World first patent applications filed for inventions generated solely by artificial intelligence
1st August 2019
A multi-disciplinary international team led by Professor Ryan Abbott at the University of Surrey has successfully filed the first ever patent applications for two inventions created autonomously by artificial intelligence (AI) without a human inventor. The AI inventor, named “DABUS”
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Free Online Learning at Activate Business School
16th April 2020
Activate Business School At our Guildford College campus, we offer qualifications in law, management, accounting, purchasing and personnel, accredited by the major industry chartered bodies including the Association of Accounting Technicians, the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and the
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A New Leader
14th October 2022
Cllr Julia McShane was elected as the new Leader of the Council at a Full Council meeting on 11th October. The change of leadership was part of our planned co-operative approach to run the Council, which is now in
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New Victoria Theatre Launches In-House Pizza Restaurant to Provide the Ultimate Pre-Theatre Dining Experience
18th November 2022
Here at the New Victoria Theatre, we are now taking bookings for our brand-new pizza restaurant in our venue foyer. We’re pleased to be able to provide a way for our audiences to delight their senses and banish the
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Research Shows Private Equity is the Top Finance Route for Middle Market Businesses as the Labour Party Meets with Industry Leaders to Discuss Future Investment
15th May 2023
Following the Labour Party’s recent meetings with private equity bosses to discuss future investment, research from RSM UK’s latest ‘The Real Economy Report’ suggests almost half of middle market businesses in the UK will seek private equity finance in
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Reigate Manor Reception Manager Wins Gatwick Diamond Business Award
5th April 2023
Reigate Manor Reception Manager Greta Thornton recently was awarded Apprentice of Year at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards. The awards took place at The Grand Hotel in Brighton on Thursday 23rd March 2023. Greta has worked at Reigate Manor
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Surrey Chambers Export Breakfast – a review by Surrey Translation Bureau
22nd July 2019
“Exporting is vital to the UK economy and our strategy for a Global Britain. Businesses that export are more productive, create more jobs, and pay higher wages. Our export success spans across sectors and regions of the UK, from aerospace
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Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’
23rd June 2025
Responding to the publication of the Industrial Strategy, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s Industrial Strategy is an important milestone towards creating a competitive economy that is fit for the future, with thriving
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BCC comments on announcement of HS2 review
21st August 2019
Commenting on the government’s announcement of an independent review of HS2 by Douglas Oakervee, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There is a strong economic case for delivering all phases of HS2. “For far too long businesses across the
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Activists use shocking social media imagery to inspire action in the fight against plastic pollution
7th January 2020
New research into the fight against plastic pollution, published by the Academy of Management Journal, reveals the influencing power of social media as activists use emotions to convert viewers and enact change. Persuading individuals to exchange habitual or unconscious behaviour
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Price freeze in most town centre car parks approved
23rd January 2020
A price freeze in most town centre car parks, more electric vehicle charging points and a new ‘early bird’ rate at Farnham Road car park to help commuters were all agreed at a meeting of the Council’s Executive last night
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Smith & Williamson gives helping hands to Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
24th July 2019
Six enthusiastic volunteers from the Guildford office of Smith & Williamson had fun gardening at Christopher’s hospice based at Artington, as part of the firm’s support for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. The volunteers got stuck in clearing weeds, preparing a
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Community Foundation for Surrey Launches Tackling Poverty Campaign
10th April 2024
Community Foundation for Surrey Launches Tackling Poverty Campaign The Tackling Poverty Campaign by the Community Foundation for Surrey (CFSurrey) is aimed at addressing one of the most pressing issues facing our communities. Now, with the support of matched funding, thanks
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Snow White enchants at Hospice shop
19th February 2020
Things were anything but Grimm when the Princess Alice Hospice shop in East Molesey was transformed into a fairytale land of dancing animals and romance. It was a specially themed Snow White day which saw customers drawn into a magical
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Trafalgar Structures Celebrates Success at Surrey SME Awards After Winning Business Innovation Award
9th March 2023
Surrey-based Trafalgar Structures is delighted to have won the Business Innovation award at the SME Surrey Business Awards. Sponsored by I Need a PA, the awards are designed to celebrate the industrious, hardworking and enterprising SMEs in Surrey. Winners
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South East Tech Incorporations Up 10%
9th March 2023
The number of new technology companies incorporated in the South East (excluding London) increased 10% in 2022*, according to analysis of Companies House data by leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK. A total of 4,812 tech businesses
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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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Tunsgate Arch is open!
9th October 2019
The town’s historic Tunsgate Arch is open again after a period of closure for restoration. Guildford Mayor, Cllr Richard Billington, Leader of the Council Cllr Caroline Reeves, Managing Director of the Council, James Whiteman, CEO of Experience Guildford Amanda Masters and councillors,
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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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Re-use stores up funds for Hospice
22nd November 2019
A money-spinning initiative which keeps re-usable items from landfill, has led to a funding boost for Princess Alice Hospice. More than £3,700 raised by selling unwanted items too good to scrap, was handed over to the Esher hospice by
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