Support Guildford’s independent businesses this #SuperSaturday to mark Independents’ Day
2nd July 2020
As Guildford consumers wake up to a new dawn following the controlled relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown measures, #SuperSaturday, which marks the start of UK hospitality and other businesses re-opening, also falls on Independents’ Day UK. Independents’ Day UK (July 4th)
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BCC responds to latest HMRC furlough statistics
28th January 2021
Commenting on the latest statistics from HMRC on usage of the government’s Job Retention Scheme up until 31 December 2020, BCC Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said: “With the furlough scheme providing a lifeline to millions of employees across the economy,
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RSM named most active M&A advisers in the South East
7th May 2021
RSM’s corporate finance team has been named most active M&A financial advisers in the South East in the latest Experian data for 2021 Q1. RSM also clinched the second spot in the Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber. In
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BCC responds to additional support for the self-employed
3rd November 2020
Commenting on the announcement of additional support for the self-employed for the month of November, as additional restrictions in England are set to come into force, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Additional support for the self-employed will provide
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Gatwick to implement charging for vehicles using its North Terminal forecourt from 8 March 2021
15th February 2021
Free drop off or pick up will be available at the airport’s long stay car park. The new revenue stream will provide further protection for jobs at the airport. Initiative will help deter a car-led recovery alongside reduction in traffic
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British Chambers of Commerce response to Conservative Party manifesto
25th November 2019
In his initial response to the publication of the Conservative Party manifesto, BCC Director General, Dr Adam Marshall said: “While the Conservative manifesto strikes some of the right notes, business communities across the UK will be looking to see
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Expert Comment: re-creating eclipses in space
12th April 2024
Expert Comment: re-creating eclipses in space As the world prepares for a total solar eclipse on Monday, our astrodynamicist, Dr Nicola Baresi, hopes to unlock further scientific investigations by providing scientists with more total eclipse data from space. Dr Baresi
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Surrey Research Park appoints Grant Bourhill as new Chief Executive
27th April 2021
Surrey Research Park, home to over 4,000 jobs and contributing over £620m in value to the UK economy, has today announced the appointment of Grant Bourhill as its Chief Executive. Grant Bourhill joins Surrey Research Park from the University of
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Surrey Chambers update on Kickstart Scheme
16th March 2021
One of the groups to suffer during the last 12 months of the pandemic have been the 16–24-year-olds, many of whom have lost their jobs and a large number have never even started their first job. The Kickstart scheme was
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Initial BCC reaction to Budget 2018: A shot in the arm for business investment and growth
29th October 2018
Giving his initial reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “In an atmosphere of unprecedented uncertainty and heightened political noise, the Chancellor has demonstrated that he is listening to business concerns
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What should the Gatwick region be known for? And why should the outside world be interested?
26th July 2022
Following the impact of the pandemic, Gatwick Airport and its partners are looking to better define – and promote – the region’s economic identity to help it compete for inward investment, attract new, diverse industries and jobs, and secure its
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BCC comments on British Steel
22nd May 2019
Commenting on the news British Steel is entering insolvency, Hannah Essex, Co-executive director at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Many Chamber businesses will be concerned about the potential impact of British Steel entering insolvency, particularly those in their supply
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BCC: Simplifying planning rules would go a long way to boost rural coverage
27th August 2019
Commenting on the government announcement on proposals to simplify planning rules to improve rural mobile coverage, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We’ve been calling on the new government to prioritise the introduction
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Surrey Choices opens new Community Hub in Redhill
9th July 2021
The new Longmead Hub is located within easy walking distance from local amenities in Redhill town centre and has excellent transport links. This location offers the people, who are supported by Surrey Choices, greater opportunities to become connected within their
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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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Brooklands Museum awarded Trip Advisor accolade for 10th consecutive year
21st July 2022
Brooklands Museum, Weybridge Surrey, has been awarded a ‘Travellers’ Choice’ Certificate of Excellence for the tenth year in a row. The award recognises attractions from around the globe that consistently earn great reviews from travellers throughout the year. Brooklands
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BCC responds to ONS’ September labour market figures
15th September 2020
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
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Drivetech urges fleets to prioritise driver training in new financial year to lower premiums
29th February 2024
“As fleets and businesses plan for the new financial year, recent headlines that effective driver training can reduce accidents, via the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), underscores the importance of proactive risk management strategies for electric vehicle (EV) fleets. “Fleets
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BCC comments on GDP and trade statistics
10th July 2019
Commenting on the latest UK GDP and trade statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Although there was modest rally in GDP growth between April and May,
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Latest government guidance-24th July 2020
24th July 2020
1) Going to work Workplace guidance has been updated to reflect the Prime Minister’s statement (17 July), which highlighted that the government’s advice on going to work will change from 1 August. From this date, employers should ensure workplaces are safe
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