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On 24 December 2020, the UK and EU negotiators reached an “agreement in principle” on the text of a new trade and cooperation agreement to govern their relations now that the UK has left the EU. Details about the changes

Local entrepreneur recognised for making a powerful contribution to society, the economy and communities 11th JANUARY 2021: Jarmila Yu from Lightwater in Surrey Heath has been named as one of the UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs by Small Business

The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained weak in the fourth quarter as the second lockdown squeezed activity.   The bellwether survey

Commenting on the support measures for business announced by the Chancellor, BCC Director General, Adam Marshall said:    ‘While this immediate cash flow support for business is welcome, itis not going to be enough to save many firms. We need to see a clear support package

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement of a new, national lockdown in England, and following the implementation of a lockdown in Scotland earlier today, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:    “Businesses will understand why the Prime Minister has felt compelled to act on the spiralling threat

The Guildford Innovation Awards, organised by Guildford Borough Council, Surrey Research Park and The University of Surrey took place in December, celebrating the incredible and innovative achievements of a range of organisations and individuals across the borough of Guildford. The

“Christmas was already cancelled for many businesses, but even more will now suffer as a result of this last-minute decision. “While Government must act on public health concerns, it must also address the economic consequences of its actions. Will there

Commenting on the revised tiered Coronavirus restrictions that will come into effect on 19 December, BCC Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said:        “More areas entering, or remaining in, Tier 3 means more disappointment for our business communities, who are already suffering from reduced demand and cashflow.     “The vaccine programme is

A Heathrow Spokesperson said: “This is the right result for the country, which will allow Global Britain to become a reality.  Only by expanding the UK’s hub airport can we connect all of Britain to all of the growing markets of

Our plans to revive Guildford town centre and restore it as the flourishing and vibrant jewel in the borough’s crown continued earlier this week with a public exhibition introducing our vision for North Street and a new bus station. Over

Commenting, Louise Brittain, Restructuring and Insolvency Partner at Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy and business advisors to SMEs, said:   “The insolvency numbers this month show that debt is beginning to catch up with people. The numbers also indicate

Celebrate the very best of Guildford’s business community at the 2020 Guildford Innovation Awards.  The virtual ceremony takes place this Thursday, 17 December.  Flying the flag for Guildford’s many cutting edge and innovative companies, social enterprises, charities and individuals, the

Commenting on the National Infrastructure Commission’s Rail Needs Assessment, released today, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce Jane Gratton said:     “Improving rail capacity, connectivity and journey times between cities in the North and Midlands is essential to

Extending winding up petitions again could unintentionally push many viable SME businesses into insolvency   Commenting, Fraser Campbell, UK Head of Accounts & Business Advisory Services at Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy and business advisor to SMEs, said:  

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

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

Commenting on the ONS labour market statistics for November, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:   “The rise in the unemployment rate and redundancies is further evidence that the damage being done to the UK jobs market

Commenting on the announcement of additional support for the self-employed for the month of November, as additional restrictions in England are set to come into force, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:   “Additional support for the self-employed will provide

Giving an initial response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a month-long national lockdown in England, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:   “There’s no getting around the fact that these new restrictions will be a devastating blow to business communities

A CHRISTMAS CAROL By Charles Dickens Adapted by Naylah Ahmed Directed by Natasha Rickman 17-27 DECEMBER 2020 PENELOPE KEITH and BRIAN BLESSED to feature in a new online adaptation of Dickens’ classic Christmas story adapted by NAYLAH AHMED, in co-production