M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange | Upcoming Closures
12th March 2024
We are writing to advise you of our planned closures for the next two weeks, weeks commencing Monday 11th March and Monday 18th March. Please consider these closures when planning your journey. Our overnight closures usually start from 10pm and
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Charles Russell Speechlys ‘Highly Commended’ as South of England Probate Law Firm
19th May 2021
19 May 2021 – Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford was ‘Highly Commended’ at the UK Probate Awards 2021 in the category of Best Probate Law Firm, South England. The UK Probate Research Awards, known as the Probies, recognise excellence in
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Godalming based commercial law firm celebrates 10th Anniversary with rebrand and new website
1st September 2020
GBH Law celebrates its tenth anniversary on 1 September 2020 with the launch of a new brand and website. GBH Law started in 2010 when three experienced lawyers, Christine Goodyear, Hamish Cameron Blackie and Denise Herrington left a large regional
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Further Inflation Increase Hammering Business and Long-Term Growth
17th August 2022
Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for June 2022, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Alex Veitch, said: “The rise in Consumer Prices Index inflation to 10.1% is the tenth monthly increase in a row and another
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Smith & Williamson’s Guildford office raises £2,600 for Guildford Action
17th March 2021
Smith & Williamson’s Guildford office has raised more than £2,600 for its charity partner, Guildford Action, since September through a number of fundraising activities. Guildford Action provides a safe refuge for people who have fallen through the net, or out
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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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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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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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BCC responds to mandatory face coverings in shops and supermarkets
14th July 2020
Commenting on the government’s announcement that wearing a face covering will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July, BCC Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said: “Businesses need clarity on the approach to the wearing of face coverings
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Plan Ahead for Likely Autumn Tax Changes
14th September 2020
The Chancellor’s Summer Statement saw the introduction of a number of measures aimed at supercharging the UK ailing economy – and soon all eyes will be on Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Budget. Giving careful consideration to certain areas, before taxes start
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BCC Welcomes Fresh Tack On EU Regulation Reform
11th May 2023
Reacting to news of planned changes to the Government approach on EU regulation reform, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Firms will breathe a huge sigh of relief that steps are being taken to
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Guildford-based Litigator Recognised Amongst the Best Trust Litigators Worldwide
4th June 2020
4 June 2020 – Duncan Elson, Partner and Head of the Guildford office at Charles Russell Speechlys has been named in Citywealth’s Top 100 trust litigators and polymaths 2020, a list which recognises the best litigators worldwide according to industry
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Magical Summer Continues With Roving 50th Show
24th June 2022
THE TEMPEST: 15 – 30 JULY Guildford Shakespeare Company continue their magical open-air theatre season with a promenade production of THE TEMPEST, staged across varying locations in Guildford’s biggest green space, Stoke Park. On a remote island a mother and
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BCC responds to Sunak announcement on extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
12th May 2020
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (12 May) that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended to October, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “The extension of the Job Retention Scheme will come as a huge help and a
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New Chapter for Mackrell Turner Garrett
12th May 2023
Partners and staff at Mackrell Turner Garett are delighted to announce the firm’s merger with established south coast legal brand, Dutton Gregory Solicitors. Both full-service law firms were established over 70 years ago and have since proved their commitment
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BCC comments on review of immigration proposals
25th June 2019
Commenting on the announcement that the Home Secretary Sajid Javid has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to review and advise on salary thresholds for the future immigration system, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
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More than 1,000 regional businesses are now fending off cyber-attacks with police-led cyber resilience centre
23rd August 2022
The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East is delighted to announce that it is now working with 1000 south-east small businesses, helping them to actively protect themselves against the rising threat of cyber-attacks. As part of a network of
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UK Global Tariff consultation
18th February 2020
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020 For the first time in almost fifty years the UK is free to set its tariff rates on imported goods. To inform the development of the new UK Global Tariff,
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BCC reacts to latest UK labour market figures
23rd March 2021
Commenting on the ONS labour market statistics for March 2021, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “While unemployment rose slightly, the continued uptick in the timelier payroll employment data indicates that the UK jobs market is becoming more
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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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