Chamber News

  • 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

  • BCC Continues Expansion With New Research Insights Unit  
    3rd July 2023

      As part of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) expanded national offering, it is launching a new Insights Unit to provide businesses with best-in-class intelligence on the big strategic issues impacting the UK economy.     Following on from the

  • More Focus On Trade Needed
    20th June 2023

      Reacting to Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s speech at today’s Trade Unlocked event, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “If we are to build a stronger, more digital and sustainable trading future then it is crucial we

  • Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 19th June 2023
    20th June 2023

      The Surrey Chambers of Commerce AGM took place last week in the beautiful setting of the Merry Harriers in Hambledon. Following the formal business, where President Daniel Morgan gave an overview of a very active year in the life

  • 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

  • Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 5th June 2023
    8th June 2023

      We have now submitted a final version of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) report to the Department for Education to review. A huge thank you to all the businesses that have taken the time to share their feedback

  • Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – June 2023
    30th May 2023

      All things skills At the end of May we submitted our Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) to the Department for Education, having engaged with many different sectors to ensure a robust set of qualitative data. As reported before we

  • Shevaun Haviland: A Critical Time for Business to be Heard
    17th May 2023

      Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is to urge the Government to reconnect with business as firms see no progress on the barriers to growth.   She will speak out at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Global Annual

  • New Chapter for Mackrell Turner Garrett
    12th May 2023

      Partners and staff at Mackrell Turner Garett are delighted to announce the firm’s merger with established south coast legal brand, Dutton Gregory Solicitors. Both full-service law firms were established over 70 years ago and have since proved their commitment

  • BCC Welcomes Fresh Tack On EU Regulation Reform
    11th May 2023

      Reacting to news of planned changes to the Government approach on EU regulation reform, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said:     “Firms will breathe a huge sigh of relief that steps are being taken to

  • Business Would Welcome Removal Of REUL Sunset Clause
    3rd May 2023

      Reacting to reports that the sunset clause might be removed from the Retained EU Law Bill, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Over the past few months, the BCC has consistently put forward a strong

  • Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – May 2023
    2nd May 2023

      The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) has reached a milestone where we have consolidated our key findings into a number of priority themes that will form the basis of the LSIP report, which will be submitted for approval to

  • Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 24th April
    28th April 2023

      As part of our national Chamber network, we have just completed our latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes which reveals, as expected, that businesses are still facing

  • Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: No Sign of Hiring Difficulties Easing 
    26th April 2023

      80% of businesses surveyed (92% of whom are SMEs) attempting to recruit have faced challenges, with hospitality and manufacturing firms still the most likely to report difficulties   Almost six in ten (59%) businesses are actively trying to recruit

  • Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 10th April
    12th April 2023

      We have had a very short pause in activity as everyone focused on a long weekend, but events are stepping up again to provide businesses opportunities to meet up with potential clients and suppliers. The Local Skills Improvement Plan

  • Our Global Annual Conference Will be Returning on Wednesday 17 May 2023.
    6th April 2023

      Our theme for 2023 is Building British Business. The full day conference will be an opportunity for business leaders from across the UK, and the globe, to come together to discuss the opportunities for growth to help local communities thrive.

  • Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 27th March
    31st March 2023

      It has been an exciting time for the Chamber over the last month. Thanks to government funding we have run a number of complimentary courses in Sales, International Sales, Numeracy and International Documentation. More than 150 businesspeople have benefited

  • Surrey Chambers of Commerce Reaction to the Budget: Measures Unlikely to Shift Dial on Business Investment
    17th March 2023

      The Chancellor has acted to address the unfilled jobs which are holding back our economy and it is particularly good to see the help on childcare and for over 50s workers, which will encourage people back into the workforce.

  • BCC IN-DEPTH BUDGET RESPONSE: Measures Unlikely to Shift Dial on Business Investment
    16th March 2023

      Giving her full reaction to today’s spring budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Chancellor has acted to address the unfilled jobs blighting our economy. It is especially good to see the help on childcare and for

  • Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 27th February
    2nd March 2023

      We have been busy working with our Chamber colleagues across the country to come up with a wish list, which we have presented to the government so that they can relieve cost and recruitment pressures on businesses. It follows

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