Prepare to get noticed!
17th April 2024
Prepare to get noticed! Do you aspire to establish your presence in your industry? Do you aim to be recognised as a respected authority in your sector? Do you wish to evoke reactions, prompt change, and leave a lasting impact
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BCC responds to UK Finance’s update on Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme applications
30th April 2020
Commenting on UK Finance’s latest figures (30 April) on the number of firms successfully accessing CBILS, the BCC’s Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “While the number of firms accessing CBILS is on an encouraging upward curve, a concerningly high
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Guildford Innovation Awards 2020 Celebrate Outstanding Achievements
22nd December 2020
The Guildford Innovation Awards, organised by Guildford Borough Council, Surrey Research Park and The University of Surrey took place in December, celebrating the incredible and innovative achievements of a range of organisations and individuals across the borough of Guildford. The
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Element Celebrates Opening of New Connected Technologies Laboratory in Surrey
5th June 2024
LONDON, UK – June 4, 2024 – Element Materials Technology (Element), a global provider of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, today hosted the grand opening of its new $10m Connected Technologies Center of Excellence in Surrey, Guildford. In attendance
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CREST21 Business Awards finalists revealed
7th May 2021
It was the CREST21 Business Awards big reveal this week when judges named the the shortlist of businesses to reach the finalists’ phase of Surrey’s first sustainable business awards. With the awards event taking place on 20 May, the
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BCC responds to 14-day quarantine for UK arrivals from Spain
27th July 2020
Commenting on the announcement that UK arrivals from Spain will have to self-isolate for 14 days, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Abrupt changes to quarantine measures will be yet another hammer blow for the fragile travel and tourism industries,
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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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BCC: There’s more than one path to success
15th August 2019
Commenting on today’s A level results, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Congratulations to all the students around the UK who received their A level results. “As students contemplate their next steps, it’s
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BCC reacts to latest Labour Market Figures
18th May 2021
Commenting on ONS Labour Market statistics for May 2021 published today, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The decline in the unemployment rate and the rise in payroll employment is further confirmation that the UK jobs market is now more resilient to the ongoing restrictions. “Continued government support and the easing of restrictions
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The University of Surrey’s rising impact on global community recognised
22nd April 2020
The University of Surrey has risen 41 places to be ranked 59th in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings, a global ranking of universities based on their contributions to society and communities. Commencing in 2019, this THE global
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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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Vision Engineering Develop Yoga Programme For 125 Staff Working at it’s Global HQ & R&D Site In Guildford
5th May 2021
Surrey Chambers member, Vision Engineering, a privately owned 62 year old manufacturer of optical and digital instrumentation, has 125 staff working at its global HQ & R&D site in Send, Nr Guildford Staff have a wide variety of technical skills
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BCC: Disappointing lack of progress on continuity trade agreements
21st February 2019
Commenting on the latest update to existing trade agreements if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The lack of progress revealed today is an incredibly disappointing, though
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London Gatwick lends helping hand to good causes in Surrey
20th May 2024
Surrey community groups were celebrating this week as London Gatwick announced the recipients of £30,000 from the first round of the London Gatwick Foundation Fund of 2024, across Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge and Mole Valley. Among the six good causes
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Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford Endorsed as a Leading Law Firm in the South East by Legal 500 2020
9th October 2020
Charles Russell Speechlys has received outstanding endorsements in Legal 500 2020, a comprehensive guide to the best law firms in the UK. The international firm was recognised in 67 categories nationally, with Charles Russell Speechlys’ Guildford-based office being ranked as
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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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Remove blockers in the skills system to alleviate recruitment struggles, says BCC and Indeed
25th June 2019
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Council scrutinises its commitment to sustainable transport plans
13th September 2018
Plans and policies to change travel behaviour in the borough were constructively challenged at a meeting of the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee last night. ‘Modal shift’, the move away from use of private cars to other more environmentally-friendly forms of
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An Update from G-Live
21st July 2020
G Live in Guildford, Surrey’s largest and best live entertainment venue, closed its doors to the public on Monday 16 March 2020 following the Prime Minister’s announcement that theatres “should be avoided” due to the fight against Covid 19. For
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Moore Barlow advises Inland Homes on two major deals
21st July 2020
Partners Mark Grant and Richard Hughes lead team on transactions in Hertfordshire and Staines worth £56.1m 21 July 2020 – Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has advised regarding two major transactions announced today by Inland Homes plc, a
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