King’s Speech: Missed Opportunity To Help Business In Challenging Times
16th November 2023
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Alex Veitch Director of Policy and Insight at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The King’s Speech opened with an aspiration to increase economic growth – but it failed to outline how that will
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New Jenoptik Cameras to Make roads Safer in Lancashire
11th November 2022
Work is getting underway to install five new SPECS average speed camera schemes in Lancashire on roads identified as the county’s most dangerous A-roads. Before the end of the year camera installation will have commenced on the A581 from
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – April 22nd 2021
22nd April 2021
Louise Punter-CEO Surrey Chambers of Commerce Progress is being seen The sunshine was welcome last week as venues started to open their doors for outside service with changes affecting both businesses and their customers put in place. Businesses must display
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The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Announces Steve Backshall as the Voice of the Giant in Jack and the Beanstalk, Playing from Sat 3 Dec to Sun 8 Jan
9th November 2022
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is thrilled to announce that one of television’s busiest presenters, BAFTA award-winning wildlife expert Steve Backshall, will provide the voice of The Giant in this year’s fun-filled family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. Steve’s impressive
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Grandad Dave reaches for the skies
28th February 2020
A grandad of seven who says he never plans too far ahead, is taking to the skies this July in a sky dive to raise funds for Princess Alice Hospice. Dave Higgins, who lives in Epsom, is taking the plunge
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BCC welcomes Chancellor’s support package for UK high streets
28th October 2018
Commenting on the Chancellor’s proposals for the high street in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of Policy and Campaigns, at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We’re delighted that the Chancellor has heeded our calls to
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Brooklands Museum Marks the 80th Anniversary of the Dambuster’s Raid With a New Exhibition Recognising Inventor and Engineer Sir Barnes Wallis
17th May 2023
Tuesday, 16th, and Wednesday, 17th May 2023, mark the 80th anniversary of the Dambuster’s Raid on the primary targets in the Ruhr Valley, Germany. Brooklands Museum, Weybridge is commemorating the milestone with the opening of a brand-new permanent exhibition, Inventing
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Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards Donate Over 3,500 Items to Foodbanks as They Celebrate 150 Primary Authority Partnerships
8th November 2022
Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards have donated over 3,500 items to two foodbanks as part of their celebrations for reaching 150 Primary Authority Partnerships. The foodbanks in question are in Aylesbury and Epsom & Ewell, with the items donated including
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Companies Face ‘Generosity Tax Trap’ with Newly Enlarged ULEZ
1st September 2023
Businesses in and around London are being advised not to fall into a ‘generosity tax trap’ now that the expanded Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) is in force across the capital. Owners of non-compliant vehicles will now be charged
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Guildford-based Litigator Recognised Amongst the Best Trust Litigators Worldwide
4th June 2020
4 June 2020 – Duncan Elson, Partner and Head of the Guildford office at Charles Russell Speechlys has been named in Citywealth’s Top 100 trust litigators and polymaths 2020, a list which recognises the best litigators worldwide according to industry
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Charles Russell Speechlys ‘Highly Commended’ as South of England Probate Law Firm
19th May 2021
19 May 2021 – Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford was ‘Highly Commended’ at the UK Probate Awards 2021 in the category of Best Probate Law Firm, South England. The UK Probate Research Awards, known as the Probies, recognise excellence in
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Spelthorne Shortlisted in UK Housing Awards
22nd September 2022
Spelthorne Borough Council has been shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s UK Housing Awards for its innovative approach to tackling homelessness in the Borough. From over 340 entries, Spelthorne is one of ten organisations shortlisted in the ‘Homelessness project
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BCC comments on No-Deal Readiness Report and temporary tariff regime
9th October 2019
Commenting on the publication of the No-Deal Readiness Report, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It’s good that government has got its shoulder to the wheel, but it’s going to have to push a
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BCC Comments on Euro 2020 Final Plans for Businesses
9th July 2021
Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses across England will recognise the momentous nature for many of the prospect of football ‘coming home’ on Sunday night. “After such a tough 15 months, the
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BCC: Economy hits the buffers in Q2
9th August 2019
Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The latest figures suggest that the UK economy hit the buffers in the second quarter.
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Benefits of filing your Self Assessment tax return early
3rd July 2025
Filing your Self Assessment tax return might not be the first thing on your to-do list, but tackling it early can offer some advantages. By staying ahead of the deadline, you can save time, stress, and even potentially money. Here,
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BCC responds to extension of furlough scheme
17th April 2020
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (17 April) that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by one month until the end of June, BCC director general Adam Marshall said: “Businesses will be pleased that the Chancellor has responded
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Active investor appointed as chair of University of Surrey’s S100 Angel Investment Club at pivotal moment in post COVID-19 economic recovery
20th April 2021
Digital software entrepreneur Peter Hornsby will use industry knowledge to attract and support more angel investors and technology businesses seeking investment The University of Surrey’s S100 Club, the only established angel investment network in the SETsquared Partnership, announces the appointment
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BCC responds to ONS labour market statistics
10th November 2020
Commenting on the ONS labour market statistics for November, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The rise in the unemployment rate and redundancies is further evidence that the damage being done to the UK jobs market
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Top Tips to Help Your Business Use Less Energy This Autumn
25th October 2022
With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye on how much they’re using day to day. We know that small business owners are working flat out to keep their business running and
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