Local company investment to benefit the Borough’s digital infrastructure
6th September 2018
Funding for a community project to provide full ‘fibre to the premises’ (FTTP) broadband to connect Guildford’s rural communities was agreed by the Executive on Tuesday 28 August. An investment of £10,000 will go to ‘Broadband for Surrey Hills Limited’
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Announces Mill Studio Summer 2022 Season
29th April 2022
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is delighted to announce its upcoming summer 2022 Mill Studio season. The summer programme features a diverse mix of established and emerging artists and is full to the brim with exciting new work from across the
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – May 6th 2021
6th May 2021
Whilst things have been going in the right direction for us in the UK, with regard to Covid, this has not been the case in India. We have been putting out the message that our colleagues in the UK India
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Governance arrangements are fit for purpose, say 69% of family businesses
2nd February 2021
Family businesses believe their governance arrangements are entirely or broadly fit for purpose, according to 69% of respondents to a new survey published by Smith & Williamson, with an office in Guildford. Smith & Williamson’s latest Family Business Survey,
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GBH Law Advises Menzies LLP on Merger with Wags LLP
20th July 2023
GBH Law, a leading corporate law firm, is delighted to announce its advisory role in the recent merger of the business and assets of Wags LLP with Menzies LLP. This strategic merger marks a significant milestone in the growth
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Vision Engineering calibration lab attains ISO 17025:2017 accreditation
13th May 2020
LONDON, 12.05.20: Vision Engineering, a 61 year old British leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality visual measurement and inspection technologies, has attained ISO 17025:2017 accreditation from UKAS and is now a UKAS accredited calibration laboratory No. 7706. The award of
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Net Zero Change Pivotal to UK Plc’s Competitiveness
14th June 2023
Business says a partnership with Government is vital to meet the UK’s commitment to be Net Zero by 2050. The proposal is a centrepiece of a new report from business leaders which recommends how we successfully transition to a
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BCC responds to Shadow Chancellor’s speech
23rd September 2019
Responding to the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Labour and business share key goals, but often differ on how to achieve them. “At
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Speak Performance: Polaris, a new engaging online programme
2nd February 2021
SPEAK PERFORMANCE: POLARIS – a 12 week ‘at your pace’ programme to transform your online presentation skills, creating confidence, becoming compelling and convincing when you are live or recording – is now live. YOU ARE SPEAKING, PRESENTING AND DELIVERING FOR
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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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Test and Trace & Local Outbreak Control Plan
29th July 2020
Keep Surrey Safe Communications Toolkit for businesses 27 July 2020 Dear Business Owners and Managers, Surrey County Council has launched a phased communication campaign entitled ‘Keep Surrey Safe’ to raise awareness that everyone who has symptoms of Coronavirus can now
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WHO IS GEF? UK exports could surge if SME export finance guarantee scheme promoted more effectively
7th June 2024
SME BOOST: Exports could grow if more companies were aware of ‘GEF’ – the General Export Facility, says Mark Barrie, funding and strategic partnership director with Azets SME exports could grow if more companies were aware of and using ‘GEF’
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 17th October 2022
20th October 2022
Great new President for the British Chambers of Commerce We are delighted that entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). As President, Baroness Lane-Fox will
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Drivetech launches driver training course to boost minibus safety
29th April 2024
Drivetech, part of The AA, is on a mission to improve safety while traveling by minibus with the launch of its latest dedicated driver training course. Minibus Safe Drive has been specifically designed to support minibus drivers with the unique
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BCC responds to Sunak announcement on extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
12th May 2020
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (12 May) that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended to October, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “The extension of the Job Retention Scheme will come as a huge help and a
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COOPER PARRY SWOOPS FOR MARKET LEADING MANAGEMENT ADVISORY FIRM – LIBERTY CORPORATE FINANCE
3rd July 2025
Cooper Parry (CP), the UK’s most progressive professional services group, has acquired the leading specialist management adviser: Liberty Corporate Finance (Liberty). This marks the 14th deal in just over 2 years as CP’s unique challenger spirit drives big firm capability,
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BCC comments on GDP and trade
9th September 2019
Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Although there was a rise in GDP between June and July, the zero-growth recorded on
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A European Game-Changer?
29th May 2020
May 2020 could go down as the month that changed the course of the euro, and ensured the currency’s longer-term stability, with EU leaders inching closer to agreeing a deeper fiscal union as part of the coronavirus recovery package. Since
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Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Reveals Busiest Year In 2021
23rd December 2021
Take part in Run 31 in January to raise vital funds for the life-saving charity Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) saw unprecedented demand for its life-saving service in 2021, with call outs already over 2,900 incidents, 1,860 by
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Benefits of filing your Self Assessment tax return early
3rd July 2025
Filing your Self Assessment tax return might not be the first thing on your to-do list, but tackling it early can offer some advantages. By staying ahead of the deadline, you can save time, stress, and even potentially money. Here,
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