A trailblazing new initiative hopes to stimulate the growth of Surrey’s games sector
22nd March 2024
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Surrey is trailblazing a new regional initiative, PixelRise, which aims to create a thriving ecosystem in gaming and become a beacon for creativity, innovation and inclusivity. PixelRise is a Surrey-based games development
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: First results show heavy toll on UK business communities as majority of firms face cash flow crisis
2nd April 2020
Results from the BCC’s first Covid-19 Business Impact Tracker paints a concerning, if unsurprising, picture for business communities affected by Coronavirus. Sharp and significant fall in domestic and overseas revenue for UK businesses The majority of firms (62 per cent) have
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Transport Select Committee call for evidence – Coronavirus: implications for transport
7th May 2020
Heathrow welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Transport Select Committee’s call for evidence on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) implications for transport. COVID-19 has created the biggest crisis the aviation sector has ever experienced, and there is a risk that it
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£45M Brooklands College Investment Approved
1st March 2024
£45m investment into Brooklands College given the Green Light Brooklands College is celebrating Colleges Week 2024 with the outstanding news that their plans for a £45m investment in the Surrey based college have been given the green light. The College
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BCC comments on proposals for new UK immigration system
19th February 2020
Commenting on the government’s policy proposals for a points-based immigration system, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “The speed and scale of these changes will require significant adjustment by businesses. “Companies are already investing heavily in home-grown talent across the
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Peachy Playhouse – The Ultimate Drive-In Experience
10th July 2020
Launching a Drive-In Festival for the Mind, Body and Soul Set to Bring Excitement Back to Surrey Guildford, Surrey, 1st July 2020 – As the country begins to establish a ‘new normal,’ Peachy Productions is rejuvenating and exciting Surrey with
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BCC responds to Jeremy Corbyn’s speech
25th September 2019
Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While most businesses will welcome Mr Corbyn’s commitment to try to avoid a messy and disorderly Brexit, and this
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C’est magnifique as Amazon Filters reveals top performing distributor
29th July 2022
A French industrial filter specialist has been named Distributor of the Year for 2021/22 by our member, the Camberley-based manufacturing firm Amazon Filters. Eighteen-year-old Sofise, headquartered in the Vénissieux commune of Lyon, achieved the honour for successful sales growth across
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 24th April
28th April 2023
As part of our national Chamber network, we have just completed our latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes which reveals, as expected, that businesses are still facing
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Success for BCC campaign to simplify trade procedures as Government acts to issue EORI numbers
21st August 2019
Commenting on the announcement that the government will act on the BCC’s call to automatically issue businesses with an EORI number, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General, of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This step is long overdue, yet welcome nonetheless.
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Women in Innovation Award 2024/25
10th June 2024
Women within UK registered micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £4 million to develop their exciting and innovative ideas. The £75,000 grant also includes bespoke business support. Competition opens: Monday 13 May 2024
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Network Rail: Wessex route update
21st April 2020
Our teams have adapted well to their new working environments. Many of our office-based staff are currently working from home as their role allows it. However, as well as frontline roles, many business-critical activities cannot be done remotely; for example, our
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BCC: Disappointing lack of progress on continuity trade agreements
21st February 2019
Commenting on the latest update to existing trade agreements if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The lack of progress revealed today is an incredibly disappointing, though
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BCC responds to new statistics regarding women on boards
10th February 2020
Responding to news that one-third of FTSE 100 board members are women, BCC Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said: “Companies of all sizes have much to gain by improving the diversity of their workforce at all levels. “As well as promoting
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Celebrating 20 years of Female Entrepreneurial Success: The 2022 everywoman Awards Open for Nominations
21st June 2022
The 2022 everywoman Awards are now open for nominations until 11th July 2022. Celebrating their 20th year, the awards identify and celebrate inspirational female founders whose innovation, passion and purpose will inspire future generations of entrepreneurial women. Lauded by government
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British Firms Hit By Power Cuts Even As Electricity Demand Set To Rise
29th November 2019
Businesses are hampered by an unreliable electricity supply according to a survey of more than 1,000 business leaders published today by British Chambers of Commerce and Drax. One third (33 per cent) of UK businesses have experienced electricity outages in
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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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Business Would Welcome Removal Of REUL Sunset Clause
3rd May 2023
Reacting to reports that the sunset clause might be removed from the Retained EU Law Bill, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Over the past few months, the BCC has consistently put forward a strong
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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 4th July 2022
4th July 2022
Start-up Academy We held an excellent graduation celebration for all the businesses that took part in our second Start-up Academy, and we are now looking forward to recruiting the next cohort. We are welcoming pre-starts and early start businesses (Up
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