Enterprise M3 Annual Report 2019/20 Resilience, Recovery and Renewal
29th July 2020
We are delighted to share our Annual Report 2019/20: Resilience, Recovery and Renewal. This is our first digital annual report which allows you to take a customised journey through the pages that interest you, listening to short videos from our
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CREST21 Business Awards finalists revealed
7th May 2021
It was the CREST21 Business Awards big reveal this week when judges named the the shortlist of businesses to reach the finalists’ phase of Surrey’s first sustainable business awards. With the awards event taking place on 20 May, the
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 22nd August 2022
22nd August 2022
As we head into the busy time of the year, where businesses start to gear themselves up after a relatively relaxing summer, the challenges continue to build. The labour market remains incredibly tight adding to the growing list of concerns
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Weathering the Covid-19 pandemic storm in a mindful way
20th November 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly stretched everyone’s capacity in some way or another. It has been challenging on all fronts, but especially the isolation that has been enforced, to help reduce contagion across regions. This has seen a considerable impact
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Inflation at Target Raises Rate Cut Hopes
19th June 2024
Responding to the latest inflation data published by ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing CPI easing to the Bank of England’s 2% target, is a further sign that the
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61% Increase in Youth Homelessness in Sussex since Covid-19 Lockdown
17th September 2020
Family breakdown is a leading cause of youth homelessness and pressure created by COVID-19 has drastically increased the number of vulnerable young people presenting as homeless in Sussex and Surrey. Since March, YMCA DownsLink Group, who provide supported accommodation and
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – April 7th 2021
7th April 2021
It was good to get a break from screens and work-stations last weekend, whilst starting to ease back into some socialisation. The confirmation that the restrictions will continue to be eased from 12th April is great news for everyone and
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BCC: Business still unable to prepare fully for a no deal Brexit
7th September 2019
New research from the British Chambers of Commerce shows a concerningly high number of UK firms aren’t ready for a no deal Brexit. Business has consistently called on government to avoid a messy and disorderly exit but in light of
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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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BCC and COBCOE combine networks to support UK and European businesses through Brexit and beyond
24th June 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe (COBCOE) announce that they have reached an agreement that will see 24 additional British Chambers across Europe become part of the BCC’s Global Business Network –
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Loan schemes still slow to help many cash-strapped firms – but furlough scheme preventing redundancies
29th April 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the majority of businesses surveyed ahead of changes to the scheme announced on 27 April did not intend to seek financial support through CBILS bank loans and most of those
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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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UK’S First Published Research Paper Into Health Benefits Of Forest Bathing
5th February 2021
A Pragmatic Controlled Trial of Forest Bathing Compared with Compassionate Mind Training in the UK: Impacts on Self-Reported Wellbeing and Heart Rate Variability In 2019 The Forest Bathing Institute in partnership with researchers from the University of Derby, led
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Surrey Choices Celebrates Disabled and Neurodivergent people and Partners at their Celebrating Success Awards 2024
24th May 2024
On Wednesday 15 May 2024 Surrey Choices celebrated disabled and neurodivergent people and partners at their annual Celebrating Success Awards at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking. Family, friends, and colleagues came together to recognise this year’s winners in beautiful surroundings. Celebrating
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – June 2023
30th May 2023
All things skills At the end of May we submitted our Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) to the Department for Education, having engaged with many different sectors to ensure a robust set of qualitative data. As reported before we
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Initial BCC response to Labour Party manifesto
22nd November 2019
Responding to the Labour Party manifesto, Director-General Dr Adam Marshall said: “No government can deliver the prosperity that people and public services depend on, or achieve net-zero, without a true partnership with business. When business thrives, people and communities thrive too. “Millions of businesspeople care deeply about their employees and their communities and they need
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UK Global Tariff consultation
18th February 2020
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020 For the first time in almost fifty years the UK is free to set its tariff rates on imported goods. To inform the development of the new UK Global Tariff,
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BCC: Government must act now to prevent ‘no deal’ by default on 29th March
26th February 2019
Commenting ahead of today’s Cabinet meeting and the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons on the Brexit negotiations, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “At this pivotal moment, the government must
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Fully recyclable, washable and sustainable UK mask brand, 1TcA, launches today
25th August 2020
Founded by three socially and environmentally conscious mothers during the coronavirus pandemic, the game-changing face coverings will help to reduce cross-contamination. 1TcA (One Thought Changes All), a fully recyclable and sustainable UK mask brand and trusted member of the
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Moore Barlow launches
4th May 2020
New Top 100 firm represents regional powerhouse with unique specialisms and significant strength in private client, property and personal injury SOUTHAMPTON and GUILDFORD (1 May 2020): Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has launched today as a combined firm,
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