BCC and Indeed: Immigration proposals could exacerbate labour shortages
9th July 2019
Over half of UK businesses with staff from outside the UK would be negatively impacted by government proposals for the UK’s future immigration system, according to new research released today (Tuesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce and global
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Jarmila Yu of YUnique Marketing Ltd Teams up with Enterprise Nation and Salesforce
29th May 2020
Enterprise Nation now launches local meet-up group in Surrey Heath to offer vital peer-to-peer support for small firms during the Coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Surrey Heath Local Leader, Jarmila Yu, will lead monthly online meet-ups to nurture local firms through
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PG Winter League
8th November 2022
We’re approaching that time of year when the leaves start to fall, the nights draw in, and yet the Masters still seems an awfully long way off. The game we love certainly becomes a bit less fun with that biting easterly wind tearing through
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Ransomware Threats Are Rapidly Advancing With Major Consequences for Businesses
3rd May 2023
A new report revealed that over a 12-month period, ransomware attacks affected 73% of UK organisations. In the last few months, the Guardian newspaper and Royal Mail hit the headlines after both suffering significant ransomware attacks. So, what exactly is ransomware?
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Overseas Trade Sinks in June as Economic Headwinds Gain Strength
15th August 2022
Responding to the latest ONS data on the UK’s trade figures, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “June’s trade data ended what was a strong second quarter of the year overall with a damp squib. “The
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Prime Minister announces new local Covid Alert Levels
13th October 2020
Yesterday (12/10/2020) the Prime Minister set out how the government will further simplify and standardise local rules by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England. He confirmed the levels will be set at medium, high, and very high.
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – May 6th 2021
6th May 2021
Whilst things have been going in the right direction for us in the UK, with regard to Covid, this has not been the case in India. We have been putting out the message that our colleagues in the UK India
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BCC responds to Sunak announcement on extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
12th May 2020
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (12 May) that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended to October, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “The extension of the Job Retention Scheme will come as a huge help and a
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Local heritage sites open their doors for Heritage Open Days
13th September 2018
Do you want to discover more about Guildford’s rich heritage? This weekend, from Thursday 13th Sept to Sunday 16th September, Heritage Open Days will be back in Guildford offering free access to a host of different events, buildings, churches, guided
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Achievement Over Adversity: Celebrating Female Entrepreneurial Success 2021 NatWest everywoman Awards Open for Nominations
28th April 2021
The 2021 NatWest everywoman Awards are now accepting nominations until 5 July. Established 19 years ago, the awards identify and celebrate inspirational female founders whose innovation, passion and purpose will inspire future generations of entrepreneurial women. When the global pandemic
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Military Vehicles Day
4th November 2019
Visit Brooklands Museum on Sunday 17th November and you will see the historic site in Weybridge welcoming displays of troop carriers, armoured cars, ambulances and a whole host of military vehicles and apparatus used during the last 100 years. Re-enactor
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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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Community Foundation for Surrey awards £10 million to support charities
29th July 2019
Local philanthropic charity, the Community Foundation for Surrey have announced that they have now awarded over £10 million in grants to support local charities and community groups. Dedicated to enabling local philanthropy since establishing in 2005, the Community Foundation work
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Local Business: Topgolf Surrey To Temporarily Shut For Improvement Works
19th February 2024
NEWLY UPGRADED EXPERIENCE COMING SOON TO TOPGOLF SURREY FOLLOWING A TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR RENOVATIONS Topgolf UK has today announced that the Addlestone-based venue will be closed between 19th February – 15th March Provisional reopening date of 16th March set subject
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Show your love for our parks, Love Parks Week
29th July 2022
It is time to celebrate one of our greatest assets – our parks. Celebrate Keep Britain Tidy, Love Parks Week From 29 July – 5 August. This week we want to encourage our residents and visitors to enjoy and take
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Hospice chaplain in the front line
9th April 2020
Princess Alice Hospice chaplain Steve Nolan is used to working alongside medical staff at the frontline of end of life care – but the coronavirus crisis is adding almost unbearable stress to their jobs. Steve has written a blog of
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Bishop of Guildford Joins Thrill-Seekers in Daring Descent for Cathedral Fundraiser
18th June 2025
An unforgettable day of courage and community spirit took place on Saturday 14 June, as Guildford Cathedral’s Daring Descent fundraising challenge saw 27 brave participants, including The Right Reverend Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford, abseil 160 feet down the Cathedral
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Motorcycle Team Duo Complete Famous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
21st November 2023
The RM Sotheby’s Royal Automobile Club’s 83rd London to Brighton Veteran Car Run was held on 5th November. Veteran cycles and motorcycles are a recent addition to the Run and for this year’s event Brooklands Museum’s Motorcycle Team set itself a
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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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Announcing the launch of Invuse – the new name for Invotra Consulting!
10th June 2022
Invotra Consulting – a user experience, accessibility and communications consultancy specialist based in Surrey – is now called Invuse. Our mission is to connect the dots between your users’ needs and your organisation’s objectives. By giving users and stakeholders a
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