East Sussex firefighters pass vote of no confidence in fire service leadership
19th June 2024
Firefighters in East Sussex have unanimously passed a motion of no confidence in the senior leadership team of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, at a meeting of the East Sussex Fire Brigades Union brigade committee. The committee is
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Farnham Soapbox Needs You
1st August 2019
Can you spare an hour or two? The Farnham Soapbox isn’t too far away now (Sunday 18th August) and we are looking for volunteers to help us collect the entry donations on the day. It’s set to be a
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Guildford’s innovators celebrated at awards night
9th December 2019
Guildford’s dynamic innovators were recognised at the Innovation Awards ceremony at the Harbour Hotel last night. The annual awards celebrate inspirational innovation across a broad spectrum of sectors in the borough – building upon the theme of supporting Science, Technology, Engineering
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HMRC Plans Points-Based Penalties for Self Assessment
4th May 2023
The current standard £100 fine for late filing of self assessment tax returns is due to be changed to a points-based system from 2026. HMRC has confirmed that the penalty system will be reformed in a bid to curb
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South East Tech Incorporations Up 10%
9th March 2023
The number of new technology companies incorporated in the South East (excluding London) increased 10% in 2022*, according to analysis of Companies House data by leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK. A total of 4,812 tech businesses
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Cyber Security: It’s the Most Vulnerable Time of the Year
20th December 2023
‘Tis the season to be vigilant. While many businesses and individuals have been getting ready for Christmas parties, swapping Secret Santa presents and preparing for the festive break, cyber criminals are readying themselves for one of their busiest times
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Governments SME Agenda – Supplier Locator Registration Open November 2018
21st November 2018
This period’s registration is now open to SMEs and Suppliers that have an interest in dealing with enquiries relating to fast tracked, lower value Government & Public Sector contracts. These contracts are not advertised (because the value is below the
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BDO Strengthens South East Audit Team with Partner Hire
12th April 2023
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has strengthened its South East team with the appointment of Peter Latham. Peter joins the Audit team as partner and will be based in the firm’s Gatwick office. He brings more than
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Kelly’s Storage – 10 Years Of Fundraising
19th September 2019
10 YEARS OF FUNDRAISING! On Sunday 20th October Kelly’s Storage Charity Events will be holding their 10th annual fundraising run as well as a celebratory 10 mile Sunrise Walk. Kelly’s organise and pay for these events to raise money for
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Ransomware Threats Are Rapidly Advancing With Major Consequences for Businesses
3rd May 2023
A new report revealed that over a 12-month period, ransomware attacks affected 73% of UK organisations. In the last few months, the Guardian newspaper and Royal Mail hit the headlines after both suffering significant ransomware attacks. So, what exactly is ransomware?
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What would Mrs Thatcher think? Rishi Sunak’s first Budget
13th March 2020
Economic commentary This year will be a big one for fiscal statements. Last year’s Budget, originally scheduled for early December, was postponed because of the General Election. This means that there will be two Budgets in 2020, as well as
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SRP 2022 Annual Report
11th January 2023
Surrey Research Park has released their annual review for 2022. This showcases the breadth, depth and success of businesses on the Research Park, and the various benefits of being located here and being part of our wider innovation community.
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Interview with Whiteleaf Ventures Director, Jake Hockley
12th May 2023
Whiteleaf Ventures is an investment company run by Surrey resident Jake Hockley. We caught up with Jake to learn more about his background and current business interests. “Thanks for joining us, how long have you lived in Surrey?”
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Audiences’ Favourite Actress Becomes Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Patron Patricia Hodge OBE Joins Forces with Guildford Theatre
23rd March 2023
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is highly delighted to welcome Patricia Hodge as its newest Patron. Ms Hodge has starred on the Yvonne Arnaud stage many times, most recently in the sell-out production of Private Lives with Nigel Havers in
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Demand Conditions Improve in March as Inflation Retreats
28th April 2023
Key Findings South East firms see strongest rise in sales for almost a year Output expands, but recruitment challenges prevent job creation Slower, albeit sharp, increases in input costs and output charges Economic conditions in the South East continued to
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Surrey Choices Celebrates Achieving GOOD Rating for EmployAbility Service
13th September 2023
Surrey Choices, a leading organisation dedicated to providing exceptional support services for disabled and neurodivergent people, is thrilled to announce that their EmployAbility service has received a “GOOD” rating from the prestigious Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) audit conducted
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Freddie for take-off! Heathrow baggage handlers ‘escape from reality’ in celebration of Freddie Mercury’s birthday.
5th September 2018
British Airways and Heathrow baggage handlers ‘escape from reality’ in celebration of Queen legend Freddie Mercury’s birthday and Twentieth Century Fox’s Bohemian Rhapsody, in cinemas October 24th Mercury worked as a Heathrow baggage handler before he joined Queen in 1970
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Going Green In A Digital World
14th June 2023
Did you know that your carbon footprint goes beyond the places you go and the things you buy? It also follows you online and into a lot of the things you do in the digital world – so your
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Unemployment Up As Business Costs Rise
10th June 2025
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The increase in employment costs for business appears to be starting to bite
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Thousands of pupils to join PJ Day fun for Hospice
4th February 2020
Around 2,500 Surrey schoolchildren are set to join a huge PJ Day fundraiser – in support of the night nurses of Princess Alice Hospice. Five primary schools have so far signed up to wear their pyjamas for a day, as
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