved comedy, featuring four young lovers who find themselves lost
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BCC comments on inflation figures
19th June 2019
Commenting on the inflation statistics for May 2019, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The easing in consumer prices in May is further evidence
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Smith & Williamson gives helping hands to Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
24th July 2019
Six enthusiastic volunteers from the Guildford office of Smith & Williamson had fun gardening at Christopher’s hospice based at Artington, as part of the firm’s support for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. The volunteers got stuck in clearing weeds, preparing a
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New Jenoptik Cameras to Make roads Safer in Lancashire
11th November 2022
Work is getting underway to install five new SPECS average speed camera schemes in Lancashire on roads identified as the county’s most dangerous A-roads. Before the end of the year camera installation will have commenced on the A581 from
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Celebrating 15 years of Beaming
11th July 2019
June 2004: Britney Spears was at the top of the charts – based only on sales of physical singles, Facebook was celebrating its 4 month anniversary, Gmail was in beta mode and available by invitation only with 1GB of
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Trade in Fuels Drives UK Imports and Exports in July
12th September 2022
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: Trade data overview Imports Overall goods imports from the EU decreased by 0.3% (lower car imports from Germany and
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London Gatwick to Enhance Opportunities for Local and Regional Businesses Through New Procurement Initiative
19th October 2023
London Gatwick has partnered with a Crawley-based company mnAi to improve understanding of opportunities within local and regional supply chains New AI tool will highlight local companies and the services they can provide to the airport Stakeholders, including businesses across
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Fountain Centre Guildford staff experience Forest Bathing+ nature therapy
9th July 2021
The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) were delighted to host members of the team from The Fountain Centre in Guildford to a Forest Bathing+ nature therapy session in the beautiful ancient forest at Newlands Corner. Founded in 1998, the Fountain Centre
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Grange Park Opera: Primary Robins Update
9th August 2019
On 12 July, 100 Robins arrived at The Theatre in the Woods. They walked through the Walled Orchard and, though they were mesmerised by the theatre, they were equally wowed by the Lavatorium Rotundum. The rehearsal went well and it
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Stag Print Invests in State-of-the-Art Machine and Predicts Growth
6th February 2023
Surrey-based business, Stag Print, has invested in a state-of-the-art Komori LS29 print machine enabling it to double its production capacity. The press is 11 metres by 5 metres in size and weighs 20 tonnes, making it bigger and better
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BCC comments on No-Deal Readiness Report and temporary tariff regime
9th October 2019
Commenting on the publication of the No-Deal Readiness Report, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It’s good that government has got its shoulder to the wheel, but it’s going to have to push a
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Latest Government Covid Info – 3rd August
3rd August 2020
As per the Prime Minister’s statement this on the afternoon of 31 July, plans to reopen higher risk settings from 1 August will be postponed for at least a fortnight. That means that, until 15 August at the earliest:
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Surrey County Council Grant Programmes
12th March 2024
A3 EV Grant Get up to £10,000 for businesses and charities to upgrade their diesel van to fully electric. To be eligible you need to drive on the A3 by Guildford, around 3 times per week (single journey so return
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 17th November 2022
17th November 2022
Surrey Chambers has signed up to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Business Manifesto, sent to the Prime Minister to get firms through the tough months ahead and prepare them for growth going forward. We hope that this will influence
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Jordan Gray’s Smash Hit Show, Is It A Bird? Tours to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre This September.
26th July 2023
CHANNEL 4 BRITISH COMEDY AWARDS BREAKTHROUGH STAR AWARD (WINNER) NEXT UP’S ‘BIGGEST AWARD IN COMEDY’ (WINNER) THE BRITISH COMEDY GUIDE’S ‘COMEDIAN’S COMEDIAN’ (WINNER) DAVE’S EDINBURGH FESTIVAL COMEDY AWARD (NOMINATED) MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING SHOW (NOMINATED)
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Morr & Co Expands With New Office in Central Guildford
21st September 2022
Morr & Co LLP are pleased to announce the opening of their new Guildford office. The new office has opened in response to an increasing demand from clients based in and around Guildford. This move will allow the team permanently
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