Water resources protected by innovative and unique environment plan
11th June 2024
South East Water, as the first water company in the UK to unveil a 25 year plan for the environment, is reporting good progress in its mission to future proof local water resources – so crucial for its customers and
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BCC gives its initial response to March 2021 budget
3rd March 2021
Giving his reaction to the Chancellor’s budget, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC, said: “There’s much to welcome in this Budget for business communities across the UK. The Chancellor has listened and acted on our calls for immediate support to
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Telemarketing Company Poised to Bounce Back thanks to HSBC Funding
29th April 2020
The team at Don’t Just Sit There, Sell Something Guildford-based telemarketing company ‘Don’t Just Sit There, Sell Something’, has received an overdraft extension and capital repayment holiday from HSBC UK, enabling its staff
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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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Mandira’s Kitchen Creating Memories at your special event
25th March 2024
Mandira’s Kitchen Creating Memories at your special event. Mandira’s Kitchen, based in Albury next to the idyllic Silent Pool has a range of catering services for corporate businesses and private parties to suit all budgets. Mandra’s Kitchen creates memories. From
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BCC responds to ‘time is running out’ campaign
19th October 2020
Commenting on the launch of the government’s ‘time is running out’ campaign, urging businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Facing the triple threat of a resurgent Coronavirus, tightening restrictions
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A4C has recently merged with WIS Accountancy Limited.
25th March 2024
A4C has recently merged with WIS Accountancy Limited. WIS is a larger firm with in-house teams that specialise in mortgages, pensions, investments, business protection insurance and more. This collaboration means that we can offer a4c clients a wider range of
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 21st April 2022
21st April 2022
Informing policy makers As part of the Accredited Chamber of Commerce Network, which is the leading voice of UK business, we are currently seeking views and feedback on a number of areas in order to inform the government of what
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The University of Surrey’s rising impact on global community recognised
22nd April 2020
The University of Surrey has risen 41 places to be ranked 59th in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings, a global ranking of universities based on their contributions to society and communities. Commencing in 2019, this THE global
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Farnborough Airport Secures Top Spot for 18th Consecutive Year
3rd April 2024
Farnborough Airport has again retained its number one position in the Aviation International News (AIN) FBO Survey 2024, winning the category for the best Fixed Based Operator (FBO) within Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. This is the 18th
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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 26th September 2022
26th September 2022
Some relief on energy bills Some good news this week from the government on support for businesses, who have been receiving eye watering energy bills. The support package on offer is significant and will ease the cost pressures that have
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Gatwick to reopen its South Terminal – and continue its recruitment campaign – as travel restrictions ease and half term starts
14th February 2022
Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal will reopen on Sunday 27 March as British Airways’ short-haul routes return, alongside increased operations from easyJet, Wizz and Vueling From today, testing requirements removed for vaccinated passengers arriving into the UK Gatwick and its
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Further Inflation Increase Hammering Business and Long-Term Growth
17th August 2022
Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for June 2022, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Alex Veitch, said: “The rise in Consumer Prices Index inflation to 10.1% is the tenth monthly increase in a row and another
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 10th April
12th April 2023
We have had a very short pause in activity as everyone focused on a long weekend, but events are stepping up again to provide businesses opportunities to meet up with potential clients and suppliers. The Local Skills Improvement Plan
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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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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 8th August 2022
11th August 2022
The Bank of England interest rate rise to 1.75% last week was no surprise as it was predicted in advance of the announcement. This rise is the clearest signal yet of the Bank of England’s intention to get inflation under
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Launch of the inaugural Surrey business sustainability awards
9th February 2021
CREST21 Business Awards to go live on Monday 1 February The Surrey CREST21 Business Awards have been founded by the Woking News & Mail, in association with the University of Surrey’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability and supported by headline
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New School Play Puts Epilepsy Centre Stage
24th May 2021
South Western Railway and the Guildford Shakespeare Company have teamed up to raise awareness of epilepsy with a new school play, ‘The Purple Princess’ • The production aims to educate children on what to do if they see someone having
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