BCC responds to Bank of England interest rate decision
30th January 2020
Welcoming the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates on hold, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to keep interest rates on hold is the right one given the mixed picture from
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BCC comments on start of formal UK/US trade negotiations
5th May 2020
Commenting on the news that the UK and US are to open formal negotiations on a future free trade agreement,BCC Director General Adam Marshall, said: “While most UK businesses will be focusing on the immediate challenge posed by Coronavirus, strong
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Initial Comment On General Election Outcome
13th December 2019
Congratulating the Prime Minister on his election victory, as reported at 7.00am, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Restoring business, investor and consumer confidence – and firing up the economy – must now be the Prime Minister’s top priority. “Campaign slogans must give way to
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 22nd August 2022
22nd August 2022
As we head into the busy time of the year, where businesses start to gear themselves up after a relatively relaxing summer, the challenges continue to build. The labour market remains incredibly tight adding to the growing list of concerns
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Guildford Helps Make A Safe And Playful High Street, While Supporting The NHS
14th July 2020
Experience Guildford is delighted to get behind an ambitious new project which aims to bring a fun, family experience to many of the UK’s high streets this summer, whilst also raising over £100k for NHS Charities Together. The story-trail, called
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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: No Sign of Hiring Difficulties Easing
26th April 2023
80% of businesses surveyed (92% of whom are SMEs) attempting to recruit have faced challenges, with hospitality and manufacturing firms still the most likely to report difficulties Almost six in ten (59%) businesses are actively trying to recruit
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Welcome Hennessey Brown Music\ Buzz Music Group
29th July 2020
We are delighted to be welcomed to the Surrey Chambers family and hope that we may be able to collaborate and support many of you in the coming weeks and months. Our full names are Cressida Wislocki and Jonathan Hennessey
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Future Mobility Expert Joins EM3 Board to Help Boost Investment in Transport Innovation
20th January 2021
Expert in connected and automated vehicles, infrastructure and services, Dr Daniel Ruiz, has joined Enterprise M3 LEP’s Board as a non-executive director. Daniel has been CEO of Zenzic since January 2018, leading the UK’s £100 million connected and automated mobility
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BCC responds to ‘time is running out’ campaign
19th October 2020
Commenting on the launch of the government’s ‘time is running out’ campaign, urging businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Facing the triple threat of a resurgent Coronavirus, tightening restrictions
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Filter Manufacturer Expands With HSBC UK Funding
9th August 2022
A Camberley based filter manufacturing company is set to significantly increase its production capacity with support from HSBC UK. Amazon Filters, a leading manufacturer of liquid and gas filters, has obtained new premises with a significant funding package from HSBC
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HM The Queen praises Chambers’ contribution to business communities during Coronavirus as more firms reopen
19th June 2020
Her Majesty The Queen has offered support to businesses as they reopen, and praised the contribution Chambers of Commerce across the UK and around the world are making to help firms, champion trade and rebuild communities, in a letter released
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Reigate Manor is re-opening on Monday 10th August
10th August 2020
After 5 months of being closed, we are delighted that Reigate Manor will be re-opening on Monday 10th August. The past few months has been very challenging for the hotel, with many of the weddings, events and Cellar Rooms celebrations
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Latest key Government Covid-19 updates
23rd July 2020
Latest key Government Covid-19 updates Latest news on lifting restrictions from businesses in England In England, from 1 August, if prevalence remains around or below current levels, and COVID-19 Secure guidelines are followed, the UK government will: • Give
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A majority of UK manufacturing exporters are reporting a stark worsening in sales and orders, with indicators showing a substantial drop compared to 2017 and 2018 levels.
21st November 2019
The Quarterly International Trade Outlook for Q3 2019, released by British Chambers of Commerce and DHL today, reveals that indicators for exporting manufacturers in Q3 2019 have undergone large declines, with several key indicators for orders and cashflow now in
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Surrey Hills “Field to Fork” Royal Visit
29th September 2020
HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO visited Surrey Hills producers and retailers to experience first-hand their ‘field to fork’ collaboration, following the path from ‘Provenance Cuts’ at Coverwood Farm, to Surrey Hills Butchers and Squires Food Hall in Frensham. The
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Jarmila Yu of YUnique Marketing Ltd Teams up with Enterprise Nation and Salesforce
29th May 2020
Enterprise Nation now launches local meet-up group in Surrey Heath to offer vital peer-to-peer support for small firms during the Coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Surrey Heath Local Leader, Jarmila Yu, will lead monthly online meet-ups to nurture local firms through
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Drivetech launches driver training course to boost minibus safety
29th April 2024
Drivetech, part of The AA, is on a mission to improve safety while traveling by minibus with the launch of its latest dedicated driver training course. Minibus Safe Drive has been specifically designed to support minibus drivers with the unique
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BCC responds to announcement of a discretionary fund for small businesses
4th May 2020
Commenting on the government’s announcement today (2 May) of a discretionary fund for small businesses that have previously been outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “We have been calling for
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1TcA’s ‘Educate To Protect’ Programme Extends Beyond UK
25th May 2021
This spring and summer 1TcA, the ethically and environmentally committed distributor of British made safety solutions, is extending the reach and impact of its vision – ‘Educate to Protect’ – via a three-stage programme within India, Kenya and Ethiopia. 1TcA
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COOPER PARRY SWOOPS FOR MARKET LEADING MANAGEMENT ADVISORY FIRM – LIBERTY CORPORATE FINANCE
3rd July 2025
Cooper Parry (CP), the UK’s most progressive professional services group, has acquired the leading specialist management adviser: Liberty Corporate Finance (Liberty). This marks the 14th deal in just over 2 years as CP’s unique challenger spirit drives big firm capability,
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