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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Forest Bathing+ immersive nature therapy events return to Newlands Corner
13th July 2020
If you are looking for a way to relax and re-charge those batteries whilst benefiting from the health giving properties of nature and ancient woodland, then you will be pleased to hear that The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) is now
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The future looks bright for UK SMEs in London and the South East, reveals Azets inaugural SME Barometer
9th August 2021
71% of SMEs in London and the South East feel positive about the UK’s economic outlook over the next 12 months 60% of SMEs in London and the South East expect their profits to increase 89% of SMEs
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BCC Reacts To Latest UK Labour Market Figures
20th April 2021
Commenting on ONS Labour Market statistics for April 2021 published today, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms that the UK labour market remains subdued. While there was a marginal fall in the unemployment rate, the squeeze on activity from ongoing
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Slowdown Hits UK Goods Trade as Impact of Cost Pressures Grows
11th November 2022
Reacting to the ONS Trade data for September 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The effects of higher inflation and reduced consumer spending globally on UK trade are growing clearer as both imports and exports
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Hartsfield Manor is re-opening on Monday 13th July
13th July 2020
Hartsfield Manor, a 19th century manor house hotel based in Betchworth is re-opening on Monday 13th July after being closed for over 110 days. The last few months at Hartsfield Manor have not been the summer that we originally planned
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BCC Response to PM’s Statement
14th October 2022
Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement this afternoon, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Prime Minister was right to take some action now. We have been calling for the Government to urgently address market volatility, return stability
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Surrey Translation Bureau gets a multilingual website
25th March 2022
Surrey Translation Bureau (STB) is pleased to announce that their website (www.surreytranslation.co.uk) is now available in six other languages, alongside English. With the addition of German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic, the aim is to provide a more tailored
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Godalming based commercial law firm celebrates 10th Anniversary with rebrand and new website
1st September 2020
GBH Law celebrates its tenth anniversary on 1 September 2020 with the launch of a new brand and website. GBH Law started in 2010 when three experienced lawyers, Christine Goodyear, Hamish Cameron Blackie and Denise Herrington left a large regional
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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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BCC comments on today’s GDP statistics
11th November 2019
Commenting on the GDP statistics for Q3 2019, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While there was welcome confirmation that the UK avoided recession in the third quarter,
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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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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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BCC comments on National Apprenticeships Week
3rd February 2020
Commenting on National Apprenticeships Week 2020, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) head of people policy Jane Gratton said: “Businesses support the drive for more and better apprenticeships, but the system needs urgent reform if they are to help our workforce
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Foxhills Preparations in Full Swing as Countdown tO PGA Cup Begins
21st July 2022
Preparations are underway at Foxhills Club & Resort as the venue gears up to host the 30th PGA Cup this September, an event which is seen as the pinnacle for any PGA Professional. The popular Surrey resort will once
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Gatwick’s strong revival will create the dynamic, connected and innovative business environment necessary to diversify the region’s economy
18th May 2021
Gatwick commits to work with local partners to ensure the region is attractive to emerging economic clusters, including digital, advanced manufacturing and green technologies Airport will also support a range of employment, skills, sustainable growth and supply chain initiatives in response
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Yvonne Arnaud pantomime announcement 2020
23rd July 2020
We are devastated to announce that we will not be producing our much loved, traditional pantomime this year. This has been one of the hardest decisions we’ve had to make during this crisis, as we love panto as much as
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BCC comments on launch of the Budget process
7th January 2020
Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said: “Businesses will be looking to the Budget to boost confidence and stimulate growth at a time of significant uncertainty for the UK economy. “Firms of all sizes need to see a package of fiscal
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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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BCC responds to Prime Minister’s announcement on further easing of lockdown restrictions
23rd June 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement of further easing of Coronavirus restrictions from July 4 in England, including the reopening of culture, tourism and leisure venues as well as a relaxation of the two-metre rule, BCC Director General Adam Marshall
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