Chamber News

  • Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions
    19th October 2020

    In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact

  • Elmbridge moves to Tier 2 of Government’s new local COVID alert level
    16th October 2020

    It has been announced that Elmbridge Borough will move into Tier 2 of the Government’s new three-tier system for England, meaning they are now deemed an area of HIGH risk. The change will be implemented from Midnight on Saturday 17th

  • Looking for a Job? We can help
    15th October 2020

    If you’re currently unemployed, facing redundancy or looking to get back into work, we can help. We are offering residents a free skills for employment scheme or online ‘job club’ run by local experts the Stuart Mitchell Group. The sessions

  • Wilkins Kennedy – New name, same personal advice
    13th October 2020

    We wanted to share with you the news that as of 7 September our name changed from Wilkins Kennedy to Azets. Whilst this represents a great step forward for our people and our business, it is very much business as

  • Prime Minister announces new local Covid Alert Levels
    13th October 2020

    Yesterday (12/10/2020) the Prime Minister set out how the government will further simplify and standardise local rules by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England. He confirmed the levels will be set at medium, high, and very high.

  • Surrey Hills Artisan Trail Launches
    12th October 2020

    A self-guided Artisan Trail showcasing the best of Surrey Hills food, drink and craft artisans. Surrey Hills is launching its Artisan Trail on Sunday 18th October at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking to showcase the extraordinary range of local food,

  • An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
    12th October 2020

    Data is showing an increase in COVID-19 case numbers in some areas of Surrey and residents should remain vigilant to slow any spread of the virus. As part of the Local Outbreak Control Plan for Surrey we made a commitment

  • Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford Endorsed as a Leading Law Firm in the South East by Legal 500 2020
    9th October 2020

    Charles Russell Speechlys has received outstanding endorsements in Legal 500 2020, a comprehensive guide to the best law firms in the UK. The international firm was recognised in 67 categories nationally, with Charles Russell Speechlys’ Guildford-based office being ranked as

  • Positivity Amongst Tenants at Surrey Research Park
    8th October 2020

    Over one third of businesses (37%) who responded to a recent Surrey Research Park tenant survey plan to increase headcount by the end of 2020. These businesses represent a range of sectors including healthcare, MedTech, space, IT software development, professional

  • Moore Barlow launches ‘The Surrey Initiative’ seeking family law reform for out-of-court options
    7th October 2020

    Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has launched “The Surrey Initiative” seeking a reform to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) that will substantially encourage awareness and adoption of out-of-court dispute resolution options in both private law children matters and

  • An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
    5th October 2020

    Monday 5th October 2020  Data is showing an increase in COVID-19 case numbers in some areas of Surrey and residents should remain vigilant to slow any spread of the virus. As part of the Local Outbreak Control Plan for Surrey we

  • LeBlanq Appoints Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford for Early Stage Legal Advice
    5th October 2020

    Ambitious start-up business, LeBlanq has appointed Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford for early stage legal advice from inception through to launch and beyond. LeBlanq, founded by Justin Clarke, former Senior Vice President at IMG, provides cycling and dining experiences for

  • Moore Barlow ranked as top tier law firm across the South East
    2nd October 2020

    Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has gained widespread recognition in the latest UK edition of the independent legal directory Legal 500. This is the first time Moore Barlow has featured in the directory since the merger between Moore

  • International Trade : The Way Forward
    29th September 2020

      Today we live in a fast paced and ever evolving world.  Recent history only goes to highlight that the future remains uncertain.  At the end of this year we will leave the European Union and, of course, we hope

  • Video Game Industry Grows and Guildford Games Festival is back
    29th September 2020

    Guildford Games Festival, supported by the UK’s games industry trade body UKIE and age ratings advisory body AskAboutGames and sponsored by us and Enterprise M3 LEP, goes global in 2020 as it returns for a second year on Friday 13

  • BCC responds to Prime Minister’s plan on training and skills
    29th September 2020

    Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcements on post-18 education and training today, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said:   “The government have listened to Chambers and taken an important step toward a more agile adult skills system in

  • Surrey Hills “Field to Fork” Royal Visit
    29th September 2020

    HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO visited Surrey Hills producers and retailers to experience first-hand their ‘field to fork’ collaboration, following the path from ‘Provenance Cuts’ at Coverwood Farm, to Surrey Hills Butchers and Squires Food Hall in Frensham. The

  • An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
    28th September 2020

    Data is showing some rises in COVID-19 case numbers in some areas of Surrey and residents should remain vigilant to slow any spread of the virus.   We are confirming today that we have now seen a small rise in cases in Runnymede

  • Moore Barlow lawyer ranked in global Future Female Leaders list
    28th September 2020

    Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow is proud to announce that Senior Associate, Amandeep Khasriya, has been named as a Future Leader in HERoes Women Role Model List 2020. The HERoes 100 Women Future Female Leader’s list, released by

  • Surrey, Get Ready For The NHS COVID19 App
    23rd September 2020

    We all have our part to play in keeping Surrey safe and businesses in particular have a vital role to play to ensure workplaces are COVID-secure. We wanted to write to you to make sure you were aware of some

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