Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 6th September 2022
6th September 2022
Business support urgently needed We would like to congratulate Liz Truss on running a successful campaign to become the UK’s new Prime Minister. She must now take immediate steps to support the economy. The last few months have been difficult for everyone,
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BCC comments on Prime Minister’s address and next stage of Coronavirus response
11th May 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s address this evening (10 May) in which he set out a conditional plan for the next phase of the response to Covid-19, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses share the Prime Minister’s ambition to
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Redbox, sponsors of Surrey Chambers Golf Day, partner up to host Carbon Neutral Event.
13th September 2018
Wednesday 12th September saw the first Surrey Chambers Golf Society golf-day of the Autumn season, held at the prestigious and historic New Zealand Golf Club. With new organisation of these SCGS events by the Chambers’ very own wonderfully dedicated
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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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Step by Step Receives Grant from Charles Russell Speechlys Community Fund to Provide Free Counselling Sessions for Young People in Surrey
26th June 2020
26 June 2020 – The Charles Russell Speechlys Community Fund has made its largest single donation to date – a grant of £3,816 to youth homelessness charity, Step by Step to support the charity’s counselling service. The grant will provide
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Charles Russell Speechlys ‘Highly Commended’ as South of England Probate Law Firm
19th May 2021
19 May 2021 – Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford was ‘Highly Commended’ at the UK Probate Awards 2021 in the category of Best Probate Law Firm, South England. The UK Probate Research Awards, known as the Probies, recognise excellence in
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BCC DIRECTOR GENERAL SHEVAUN HAVILAND: STOP TREADING ON EGGSHELLS AROUND EU TRADE
27th June 2024
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has urged the next Government to stop treading on eggshells around trade with the EU if it wants to grow the UK economy. She will make the plea at the British Chambers of
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Heathrow Portfolio & Supplier Management Website Launch
20th May 2021
Heathrow are pleased to announce that they have launched its new portfolio & supplier management website at https://www.heathrow.com/company/doing-business-with-heathrow. The newly launched website is the first recommendation in the Heathrow Local Recovery Plan. It has been designed to provide a new
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How accounting apprenticeships can support your business growth
9th June 2025
East Surrey College is offering local businesses the opportunity to secure their talent pipeline with accounting and business administration apprentices who are seeking reputable employers. 73% of UK companies currently experience skills shortages, with many specifically facing difficulties hiring accounting
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Community Governance Review of East and West Clandon
3rd September 2018
Both Clandon Parish Councils want to increase the number of elected parish councillors. East Clandon Parish Council from five to six and West Clandon Parish Council from six to eight. We’re consulting the public about this in a Community Governance
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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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Humanity in the age of AI: Professor Jim Al-Khalili speaks at Vatican workshop
6th March 2024
Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) change what it means to be human? The Pontifical Academy for Life invited Professor Jim Al-Khalili to the Vatican to give a speech on this very subject at a special workshop, Human. Meanings and Challenges. Photo
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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 27th March
31st March 2023
It has been an exciting time for the Chamber over the last month. Thanks to government funding we have run a number of complimentary courses in Sales, International Sales, Numeracy and International Documentation. More than 150 businesspeople have benefited
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BCC comments on pilot scheme for seasonal workers
7th September 2018
Commenting on the pilot scheme to bring seasonal migrant workers to the UK, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment and Skills Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This is good news, and it’s not before time. With
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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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Latest key Government Covid-19 updates
23rd July 2020
Latest key Government Covid-19 updates Latest news on lifting restrictions from businesses in England In England, from 1 August, if prevalence remains around or below current levels, and COVID-19 Secure guidelines are followed, the UK government will: • Give
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Apptaura develop app to support touch-free tourism
20th May 2021
Apptaura have been appointed to develop the exhibition app for a new sculpture trail managed by the not-for-profit event company Destination Basingstoke. Launching this summer, the trail celebrates the centuries-old nickname given to Hampshire residents – Hampshire Hogs. Hand-painted by
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Grounds Care Group Acquires Garden Maintenance Business Green & Tidy Landscapes Ltd
7th April 2021
Surrey based Grounds Care Group has completed the acquisition of Green & Tidy Landscapes Ltd. The deal reinforces the firm’s position as a market leading provider of grounds care and landscaping services, strengthening its offering in the Thames Valley region.
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BCC: There’s more than one path to success
15th August 2019
Commenting on today’s A level results, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Congratulations to all the students around the UK who received their A level results. “As students contemplate their next steps, it’s
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