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AI is helping South East firms create new jobs and build the skills needed to stay competitive, according to research from the Lloyds Business Barometer.

National accountancy and advisory firm, MHA, the UK member firm of Baker Tilly International, has moved into Crawley as part of a wider investment in the Gatwick Diamond, creating a platform for growth following its IPO and increasing demand for its services across the South East.

The Quarterly Economic Survey is the UK’s largest and longest running survey of business sentiment. Founded in 1989, and compromising of around 5000 respondents nationally each quarter, it provides insight into how UK businesses are performing each quarter.

It's hard to believe it's already been a year since Createch IT Solutions joined Surrey Chambers of Commerce. When we signed up, we were still finding our feet in the UK market, a small digital agency with big ambitions and not much of a local footprint to speak of.

Two years ago, artificial intelligence was something businesses were curious about. Today, it's becoming something they can't afford to ignore. The question for most SMEs is no longer "Should we use AI?" It's "Where do we start?"

Active Surrey’s Surrey Bike Bank initiative collects unwanted bikes, refurbished them and provides them free of charge to individuals and families most in need within the Surrey community.

15th July 2026 will stand as a historic milestone in UK–India relations, not only for trade, but for the broader strategic partnership between the two nations.

Every business has a story. Maybe you've grown despite challenging conditions. Perhaps you've launched an exciting new product, invested in your people, supported your local community or simply delivered exceptional service to your customers day after day. Whatever your success looks like, now is the time to celebrate it.

Responding to Andy Burnham’s first speech as Prime Minister in Downing Street, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

Responding to Andy Burnham’s first speech as Leader of the Labour Party, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The British Chambers of Commerce would like to congratulate Andy Burnham on his successful election as Leader

Surrey Chambers of Commerce, as the ERB, has officially launched the Surrey Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2026-2029, setting out a new employer-led strategy to address the county's key skills challenges and support long-term economic growth.

It has been a tough few years for UK traders but there is a real buzz among businesses about this deal entering into force. It is a genuinely exciting milestone.