British Chambers of Commerce response to Conservative Party manifesto
25th November 2019
In his initial response to the publication of the Conservative Party manifesto, BCC Director General, Dr Adam Marshall said: “While the Conservative manifesto strikes some of the right notes, business communities across the UK will be looking to see
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Watch At Home: Tales From Hans Christian Andersen
18th October 2021
The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company are making their brand-new musical adaptation based on the stories of Hans Christian Andersen available to Watch At Home on selected dates during the run. Filmed in front of a live audience, the show will
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Initial BCC response to Labour Party manifesto
22nd November 2019
Responding to the Labour Party manifesto, Director-General Dr Adam Marshall said: “No government can deliver the prosperity that people and public services depend on, or achieve net-zero, without a true partnership with business. When business thrives, people and communities thrive too. “Millions of businesspeople care deeply about their employees and their communities and they need
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BCC gives its initial response to March 2021 budget
3rd March 2021
Giving his reaction to the Chancellor’s budget, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC, said: “There’s much to welcome in this Budget for business communities across the UK. The Chancellor has listened and acted on our calls for immediate support to
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GBH Law Advises Menzies LLP on Merger with Wags LLP
20th July 2023
GBH Law, a leading corporate law firm, is delighted to announce its advisory role in the recent merger of the business and assets of Wags LLP with Menzies LLP. This strategic merger marks a significant milestone in the growth
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BCC responds to Conservative Party business proposals
21st November 2019
Responding to proposals unveiled by the Conservative Party, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Dr Adam Marshall said: Business rates: “We have continually highlighted the damaging impact that upfront business costs are having on companies across the UK – and Chambers
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BCC comments on announcement of new Prime Minister
23rd July 2019
Commenting on the announcement that Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP has won the Conservative leadership contest and will be the next Prime Minister, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The message to Boris
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – January 2023
3rd January 2023
Welcome to the world of 2023 and I am sure you are all wondering what could possibly surprise us this year! 2022 ended with many negative messages coming from the various statistics and surveys done amongst businesses. I will
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Surrey- Based Garden Centres Able To Priorities Online Operations Thanks To HSBC UK Funding
20th July 2020
Knights Garden Centres, which operate across two locations in Godstone and Betchworth, have received a £625,000 Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) from HSBC UK. The loan has enabled the company to protect 100 local jobs and adapt its business model
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BCC launches Chamber Business Awards at London Stock Exchange
25th March 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), on Thursday 7th March, launched its flagship Chamber Business Awards at London Stock Exchange. Northcoders, last year’s winner of the ‘Business of the Year’ award had the honour of opening trading at the London
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Councillor resigns from Conservative Group
3rd September 2018
Councillor Bob McShee has resigned from the Conservative group on the Council to become an Independent Councillor. He has been a Borough Councillor for seven years, representing Worplesdon ward. The political balance of the Council, which has 48 councillors, is
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Moore Barlow launches ‘The Surrey Initiative’ seeking family law reform for out-of-court options
7th October 2020
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has launched “The Surrey Initiative” seeking a reform to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) that will substantially encourage awareness and adoption of out-of-court dispute resolution options in both private law children matters and
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Moore Barlow receives top rankings in Chambers & Partners UK 2021 guide
22nd October 2020
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has gained widespread recognition in Chambers & Partner UK 2021 rankings, one of the UK’s leading guides to the country’s top lawyers and law firms. This is the first time Moore Barlow has featured in
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University of Surrey appoints Founding Director for the Surrey Institute for Sustainability
14th June 2022
Former Italian Minister of State for Education, University and Research and political economist Professor Lorenzo Fioramonti has been named the founding Director of the University of Surrey’s Institute for Sustainability. The appointment was made following an extensive international recruitment process.
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 24th March 2021
24th March 2021
As businesses prepare for a return to some kind of normality there is definitely a feeling of positivity, helped by the change of seasons and the spring sunshine. Despite a number of welcome announcements in the budget, there are still many businesses and individuals
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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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Vision Engineering calibration lab attains ISO 17025:2017 accreditation
13th May 2020
LONDON, 12.05.20: Vision Engineering, a 61 year old British leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality visual measurement and inspection technologies, has attained ISO 17025:2017 accreditation from UKAS and is now a UKAS accredited calibration laboratory No. 7706. The award of
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BCC comments on British Steel
22nd May 2019
Commenting on the news British Steel is entering insolvency, Hannah Essex, Co-executive director at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Many Chamber businesses will be concerned about the potential impact of British Steel entering insolvency, particularly those in their supply
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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: Another day lost while the clock is ticking
29th January 2019
Commenting on the latest votes in Parliament on Brexit, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Another day lost while the clock is ticking. Government and parliament are still going round in circles when
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