Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – April 7th 2021
7th April 2021
It was good to get a break from screens and work-stations last weekend, whilst starting to ease back into some socialisation. The confirmation that the restrictions will continue to be eased from 12th April is great news for everyone and
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Morr & Co Strengthens Teams with Two New Partners
23rd August 2022
Morr & Co LLP are delighted to announce the addition of two new Partners, Anne McAllister who has been promoted to Partner in the Family Law team, and Kristine Ng who is joining Morr & Co as a Property Dispute
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BCC responds to Conservative Party business proposals
21st November 2019
Responding to proposals unveiled by the Conservative Party, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Dr Adam Marshall said: Business rates: “We have continually highlighted the damaging impact that upfront business costs are having on companies across the UK – and Chambers
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University of Surrey appoints Kerry Matthews as new Chief Student Officer
28th June 2022
Following an extensive search process, the University of Surrey has appointed Kerry Matthews as its new Chief Student Officer, with responsibility for the delivery of the services and support necessary to provide an outstanding student experience, from enrolment to graduation.
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: most firms can be ready for ‘restart’ within three weeks
6th May 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the vast majority of firms surveyed say they will require three weeks or less to prepare to restart operations alongside any loosening of the UK lockdown. Smaller businesses may be
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The Real Economy: 71% of Businesses Ready for Recession
5th January 2023
Recent research suggests almost three-quarters of UK businesses are feeling resilient despite the exceptionally tough economic outlook. According to the latest RSM UK ‘The Real Economy Report’ 71% of middle market businesses say they are prepared to face the
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Local Celebrities, Eddie Izzard and Sally Gunnell OBE, Support YMCA DownsLink Challenge to End Youth Homelessness
25th May 2021
(Photo Caption: Comedian, Eddie Izzard and Olympic Gold Medallist, Sally Gunnell OBE, encourage people to join the YMCA DownsLink Challenge on Saturday 17th July 2021. Money raised from this new fundraising
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An update from Fetcham Park House
29th July 2020
The doors at Fetcham Park are open once again and welcoming our clients back. As lockdown eases, and with safety measures in place, life has returned to the House which has been adapted for working under the ‘new normal’ conditions.
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Safeguarding your company’s cash flow
15th April 2020
Greg Palfrey, partner, restructuring and recovery services at Smith and Williamson with an office in Guildford, discusses cash flow. We are now living in unprecedented times. However, we should not overlook the tried and tested ways of coming through unexpected
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BCC: Business still unable to prepare fully for a no deal Brexit
7th September 2019
New research from the British Chambers of Commerce shows a concerningly high number of UK firms aren’t ready for a no deal Brexit. Business has consistently called on government to avoid a messy and disorderly exit but in light of
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#AtHomeWithGSC
23rd April 2020
Surrey’s award-winning theatre company have curated a special online programme of activities to keep audiences entertained and inspired during the coming months. With everyone having to stay at home the Guildford-based theatre company wanted to be able to keep in
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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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Arts based organisation GEEYOU collaborates with Experience Guildford to create We Are Guildford a specially comissioned post-lockdown project to promote Guildford Town Centre
1st July 2020
promote Guildford Town Centre. We are delighted to introduce to you We Are Guildford; a specially written poem reflecting on Guilldford Town Centre’s time in lockdown during the Coronovirus Pandemic. Written by Nick White, Director of local Arts organisation GEEYOU,
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BCC responds to new social distancing measures
24th March 2020
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement of further restrictions to tackle the spread of Coronavirus this evening (Monday 23rd March), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses must play their part to help limit the spread of Coronavirus. “As the
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Azets, the UK’s Largest Regional Accountancy says – Extending winding up petitions again could unintentionally push many viable SME businesses into insolvency
14th December 2020
Extending winding up petitions again could unintentionally push many viable SME businesses into insolvency Commenting, Fraser Campbell, UK Head of Accounts & Business Advisory Services at Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy and business advisor to SMEs, said:
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Positivity Amongst Tenants at Surrey Research Park
8th October 2020
Over one third of businesses (37%) who responded to a recent Surrey Research Park tenant survey plan to increase headcount by the end of 2020. These businesses represent a range of sectors including healthcare, MedTech, space, IT software development, professional
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BREXIT Transition Changes- Actions for Businesses
13th January 2021
On 24 December 2020, the UK and EU negotiators reached an “agreement in principle” on the text of a new trade and cooperation agreement to govern their relations now that the UK has left the EU. Details about the changes
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Moore Barlow receives top rankings in Chambers & Partners UK 2021 guide
22nd October 2020
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has gained widespread recognition in Chambers & Partner UK 2021 rankings, one of the UK’s leading guides to the country’s top lawyers and law firms. This is the first time Moore Barlow has featured in
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STB Project Manager wins prestigious ITI Award
14th September 2020
Surrey Translation Bureau Project Manager Greg Hyne was announced as winner in the ‘Best Newcomer (Corporate Member)’ category at the ITI’s online Summer Awards Party on 4 September. The ITI awards are a highlight in the language industry event calendar,
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A Recovery Fraught with Risk with Caxton Business
18th May 2020
Having spent most of the last two months in hibernation, the global economy appears to be finally – albeit gradually – turning a corner. Of course, the last thing anyone needs now are further economic roadblocks to appear, but this
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