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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Fun-Time Thursday kicks off five weeks of summertime fun in Guildford
27th July 2022
Schools out for summer, and the fun starts here in Guildford. Kicking off on Thursday 28th July, Experience Guildford will be hosting five weeks of free summertime fun every Thursday in the town centre, with a jam packed calendar of
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Governance arrangements are fit for purpose, say 69% of family businesses
2nd February 2021
Family businesses believe their governance arrangements are entirely or broadly fit for purpose, according to 69% of respondents to a new survey published by Smith & Williamson, with an office in Guildford. Smith & Williamson’s latest Family Business Survey,
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South East business leaders are amongst the most confident in the UK about the future following COVID-19
8th September 2020
67% of South East companies are confident about their resilience over the next 12 months, compared to an average of 51% nationwide, according to a BDO LLP poll released today The majority (70%) of South East business leaders expect the
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BCC Says Long Overdue Plans for Railway Reform are a Steep in the Right Direction
20th May 2021
Responding to news of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said: “It’s good to see recognition of the ongoing need for private sector investment and innovation in our railways. Rail reform, now long
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Actress Charlie Brooks launches the Surrey 5 Peaks hikeathon
3rd July 2019
Actress and Surrey Care Trust volunteer mentor, Charlie Brooks is asking businesses to step out for Surrey Care Trust on Saturday 14 September and make a difference to the lives of tens of thousands of people in Surrey, who are
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Faster payments demonstrate Beard’s supply-chain commitment
29th July 2020
Construction firm Beard has released new figures showing that it has delivered an improved payment performance in the first half of 2020. The average time from invoice to payment in the six months to 30 June 2020 was just 26
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Joy and tears as Business Awards winners announced
25th June 2024
There were scenes of joy, plenty of emotions and congratulations galore at this year’s Runnymede Business Awards which took place at Royal Holloway, University of London. The awards event brought together dozens of businesses as well as support organisations to
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University of Surrey appoints Dr Jim Glover, businessman, charity leader and recent High Sheriff of Surrey, as a Pro-Chancellor
1st August 2019
The University of Surrey has appointed Dr Jim Glover OBE as a Pro-Chancellor of the University. Dr Glover has a long and distinguished career in business and enduring ties to the University and the county of Surrey. His senior business
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: most firms can be ready for ‘restart’ within three weeks
6th May 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the vast majority of firms surveyed say they will require three weeks or less to prepare to restart operations alongside any loosening of the UK lockdown. Smaller businesses may be
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Spelthorne Residents Need Photo ID to Vote at Elections in May
19th January 2023
For the first time, residents in Spelthorne will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an
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Surrey- Based Garden Centres Able To Priorities Online Operations Thanks To HSBC UK Funding
20th July 2020
Knights Garden Centres, which operate across two locations in Godstone and Betchworth, have received a £625,000 Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) from HSBC UK. The loan has enabled the company to protect 100 local jobs and adapt its business model
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London Gatwick to Enhance Opportunities for Local and Regional Businesses Through New Procurement Initiative
19th October 2023
London Gatwick has partnered with a Crawley-based company mnAi to improve understanding of opportunities within local and regional supply chains New AI tool will highlight local companies and the services they can provide to the airport Stakeholders, including businesses across
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Brooklands Innovation Academy Inspires 400 STEM Students
9th December 2022
Engineers and scientists from organisations like McLaren F1, Airbus, the NHS, and Haleon, joined over 400 students for the first-ever Brooklands Innovation Academy. Part of the National Science Summer School programme, co-founded by Professor Brian Cox CBE and Lord
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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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SweetSpot Appointed Event Delivery Partner for 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
11th May 2023
Weybridge based SweetSpot Group, organisers of the Tour of Britain and Women’s Tour professional races, have been appointed by the Local Organising committee (LOC) for the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and across Scotland as the Event
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What would Mrs Thatcher think? Rishi Sunak’s first Budget
13th March 2020
Economic commentary This year will be a big one for fiscal statements. Last year’s Budget, originally scheduled for early December, was postponed because of the General Election. This means that there will be two Budgets in 2020, as well as
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EM3 Leads Regional Response to the Global Jet Zero Challenge
12th January 2023
Enterprise M3 LEP brought together key stakeholders of a newly formed Jet Zero Cluster at Farnborough Airport, in Hampshire, to identify regional strengths in three important areas for greener aviation. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), advanced materials and airport operations
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Experience the Magic of Taylor Swift’s Concert at Nova Cinema
4th October 2023
Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated concert is coming to Nova Cinema! Taylor Swift fans and music enthusiasts alike can rejoice as they will have the opportunity to witness the global superstar’s electrifying performance on Nova’s
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Garland Blooms at Foxhills to Claim Maiden ITF World Tennis Tour Win
15th August 2022
Joanna Garland is already eyeing up a return visit to Foxhills Club & Resort after making the most of the Surrey venue’s exceptional sport and leisure facilities to claim her maiden singles victory on the ITF World Tennis Tour. The
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