Air filters and opening windows can reduce classroom pollution by up to 36% – Surrey study
14th March 2024
To improve air quality in classrooms, schools should use air purifiers during the school day and open the windows after hours. That’s according to a new study from the University of Surrey. In England, 7,800 schools are in locations where
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An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
12th October 2020
Data is showing an increase in COVID-19 case numbers in some areas of Surrey and residents should remain vigilant to slow any spread of the virus. As part of the Local Outbreak Control Plan for Surrey we made a commitment
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Net Zero Change Pivotal to UK Plc’s Competitiveness
14th June 2023
Business says a partnership with Government is vital to meet the UK’s commitment to be Net Zero by 2050. The proposal is a centrepiece of a new report from business leaders which recommends how we successfully transition to a
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BCC comments on DfT statement on HS2
5th September 2019
Commenting on the written ministerial statement on HS2 by the Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Business communities up and down the country will be disappointed at the prospect of
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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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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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Launching Tandridge Business Awards 2024
20th May 2024
Tandridge District Council is thrilled to announce the first Tandridge Business awards, celebrating the remarkable diversity and achievements of businesses in the district. Businesses are invited to enter up to three out of the nine available categories. Entries will be
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Smaller businesses under pressure have a limited window to get the right stuff done says leading UK business coaching company Pro-actions
15th July 2020
Pro-actions are providing much-needed pragmatic advice about how to succeed in the post COVID world for FREE with their new webinar series ‘Getting Stuff Done’. Leading business coaching company, Pro-actions, claim that SMEs now need very clear direction about
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BCC: Political turbulence taking real-world toll
28th August 2019
Responding to the latest Westminster developments, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses feel like Westminster is playing an endless game of political chess, while their futures and the health of the UK
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Tilney Smith & Williamson expands in Surrey with the acquisition of HFS Milbourne
5th March 2021
Tilney Smith & Williamson is pleased to announce that it has acquired HFS Milbourne, one of the leading financial and investment advisory firms in Surrey. HFS Milbourne is based in Guildford and supports clients with c£450 million of assets under
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BCC comments on GDP and trade
9th September 2019
Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Although there was a rise in GDP between June and July, the zero-growth recorded on
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BCC comments on today’s GDP statistics
11th November 2019
Commenting on the GDP statistics for Q3 2019, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While there was welcome confirmation that the UK avoided recession in the third quarter,
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The Royal Association for Deaf people and Professional Training solutions announce partnership to accelerate the advancement of deaf people and enhance access to high quality BSL training
28th June 2024
The Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD) and Professional Training Solutions (Pro-train/PTS) today announce their partnership to accelerate the advancement of deaf people. This collaboration aims to enhance access to high quality BSL training and the development of highly skilled
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GDP Growth Continues to Head in Wrong Direction
13th January 2023
Reacting to the ONS GDP figures for November, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures for November provide further evidence that UK economic growth is heading in the wrong direction, despite this period normally being among the busiest
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Surrey’s soilless technology could help the UK’s biomass industry grow
4th August 2022
An innovative, space-saving technology to develop fast-growing plants without soil could revolutionise the UK’s bioenergy market, according to researchers from the University of Surrey. The soilless cultivation technology has been awarded £4m from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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A Statement from the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
14th 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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BCC/DHL: Weak first quarter for UK exporters
24th May 2019
More UK exporters are reporting a decrease in orders in the opening quarter of the year, with cashflow and confidence dipping too according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL.
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Outlook Worsening as Production Sector of Economy Hits Trouble
11th November 2022
Reacting to the first ONS estimates on GDP for Q3 2022, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s figures, showing a 0.2% fall in the quarterly estimate for Q3 GDP, as well as a 0.6% fall in monthly
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Heathrow Portfolio & Supplier Management Website Launch
20th May 2021
Heathrow are pleased to announce that they have launched its new portfolio & supplier management website at https://www.heathrow.com/company/doing-business-with-heathrow. The newly launched website is the first recommendation in the Heathrow Local Recovery Plan. It has been designed to provide a new
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BCC comments on inflation statistics
18th July 2019
Commenting on the inflation statistics for June 2019, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Inflation held steady in June, as the upward pressures from clothing
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