What should the Gatwick region be known for? And why should the outside world be interested?
26th July 2022
Following the impact of the pandemic, Gatwick Airport and its partners are looking to better define – and promote – the region’s economic identity to help it compete for inward investment, attract new, diverse industries and jobs, and secure its
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Surrey Choices opens new Community Hub in Redhill
9th July 2021
The new Longmead Hub is located within easy walking distance from local amenities in Redhill town centre and has excellent transport links. This location offers the people, who are supported by Surrey Choices, greater opportunities to become connected within their
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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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No more Transition at the UK Border
30th July 2020
The UK left the European Union on 31st January 2020, and the transition period comes to an end in December this year. It is vital that businesses take action now to get ready for a new border operating environment from
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Fun-Time Thursday kicks off five weeks of summertime fun in Guildford
27th July 2022
Schools out for summer, and the fun starts here in Guildford. Kicking off on Thursday 28th July, Experience Guildford will be hosting five weeks of free summertime fun every Thursday in the town centre, with a jam packed calendar of
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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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BCC signs Armed Forces Covenant
29th March 2021
The British Chamber of Commerce has today (29thMarch 2021) signed the Armed Forces Covenant in a virtual signing event attended by the Assistant Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Simon Brooks-Ward CVO OBE TD VR. The British Chamber of Commerce
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BCC welcomes new Brexit support fund for SMEs
11th February 2021
Commenting on the announcement of the fund, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the BCC, said: “This is a welcome first step in dealing with some of the major issues that small businesses trading with the EU are facing. With their finances already under
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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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Surrey Chambers of Commerce has been part of the joint creation of a Chambers election manifesto which has been launched today 30th May
30th May 2024
Surrey Chambers of Commerce has been part of the joint creation of a Chambers election manifesto which has been launched today 30th May. Central to the manifesto is a five-point plan for immediate action from any new government from whichever
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EM3 Jobs Fuse service
30th June 2020
EM3 Jobs Fuse is a new service helping those whose jobs have been affected by coronavirus in the local area get back into employment – while supporting key regional employers with gaps in their staffing due to the pandemic. It
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Firms begin to reopen but one in ten cannot implement government guidance safely
19th May 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of firms surveyed are in a position to partially restart operations as lockdown restrictions are eased: · 83 per cent of respondents report that they know some or a lot of details about government guidance on working safely · 37 per
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Foxhills appoints Kelly Elton as group director of sales
18th June 2024
Foxhills Club & Resort in Surrey has appointed Kelly Elton as group director of sales, to drive the country club and hotel’s meetings and events business. With a wealth of experience in growing corporate business within the hospitality industry, Elton
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BCC responds to UK Finance’s update on Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme applications
23rd April 2020
Commenting on the latest UK Finance update on the number of firms successfully accessing CBILS, the BCC’s Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The increase in companies accessing CBILS is encouraging progress. However, the number of applications processed and approved
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 15th December 2021
15th December 2021
And so the pandemic continues to damage our economy It was with great disappointment that we heard of all the new Covid restrictions that have needed to be put in place during the last week. Along with many others we
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: More than 70 per cent of firms surveyed have furloughed staff as scheme goes live
22nd April 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the vast majority of businesses surveyed have furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting funds from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme as payday approaches for many. 71 per cent of survey respondents have furloughed staff, up from 66 per cent last week Cash flow remains a significant concern for many
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Exports Slump In April As Tariffs Hit
16th June 2025
Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It’s clear there was significant front loading of goods exports to the US before April as firms looked to cushion the
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Kellys Charity Events
19th March 2024
We are delighted to announce the return of the Kelly’s Cycle Challenge for 2024 and this year it’s an extra special one! We are celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Cycle Challenge! This event has been our biggest fundraiser each
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It’s ‘ten out of ten’ from Joseph as pupils praise Surrey firm for work experience
21st July 2022
School pupils have given a ringing endorsement of their work experience at a Surrey firm as it marks a decade of offering learning opportunities for the community. Industrial filter manufacturer Amazon Filters welcomes students to its Camberley production centre for
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Interest Rate Rise Unlikely To Ease Inflationary Pressure
4th August 2022
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This rise is the clearest signal yet of the Bank of England’s intention to get inflation under
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