Statment from the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
9th July 2020
We are delighted that the government has made such a strong commitment to supporting our arts, cultural and heritage organisations with the 1.57 billion rescue package announced yesterday. In creating this package, the government has recognised the vital contribution the
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Precision Golf – Annual Golf Day – Sign Up Now!
17th June 2024
SIGN UP FOR OUR ANNUAL GOLF DAY AT THE GLORIOUS ST GEORGE’S HILL GOLF CLUB Summer is almost upon us, and that means our annual golf day is coming up fast! Thursday 22nd August is the date for your diary,
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Businesses need to respond quickly if they are to survive and get ahead in the evolving COVID-19 landscape.
23rd July 2020
Businesses will struggle to survive if they are not flexible enough to adapt to continual change in the COVID-19 landscape we are now living in, according to restructuring and recovery specialist Kevin Parish in Smith & Williamson’s South Coast office.
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Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations
20th June 2025
Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress
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M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange | Upcoming Closures
12th March 2024
We are writing to advise you of our planned closures for the next two weeks, weeks commencing Monday 11th March and Monday 18th March. Please consider these closures when planning your journey. Our overnight closures usually start from 10pm and
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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – June 16th 2021
16th June 2021
Last week saw our first face to face event since March 2020. Around 30 members attended the Surrey Chambers AGM at Guildford Pavilion and there was a real positivity in the air as well as a lot of elbow tapping to
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Insolvency numbers show the levels of debt people are facing is catching up with them
15th December 2020
Commenting, Louise Brittain, Restructuring and Insolvency Partner at Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy and business advisors to SMEs, said: “The insolvency numbers this month show that debt is beginning to catch up with people. The numbers also indicate
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BCC comments on PM statement
22nd May 2019
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s statement, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses need concrete outcomes to plan for the future. In the absence of parliamentary consensus on either the Withdrawal Agreement or
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Commenting on the introduction of ‘Tier 4’ of Coronavirus restrictions in England, with many businesses once again forced to close their doors from 20th December, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
20th December 2020
“Christmas was already cancelled for many businesses, but even more will now suffer as a result of this last-minute decision. “While Government must act on public health concerns, it must also address the economic consequences of its actions. Will there
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New CIOB President says construction capable of great change and vows to increase focus on quality
25th June 2020
Mark Beard FCIOB, chairman of Beard Construction, has become the 117th President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). His presidency starts as CIOB members and the wider construction industry are facing some of the greatest challenges in the Institute’s
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Moore Barlow launches ‘The Surrey Initiative’ seeking family law reform for out-of-court options
7th October 2020
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has launched “The Surrey Initiative” seeking a reform to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) that will substantially encourage awareness and adoption of out-of-court dispute resolution options in both private law children matters and
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BCC responds to proposed planning reforms
6th August 2020
Responding to the publication of the government’s Planning for the Future white paper and associated consultation, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said: “Businesses will welcome efforts to accelerate the planning and development of new homes, business premises and
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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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Enterprise M3 supports call for greater regional ownership of strategic transport decisions in the south east.
30th July 2020
A ground-breaking bid for regional control of strategic transport decisions in the South East of England has been submitted to government by a partnership of the region’s local authorities and business leaders. The proposal from Transport for the
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Tilney Smith & Williamson continues Surrey expansion with Rayhan Ghandi appointment
2nd August 2021
Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services group which looks after £52 billion for its clients, has appointed Rayhan Ghandi as an Investment Manager based in its Guildford office as part of its continued expansion in
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Risk of high street collapse as retailers and landlords battle during lockdown
18th May 2020
Claire Perrett, Business tax partner at Smith & Williamson’s Guildford office states “Many of our landlord clients are seeing challenges in regard to their recent rent receipts. Kevin Ley, our National Head of Creditors Services here at Smith & Williamson,
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Directors in financially stressed businesses still face risks, despite the anticipated government support measures
30th April 2020
Greg Palfrey, National head of Restructuring Recovery Services at Smith & Williamson, the financial and professional services group, anticipates government changes to insolvency laws intended to help businesses in financial trouble and explains why individual directors need to be careful.
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Free creative workshops in the Guildford Big Draw 2018
26th September 2018
Arts and crafts enthusiasts or those who would just like to try something new, now have the chance with 10 free workshops held across the borough as part of the sixth annual Big Draw in October. The workshops, organised by
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Amazon Filters set to boost pharmaceuticals sector reach at Singapore show
3rd July 2025
A Surrey manufacturer is to showcase filter products and solutions for the global pharmaceuticals sector at a major international trade show in Singapore. Team members from Amazon Filters will be at the ISPE Singapore Conference and Exhibition to discuss how
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