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Responding to new national restrictions for England to combat a rising number of Coronavirus cases, announced by the Prime Minister today (22 September), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:   “Businesses understand that further restrictions are necessary to tackle the

The owners of The Square Shopping Centre in Camberley (Surrey) are seeking expressions of interest from businesses and retailers who want to experience and test the latest technology delivering the foundation for innovation in the UK’s first fully 5G enabled

After a difficult and damaging period for Surrey businesses hit hard by the Covid-19 slump in business, the University of Surrey has teamed up with the local business community and Guildford Borough Council to ensure students are welcomed back safely

Due to a continued rise in coronavirus cases, Spelthorne Borough has now been placed on the government’s Covid-19 watchlist and is officially an ‘area of concern’.   Data shows a sustained rise in coronavirus case numbers in Spelthorne that is out

The Guildford office of Smith & Williamson, the financial and professional services firm, has announced it has raised over £10,000 for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices since partnering with the local charity in September 2018.   Shooting Star Children’s Hospices supports

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

The NHS Covid-19 app will be launched across England and Wales on Thursday 24 September. Following the launch of the app, customers and visitors in England will be able to check-in on entry with their phone instead of filling out

Mobile app development agency Apps in the Sky today announced the recruitment of Michael Ramalho as their new Marketing Manager. Michael has more than 15 years experience in brand and consumer marketing, most recently overseeing the consumer marketing for the

Commenting on the ONS labour market figures for September 2020, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “Despite the slight rise in the unemployment rate, the furlough scheme continues to limit the pandemic’s full impact on headline job

Surrey Translation Bureau Project Manager Greg Hyne was announced as winner in the ‘Best Newcomer (Corporate Member)’ category at the ITI’s online Summer Awards Party on 4 September. The ITI awards are a highlight in the language industry event calendar,

The Chancellor’s Summer Statement saw the introduction of a number of measures aimed at supercharging the UK ailing economy – and soon all eyes will be on Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Budget. Giving careful consideration to certain areas, before taxes start

67% of South East companies are confident about their resilience over the next 12 months, compared to an average of 51% nationwide, according to a BDO LLP poll released today The majority (70%) of South East business leaders expect the

Results from a BCC poll, conducted in partnership with banking group TSB, reveals that many firms have taken on debt during the pandemic and require flexible repayment solutions to rebuild their revenues and avoid an unsustainable debt crisis. Those who haven’t taken on debt, but may

  As businesses start getting back on their feet, they need to adapt to the new norms. Face-to-face networking, physical interactions with stakeholders and store visits from potential and existing customers have reduced considerably and the digital marketplace has gained

24–27 SEPTEMBER: The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) and Bolton’s Octagon Theatre present a live online adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is Shakespeare’s best loved comedy, featuring four young lovers who find themselves lost

Data is showing some rises in COVID-19 case numbers in 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 to

GBH Law celebrates its tenth anniversary on 1 September 2020 with the launch of a new brand and website. GBH Law started in 2010 when three experienced lawyers, Christine Goodyear, Hamish Cameron Blackie and Denise Herrington left a large regional

Venner Shipley is delighted to announce that its patent attorneys Allie Elend and Anton Hutter have been ranked once again in the latest edition of IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2020. This accolade is based exclusively

Mental health charity Oakleaf Enterprise will be holding a virtual half-day Mental Health Awareness Training in the morning of Tues 22 Sept, through the internationally recognised MHFA programme. Find out more here: https://www.oakleaf-enterprise.org/mhfa-training/. This training covers: What mental health is

  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