BDO Strengthens South East Audit Team with Partner Hire
12th April 2023
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has strengthened its South East team with the appointment of Peter Latham. Peter joins the Audit team as partner and will be based in the firm’s Gatwick office. He brings more than
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BCC responds to new national Coronavirus restrictions
22nd September 2020
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
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BCC responds to ONS Q1 2020 GDP stats
13th May 2020
Commenting on GDP statistics for Q1 2020, published today (13 May) by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The contraction in UK GDP in the first quarter underscores the negative impact that coronavirus had on the economy,
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Vision Engineering Launches New Version of its Bestselling Mantis Optical Stereo Microscope
8th June 2023
Vision Engineering, the world-leading provider of innovative inspection, metrology, and digital 3D visualisation solutions, announced the launch of Mantis 3rd Gen, the latest addition to its best-selling and award-winning range of ergonomic optical stereo microscopes. Mantis is in use
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BCC/Totaljobs: Budget must address critical skills shortages to ‘level up’ UK growth
4th February 2020
Over half of UK firms attempted to recruit in the last quarter of 2019, but almost three quarters have struggled to find the right talent, the largest survey of UK employers has found. Labour market remains stable as over half
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Policing on hand to help businesses in the fight against cybercrime
5th June 2024
In the dynamic world of digital business, the threat of cyber crime looms large, regardless of the size of your organisation. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) often find themselves particularly vulnerable targets for online criminals. As a serving Police Officer,
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Dean of Guildford, Dianna Gwilliams To Retire.
20th June 2023
The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams has announced that she will retire as Dean of Guildford at the end of her ten years of service in September 2023. She will have her last evensong on Sunday 17th September to mark
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Spelthorne Business Plan Competition 2023
14th March 2023
Are you a budding entrepreneur with dreams of starting your own business? Kwasi Kwarteng MP is hosting the 9th Spelthorne Business Plan Competition in partnership with Spelthorne Borough Council. If you have a great business idea but need some
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Independent Logistics Firm, Hemisphere Freight Services, Expands Warehouse Capacity by 243,511sq ft
19th October 2023
A family-run logistics firm has announced that they will be expanding their reach with the addition of a multi-million pound new warehouse being built in the East of England. Independent logistics firm Hemisphere Freight Services has revealed that the steels are
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Show Your Green Credentials – Enter CREST23 Business Awards!
5th April 2023
It’s time to show our green credentials in Surrey’s only green business awards – it simply takes three easy steps to enter CREST23 Business Awards The free-to-enter awards are already recognised for showcasing the work of companies from Blue
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BCC / Totaljobs: No business sector immune from recruitment difficulties
15th May 2019
Recruitment intentions were strong in the first quarter of the year but nearly 75% of firms reported a shortage of suitable candidates, according to the landmark publication of the Quarterly Recruitment Outlook released today (Wednesday) by the British Chambers of
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BCC: Concerns over Inflation Rise as Manufacturers’ Price Expectations Climb to 4-year High
19th April 2021
Balance of manufacturers expecting their prices to increase highest since Q4 2017 87% of production & manufacturing firms cited pressure to raise prices from raw material costs Overall, 38% of firms expect prices to rise in the next
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Experience Guildford extends support and help to businesses during COVID-19 crisis
19th March 2020
In light of the current and escalating situation with COVID-19, Experience Guildford, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is working hard to support businesses across the BID area and ensure every one of them are kept up to date on
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Business and Arts Unite In Lockdown
20th July 2020
The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) receive funding from insurance broker Gallagher’s Community and Charity Fund to further their work in the community. Following a networking event hosted by Surrey Chambers of Commerce at GSC’s February production of Macbeth, Gallagher’s
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BCC Forecast: Brexit stockpiling to hit economic growth in coming years
17th June 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Monday) released its latest economic forecast, upgrading its growth expectations for the UK in 2019 to 1.3% (from 1.2%). However, the leading business group has downgraded its growth forecast for 2020 to
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Action stations as filter maker targets more community volunteering
23rd February 2024
A Surrey firm whose filtration products support process industries around the world is planning to make 2024 a record year for company volunteering for good causes. Team members at filter manufacturer Amazon Filters clocked up 55 days of hands-on voluntary
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Unisource – supporting small business growth in Surrey
5th February 2021
Unisource is a free digital hub that connects businesses seeking assistance with tasks with students looking for work experience. Launched in 2020, Unisource continues to build momentum and the company is keen to build relationships with business owners across Surrey.
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Humanity in the age of AI: Professor Jim Al-Khalili speaks at Vatican workshop
6th March 2024
Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) change what it means to be human? The Pontifical Academy for Life invited Professor Jim Al-Khalili to the Vatican to give a speech on this very subject at a special workshop, Human. Meanings and Challenges. Photo
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BCC responds to Bank of England interest rate decision
30th January 2020
Welcoming the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates on hold, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to keep interest rates on hold is the right one given the mixed picture from
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Sustainability Starts Small
16th May 2023
When you say ‘sustainability’ what comes to mind? Do you think about planting two trees every time one gets cut down? About moving to renewable energy sources, or making products with longer lifespans? But sustainability is about so much
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