Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – June 30th 2021
30th June 2021
In spite of the delay in full opening on the 21st June, Surrey Chambers has now run a few Covid safe in-person events. There is no doubt that people are excited to be connecting once again with the rest of
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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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Expert Comment: Can COVID-19 help us reconfigure our relationship with the natural world and tackle climate change?
29th April 2020
Can COVID-19 help us reconfigure our relationship with the natural world and tackle climate change? Dr Thomas Roberts (Department of Sociology) shares his thoughts: “It is now an undisputed fact that COVID-19 emerged as a direct result of human society’s
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Yvonne Arnaud pantomime announcement 2020
23rd July 2020
We are devastated to announce that we will not be producing our much loved, traditional pantomime this year. This has been one of the hardest decisions we’ve had to make during this crisis, as we love panto as much as
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US Tariff Relief For Automotives And Jet Engines
17th June 2025
Reacting to news that the US President has signed an Executive Order on the trade deal with the UK, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “News that the trade deal with the US has been agreed on
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BCC Responds To Latest Ons Inflation Figures
17th November 2021
Commenting on the inflation statistics for October 2021, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Head of Economics at the BCC Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms that inflation is on a significant upward trajectory. “October’s upturn was largely driven by rising household energy costs following the increase in Ofgem’s
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Moore Barlow lawyer ranked in global Future Female Leaders list
28th September 2020
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow is proud to announce that Senior Associate, Amandeep Khasriya, has been named as a Future Leader in HERoes Women Role Model List 2020. The HERoes 100 Women Future Female Leader’s list, released by
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Expert Comment: re-creating eclipses in space
12th April 2024
Expert Comment: re-creating eclipses in space As the world prepares for a total solar eclipse on Monday, our astrodynamicist, Dr Nicola Baresi, hopes to unlock further scientific investigations by providing scientists with more total eclipse data from space. Dr Baresi
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Coronavirus or COVID-19 – What Businesses Need To Know
5th March 2020
Since the first case of the COVID-19 virus in China back in November 2019, we have seen the outbreak spread across the globe. As the outbreak escalates, the pressure on businesses across the UK and across the world has increased
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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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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/Totaljobs: Skills shortages impacting businesses as labour market remains buoyant
21st November 2019
The percentage of UK firms facing recruitment difficulties has returned to previous highs, while one in four businesses expect to increase headcount according to the UK’s largest survey of employers. Over half (54%) of British businesses recruited in the
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 5th June 2023
8th June 2023
We have now submitted a final version of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) report to the Department for Education to review. A huge thank you to all the businesses that have taken the time to share their feedback
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Surrey Chambers urges businesses to complete import declarations soon
29th July 2021
Surrey Chambers of Commerce are advising businesses in Surrey who have imported goods this year using the government easement to carry out compliance checks and for any outstanding customs declarations to be made before 6th August 2021. When the Brexit transition period ended last year, an easement period of 175 days was introduced from the start of
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BCC responds to the announcement of new national lockdowns in England
5th January 2021
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement of a new, national lockdown in England, and following the implementation of a lockdown in Scotland earlier today, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses will understand why the Prime Minister has felt compelled to act on the spiralling threat
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BCC responds to extension of furlough scheme
17th April 2020
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (17 April) that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by one month until the end of June, BCC director general Adam Marshall said: “Businesses will be pleased that the Chancellor has responded
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BCC responds to additional support for the self-employed
3rd November 2020
Commenting on the announcement of additional support for the self-employed for the month of November, as additional restrictions in England are set to come into force, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Additional support for the self-employed will provide
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Trade in Fuels Drives UK Imports and Exports in July
12th September 2022
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: Trade data overview Imports Overall goods imports from the EU decreased by 0.3% (lower car imports from Germany and
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The hand sanitiser produced by this Surrey distillery is now available for local businesses to order.
29th April 2020
Silent Pool Distillers are based in Albury, near Guildford and produce award winning Silent Pool Gin as well as a range of small batch gins. At the beginning of March – when the Covid-19 crisis really hit hard – the
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Farleigh Creates A Buzz By Enrolling In Environmentally-Friendly Initiative
26th January 2021
Farleigh Golf Club, Surrey, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives by signing up to the Operation Pollinator programme, which will see it commit to establishing a minimum of 0.5 hectares of new wildflower habitat around the golf
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