Celebrating our borough’s games industry: Videogames – Made in Guildford
23rd June 2022
‘Videogames – Made in Guildford’ is our museum’s latest exhibition. The display is open between 2 July and 24 September. It gives a snapshot into the thriving videogame sector in Guildford and the local area and why Guildford is known
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 25th July 2022
26th July 2022
National Focus It is always a challenge to create an update within anything more than 24 hours of publication. As we go to print the leadership of the Conservative party is well under way with Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 2nd December 2021
2nd December 2021
As we approach the end of the year it is quite astonishing how resilient businesses have been throughout nearly two years of disruption. The atmosphere at the recent Surrey Business Awards, run in conjunction with our wonderful media partners, Platinum,
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EM3 Receives Multi-Million Pound Investment to Stimulate Economic Recovery
7th July 2020
The Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership has received a £13.3m share of the Government’s £900m “Getting Building Fund” to help ‘shovel ready’ projects galvanise economic recovery and growth. By investing in plans leading to ultra-fast digital connectivity, the roll out
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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – May 2023
2nd May 2023
The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) has reached a milestone where we have consolidated our key findings into a number of priority themes that will form the basis of the LSIP report, which will be submitted for approval to
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Commenting on the introduction of ‘Tier 4’ of Coronavirus restrictions in England, with many businesses once again forced to close their doors from 20th December, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
20th December 2020
“Christmas was already cancelled for many businesses, but even more will now suffer as a result of this last-minute decision. “While Government must act on public health concerns, it must also address the economic consequences of its actions. Will there
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BCC comments on ONS gender pay gap data
29th October 2019
Responding to ONS gender pay gap data published today, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It’s right that more women in senior roles are being fairly rewarded, but we need more action to ensure women of all ages receive
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 15th December 2021
15th December 2021
And so the pandemic continues to damage our economy It was with great disappointment that we heard of all the new Covid restrictions that have needed to be put in place during the last week. Along with many others we
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Forest Bathing goes for gold at RHS Chelsea
3rd June 2024
Last week marked the highlight of the gardening calendar when the best in class gathered to showcase their inspiring garden landscapes and designs. Thanks to funding by the grant-making charity Project Giving Back, Muscular Dystrophy UK were at the RHS
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 22nd September 2021
22nd September 2021
All change at Westminster We watched with interest as the Prime Minister re-shuffled his cabinet. We have 3 local MPs in the cabinet as well as Angela Richardson MP joining the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities,
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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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BCC responds to Shadow Chancellor’s speech
23rd September 2019
Responding to the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Labour and business share key goals, but often differ on how to achieve them. “At
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GDP Figures Underline Need For Bold Autumn Statement
16th November 2023
Responding to the latest GDP data from the ONS, Alex Veitch Director of Policy and Insights at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s preliminary estimate, showing GDP failed to grow in Q3, provides further evidence of the
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Looking for a Job? We can help
15th October 2020
If you’re currently unemployed, facing redundancy or looking to get back into work, we can help. We are offering residents a free skills for employment scheme or online ‘job club’ run by local experts the Stuart Mitchell Group. The sessions
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HMRC names 518 employers for minimum wage breaches
3rd July 2025
Is your business complying amid heightened HMRC scrutiny? Thousands of businesses in Surrrey could potentially face financial penalties for underpaying staff on wages. The latest list published by the government includes 518 businesses in the UK which hadn’t correctly paid
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Announcing the launch of Invuse – the new name for Invotra Consulting!
10th June 2022
Invotra Consulting – a user experience, accessibility and communications consultancy specialist based in Surrey – is now called Invuse. Our mission is to connect the dots between your users’ needs and your organisation’s objectives. By giving users and stakeholders a
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Water resources protected by innovative and unique environment plan
11th June 2024
South East Water, as the first water company in the UK to unveil a 25 year plan for the environment, is reporting good progress in its mission to future proof local water resources – so crucial for its customers and
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Outlook Worsening as Production Sector of Economy Hits Trouble
11th November 2022
Reacting to the first ONS estimates on GDP for Q3 2022, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s figures, showing a 0.2% fall in the quarterly estimate for Q3 GDP, as well as a 0.6% fall in monthly
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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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