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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

Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement of further support for businesses and jobs as Coronavirus restrictions increase, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:   “This is a very significant improvement in the support available to businesses struggling with the impact of

Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has gained widespread recognition in Chambers & Partner UK 2021 rankings, one of the UK’s leading guides to the country’s top lawyers and law firms. This is the first time Moore Barlow has featured in

Commenting on the launch of the government’s ‘time is running out’ campaign, urging businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:   “Facing the triple threat of a resurgent Coronavirus, tightening restrictions

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

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

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

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

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.