BCC Welcomes Government Support for Businesses on Energy Bills
8th September 2022
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes this quick and positive intervention from Government. It is clear the new Prime Minister has listened to
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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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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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BCC and Indeed: Cost and administrative burden of employment continues to climb
19th July 2019
Business is calling on the next Prime Minister to reduce the unsustainable cost of employing people in the UK. Nearly three-quarters (72%) of firms report the cost burden of employment has increased compared to five years ago, according to
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The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre present an array of entertaining and enlightening events with some familiar faces!
27th July 2022
This autumn brings a star-studded cast of guests to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. From cricket, children’s books and gardening events to stories of the stage and screen from acclaimed British actors, these exciting one-night events offer something to engage everyone!
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An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
5th October 2020
Monday 5th 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
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BCC Coronavirus Survey: cash remains top concern for lockdown-stricken firms across UK
16th February 2021
Results from the latest BCC survey on the impact of Coronavirus on businesses show they have been pushed to the brink by the effect of multiple lockdowns. Among the sobering findings from the survey of more than 1,100 businesses are:
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Government Funding Available to Provide SMEs with Access to Legal Advice
13th August 2020
13 August 2020 – Charles Russell Speechlys has welcomed the Government’s announcement of £20 million of grants to enable small and medium sized businesses to access specialist advice in order to help with their Covid-19 recovery plans. The grants
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SMEs called on to help shape the training and delivery of education to the next generation of talent
28th April 2021
Activate Learning is calling for local employers in digital, science, technology, and healthcare to engage with a group of education providers to upskill both students and teachers. Working alongside our own Activate Learning Educational Trust along with Newbury College and Windsor Forest Colleges Group, we want to provide SMEs with the chance
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Gold – More Room to Run?
29th July 2020
Gold is glistening at the moment with investors furiously flooding into the precious metal, pushing prices to all-time highs in the spot market, and above $2,000/oz in the futures market. The yellow metal’s ascent comes as investors continue to seek
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BCC: Concerns over Inflation Rise as Manufacturers’ Price Expectations Climb to 4-year High
19th April 2021
Balance of manufacturers expecting their prices to increase highest since Q4 2017 87% of production & manufacturing firms cited pressure to raise prices from raw material costs Overall, 38% of firms expect prices to rise in the next
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In celebration of YUnique Marketing’s 5th anniversary the company is gifting marketing support to the business community
30th March 2021
YUnique Marketing is 5 years old! We are proud to be celebrating 5 years since the incorporation of YUnique Marketing Ltd. Founder of YUnique Marketing Jarmila Yu comments “As every business owner knows, the first few years of any
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BCC / Totaljobs: No business sector immune from recruitment difficulties
15th May 2019
Recruitment intentions were strong in the first quarter of the year but nearly 75% of firms reported a shortage of suitable candidates, according to the landmark publication of the Quarterly Recruitment Outlook released today (Wednesday) by the British Chambers of
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 17th October 2022
20th October 2022
Great new President for the British Chambers of Commerce We are delighted that entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). As President, Baroness Lane-Fox will
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Global Travel Management Named Best Workplace in Travel 2024
19th June 2024
Global Travel Management (GTM), a leading business travel agency, is proud to announce that it has been named the Best Workplace in Travel 2024 in the Small Companies category. The prestigious award was presented by Best Workplaces in Travel during
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BCC responds to ONS’ August labour market figures
11th August 2020
Commenting on the ONS labour market figures for August 2020, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “While the headline data continues to lag behind the reality on the ground, the decline in the number of employees on payrolls and hours worked is
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Overseas Trade Sinks in June as Economic Headwinds Gain Strength
15th August 2022
Responding to the latest ONS data on the UK’s trade figures, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “June’s trade data ended what was a strong second quarter of the year overall with a damp squib. “The
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Government publishes Technical Notices detailing what to do in the unlikely ‘no-deal’ scenario
14th September 2018
As announced by the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on 18 July 2018, the government is publishing a series of technical notices during August and September. Today we are publishing a second batch of technical
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East Sussex firefighters pass vote of no confidence in fire service leadership
19th June 2024
Firefighters in East Sussex have unanimously passed a motion of no confidence in the senior leadership team of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, at a meeting of the East Sussex Fire Brigades Union brigade committee. The committee is
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Surrey Day 2020
1st May 2020
Surrey Day goes ‘virtual’ for 2020 … and Guildford Cathedral turns green! A chance to celebrate all the best things about our beautiful county, Surrey Day takes place this Saturday (May 2) – but this year we will be going
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