BCC responds to new social distancing measures
24th March 2020
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement of further restrictions to tackle the spread of Coronavirus this evening (Monday 23rd March), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses must play their part to help limit the spread of Coronavirus. “As the
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BCC DIRECTOR GENERAL SHEVAUN HAVILAND: NO MORE TAX ON BUSINESS
3rd July 2025
If the Government is serious about growth, then it cannot tax business any further, Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is set to warn. At the BCC’s Global Annual Conference 2025, she will unveil new research showing the impact
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Enterprise M3 Annual Report 2019/20 Resilience, Recovery and Renewal
29th July 2020
We are delighted to share our Annual Report 2019/20: Resilience, Recovery and Renewal. This is our first digital annual report which allows you to take a customised journey through the pages that interest you, listening to short videos from our
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Transfer news: Apps in the Sky sign new Marketing Manager
16th September 2020
Mobile app development agency Apps in the Sky today announced the recruitment of Michael Ramalho as their new Marketing Manager. Michael has more than 15 years experience in brand and consumer marketing, most recently overseeing the consumer marketing for the
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Equity investment in smaller businesses in the South East hit a record £1.6bn last year, finds latest British Business Bank research
23rd June 2022
Equity investment into South East smaller businesses increased by almost 60%, reaching £1.6bn in 2021 The number of deals grew by 24%, with 269 deals Technology and IP-based businesses received the greatest share of investment Published today, the British
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‘The Kite Runner’ returns to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
22nd April 2024
Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a country on the verge of war and best friends
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Arts based organisation GEEYOU collaborates with Experience Guildford to create We Are Guildford a specially comissioned post-lockdown project to promote Guildford Town Centre
1st July 2020
promote Guildford Town Centre. We are delighted to introduce to you We Are Guildford; a specially written poem reflecting on Guilldford Town Centre’s time in lockdown during the Coronovirus Pandemic. Written by Nick White, Director of local Arts organisation GEEYOU,
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Heathrow’s response to findings of Judicial Review
17th December 2020
A Heathrow Spokesperson said: “This is the right result for the country, which will allow Global Britain to become a reality. Only by expanding the UK’s hub airport can we connect all of Britain to all of the growing markets of
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Woking Mind and Woking Works Partnership
23rd March 2022
Woking Mind are excited to be working in partnership with Woking Works to raise awareness of the importance of promoting good mental health in the workplace. Woking Mind operates across Surrey with a variety of services designed to support the
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Reigate Manor is re-opening on Monday 10th August
10th August 2020
After 5 months of being closed, we are delighted that Reigate Manor will be re-opening on Monday 10th August. The past few months has been very challenging for the hotel, with many of the weddings, events and Cellar Rooms celebrations
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BCC comments on inflation figures
19th June 2019
Commenting on the inflation statistics for May 2019, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The easing in consumer prices in May is further evidence
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Telemarketing Company Poised to Bounce Back thanks to HSBC Funding
29th April 2020
The team at Don’t Just Sit There, Sell Something Guildford-based telemarketing company ‘Don’t Just Sit There, Sell Something’, has received an overdraft extension and capital repayment holiday from HSBC UK, enabling its staff
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Guildford Shakespeare Company complete their first full annual programme since the pandemic
25th August 2022
15 October – 05 November “I knew myself, at the first breath of this new life, to be more wicked, tenfold more wicked… and the thought, in that moment, braced and delighted me like wine.” 1886. A malevolent creature
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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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The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre launches new discounts in the face of the cost – of – living crisis
29th July 2022
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is delighted to be offering a range of new discounts and offers to ensure that theatre remains affordable. In the face of the cost – of – living crisis the theatre has launched two new discounts
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Network Rail: Wessex route update
21st April 2020
Our teams have adapted well to their new working environments. Many of our office-based staff are currently working from home as their role allows it. However, as well as frontline roles, many business-critical activities cannot be done remotely; for example, our
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Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses
9th August 2021
National business survey finds vast majority of small businesses have yet to put targets in place to reduce their emissions – with the pandemic pushing climate action down the agenda Just 11% of respondents measure their carbon footprint, although half of respondents acknowledge their customers are worried
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Protect Your Business For Free Today
3rd July 2025
Access free support and services from the National Cyber Security Centre to keep your business safe Running a business in 2025 involves being online in some capacity. Your business might operate from a physical premises, but if you have an
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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 responds to Prime Minister’s plan on training and skills
29th September 2020
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcements on post-18 education and training today, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said: “The government have listened to Chambers and taken an important step toward a more agile adult skills system in
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