BCC responds to UK Finance’s update on Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme applications
30th April 2020
Commenting on UK Finance’s latest figures (30 April) on the number of firms successfully accessing CBILS, the BCC’s Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “While the number of firms accessing CBILS is on an encouraging upward curve, a concerningly high
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Spelthorne Business Plan Competition – Winners Announced
16th August 2022
The eighth annual Spelthorne Business Plan Competition final has been held at BP’s headquarters in Sunbury-on-Thames. Six finalists pitched in a Dragons’ Den style final for a chance to win £3,500 and a year’s package of business support to help
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q4 2020: Business conditions remain weak and show no signs of improvement for vast majority of firms
6th January 2021
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained weak in the fourth quarter as the second lockdown squeezed activity. The bellwether survey
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Telemarketing Company Poised to Bounce Back thanks to HSBC Funding
29th April 2020
The team at Don’t Just Sit There, Sell Something Guildford-based telemarketing company ‘Don’t Just Sit There, Sell Something’, has received an overdraft extension and capital repayment holiday from HSBC UK, enabling its staff
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South East Manufacturing Bounces Back as Clouds Lighten – Make UK/BDO survey
21st March 2023
Recession fears ease though significant growth remains elusive South East manufacturers are seeing a rebound in activity in the first quarter of the year as the domestic and global markets have improved, easing fears of a significant recession for
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Businesses need to respond quickly if they are to survive and get ahead in the evolving COVID-19 landscape.
23rd July 2020
Businesses will struggle to survive if they are not flexible enough to adapt to continual change in the COVID-19 landscape we are now living in, according to restructuring and recovery specialist Kevin Parish in Smith & Williamson’s South Coast office.
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Record Number of Partners from Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford Endorsed in Legal 500 2019
15th October 2019
Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford has received outstanding endorsements in Legal 500 2019, a comprehensive guide to the best law firms in the UK. The Guildford-based firm was recognised in 13 categories for law firms in the South East including
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Town Centre transformation – latest update on North Street
14th January 2019
We continue our work with M&G Real Estate to redevelop the North Street site and provide much-needed homes, along with appropriate retail and leisure opportunities. Cllr Geoff Davis, Special Advisor to the Leader of the Council, says: “As the special
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Beard’s Ollie Chun joins the board of education charity SATRO
4th February 2021
A construction professional from one of the region’s leading family-run firms, has been appointed to the board of innovative education charity SATRO. Ollie Chun, the pre-construction manager at Beard in Guildford, has joined the Surrey-based charity’s board, bringing his experience
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University of Surrey appoints Kerry Matthews as new Chief Student Officer
28th June 2022
Following an extensive search process, the University of Surrey has appointed Kerry Matthews as its new Chief Student Officer, with responsibility for the delivery of the services and support necessary to provide an outstanding student experience, from enrolment to graduation.
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Vision Engineering wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2020 for Lynx EVO ergonomic stereo microscope
23rd April 2020
LONDON, 21.04.20: Vision Engineering, a 61 year old British leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality visual inspection and measurement technologies, has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2020 in the Innovation category, for its high tech ergonomic optical inspection
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Don’t Worry About Inflation (Yet)
23rd April 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic shows signs of having reached its peak, at least for this infection wave, attention is beginning to turn to what comes next for the global economy; which is undoubtedly now in its first recession in over
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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
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2019: Economic conditions weaken as manufacturing slump continues
4th October 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey – now in its thirtieth year as the largest UK private sector survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that UK economic conditions weakened in the third quarter amid
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GDP Figures Underline Need For Bold Autumn Statement
16th November 2023
Responding to the latest GDP data from the ONS, Alex Veitch Director of Policy and Insights at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s preliminary estimate, showing GDP failed to grow in Q3, provides further evidence of the
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Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE elected BCC President
5th March 2020
Business leader Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE has today (Thursday 5th March) been elected President of the British Chambers of Commerce. Baroness McGregor-Smith was elected by representatives of the accredited Chamber Network ahead of the BCC’s Annual Conference in London today. She
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London Gatwick Airport Welcomes Further Four New Norse Atlantic Long-Haul Routes to Key Hubs on East and West Coast USA
28th February 2023
New London Gatwick routes to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Boston, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale this summer The airline will be operating up to 36 flights per week between Gatwick and seven US destinations – including New York
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Global Travel Management Named Best Workplace in Travel 2024
19th June 2024
Global Travel Management (GTM), a leading business travel agency, is proud to announce that it has been named the Best Workplace in Travel 2024 in the Small Companies category. The prestigious award was presented by Best Workplaces in Travel during
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Players in a pickle raise funds for Princess Alice Hospice
11th March 2020
A charity match featuring an unusual, fun ball game has raised £1,000 for Princess Alice Hospice, in memory of a much-loved woman who was cared for by the Hospice before she died. The Annual Eliana Bungard Charity trophy was organised
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BCC and Indeed: Immigration proposals could exacerbate labour shortages
9th July 2019
Over half of UK businesses with staff from outside the UK would be negatively impacted by government proposals for the UK’s future immigration system, according to new research released today (Tuesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce and global
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