Commenting on the introduction of ‘Tier 4’ of Coronavirus restrictions in England, with many businesses once again forced to close their doors from 20th December, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
20th December 2020
“Christmas was already cancelled for many businesses, but even more will now suffer as a result of this last-minute decision. “While Government must act on public health concerns, it must also address the economic consequences of its actions. Will there
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Celebrating 15 years of Beaming
11th July 2019
June 2004: Britney Spears was at the top of the charts – based only on sales of physical singles, Facebook was celebrating its 4 month anniversary, Gmail was in beta mode and available by invitation only with 1GB of
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‘The Kite Runner’ returns to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
22nd April 2024
Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a country on the verge of war and best friends
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M&A Alumni Returns as Partner to RSM UK to Bolster Team in the South
25th May 2023
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed Gemma Legg as a partner within its corporate finance team in Reading. Gemma rejoins RSM from KPMG, where she was a director in the Thames Valley and South Coast
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Gatwick looking forward to a strong summer – and will reopen its South Terminal later this month to meet demand – as airport publishes annual results
11th March 2022
Despite continually changing travel restrictions – and the emergence of the Omicron variant – an encouraging end to 2021 saw passenger numbers at Gatwick exceed 1 million in August, September, October, and December – helping reduce the airport’s annual losses
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Understanding documentation for 2021
2nd July 2020
Is your business ready for 1/1/21 and the end of the transition period? Are you a customs agent? Or does your company use customs agents and intermediaries to help you trade with the EU? If so, you need to know how to
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Paddington Bear to Visit Brooklands Museum on King Charles III Coronation Weekend
2nd May 2023
Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, will welcome a special guest, Paddington Bear, at its annual Best of British event on Sunday, 7th May. The family-friendly event will feature displays of classic British vehicles, British fayre, a big brass band, traditional entertainment and
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An Update from G-Live
21st July 2020
G Live in Guildford, Surrey’s largest and best live entertainment venue, closed its doors to the public on Monday 16 March 2020 following the Prime Minister’s announcement that theatres “should be avoided” due to the fight against Covid 19. For
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Moore Barlow advises Inland Homes on two major deals
21st July 2020
Partners Mark Grant and Richard Hughes lead team on transactions in Hertfordshire and Staines worth £56.1m 21 July 2020 – Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has advised regarding two major transactions announced today by Inland Homes plc, a
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A Changed Landscape for Patents in Europe
5th July 2023
Patents have long been a key tool in the armoury for protecting innovation, but a challenge for those who trade across borders is that patent rights have historically been enforced on a country-by-country basis, meaning that cross-border enforcement
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Farleigh Caps Off Record-Breaking Year With Two 59Club Awards
30th March 2021
Farleigh Golf Club’s general manager, James Ibbetson, is celebrating a remarkable 12 months in charge of the Surrey club after being named Golf Manager of The Year in the prestigious annual 59club golf customer service awards. The 27-hole venue in
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Happy Child International’s House of Commons Fundraiser
16th October 2017
Surrey-based charity Happy Child International are hosting a fundraising dinner at the House of Commons on Thursday November 30th 2017 to help Brazilian street children in need. Guests can expect to enjoy drinks at the reception, alongside a gourmet 3 course dinner. The
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – July 29th 2021
29th July 2021
Complicated Skills and employment situation As Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, it may seem surprising that Chamber member businesses across most sectors and regions are reporting widespread staff shortages and recruitment difficulties. The pervasive skills shortages that employers experienced before the
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Guildford Philanthropy welcomes new Corporate Ambassadors
11th November 2019
23 local businesses have signed up to represent Guildford Philanthropy as Corporate Ambassadors, illustrating the commitment of the local business community to support those who need a helping hand in our community. Set up by Guildford Borough Council and the Community Foundation
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Reigate Manor is re-opening on Monday 10th August
10th August 2020
After 5 months of being closed, we are delighted that Reigate Manor will be re-opening on Monday 10th August. The past few months has been very challenging for the hotel, with many of the weddings, events and Cellar Rooms celebrations
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The Hogs Back Hotel: Life During Lockdown
20th July 2020
The end of March 2020 is a time no one will forget – we all have our own lockdown journeys. At this time Surya Hotels took the bold decision to keep the majority of our hotels open to support key
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Nova Cinema Has Teamed Up With a Local Charity to Provide a Stimulating Environment For Young People to Learn and Develop, While Feeling Part of the Woking Community
26th October 2022
Partnering with halow project, Nova Cinema is pleased to announce its work to support a life changing local charity which works with young people with a learning disability to find their independence. halow project is a vibrant Surrey-based charity
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COVID-19 – Business Support Measures
23rd March 2020
On Friday the Government announced further measures to help businesses during COVID-19. Whilst the measures are welcomed the details are still emerging and business owners are still not clear on how they access the additional funds and grants that are
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Official presentation of the RSA King’s Scroll
25th March 2024
On Friday 8 March, East Surrey College hosted a presentation ceremony, where we welcomed Cllr Eddy Humphreys, The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Reigate & Banstead to accept and send the King’s Scroll onto the Palace. Students from
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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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