Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’
23rd June 2025
Responding to the publication of the Industrial Strategy, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s Industrial Strategy is an important milestone towards creating a competitive economy that is fit for the future, with thriving
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University of Surrey Secures £905,000 NIHR Grant to Investigate Antidepressant Prescribing in the UK’s South Asian Community
19th October 2023
An innovative project to examine disparities in medication prescribing among the UK’s ethnic minority groups has been awarded £905,000 by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Focusing specifically on antidepressants, the project aims to shed light
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HMRC Plans Points-Based Penalties for Self Assessment
4th May 2023
The current standard £100 fine for late filing of self assessment tax returns is due to be changed to a points-based system from 2026. HMRC has confirmed that the penalty system will be reformed in a bid to curb
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Oakleaf – We Need Your Help!
1st April 2020
As you may know, Oakleaf draws people out of isolation and loneliness. But now, in these unprecedented times, every client is back into the confinement they worked so hard to break free from. We are working around the clock to
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Dean of Guildford, Dianna Gwilliams To Retire.
20th June 2023
The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams has announced that she will retire as Dean of Guildford at the end of her ten years of service in September 2023. She will have her last evensong on Sunday 17th September to mark
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MSc Corporate Challenge
16th December 2022
Are you trying to drive web traffic to your website? Looking for inspiration for your social media channels? Or trying to reach new online customer segments? Surrey Business School is organising an MSc Corporate Challenge to help local businesses with
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency appeal – Royal Surrey County Hospital
2nd April 2020
Supporting our NHS staff Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to support our frontline staff in the fight against COVID-19. Many of you have asked how you can support our amazing staff though this challenging period. We
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Ransomware Threats Are Rapidly Advancing With Major Consequences for Businesses
3rd May 2023
A new report revealed that over a 12-month period, ransomware attacks affected 73% of UK organisations. In the last few months, the Guardian newspaper and Royal Mail hit the headlines after both suffering significant ransomware attacks. So, what exactly is ransomware?
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Be summer-job ready with the HMRC app
3rd July 2025
Young people applying for a job this summer can download the HMRC app for instant access to the tax and salary details they need More than 1.2 million young people aged 25 and under have downloaded the HMRC app to
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New employer-led Surrey Local Skills Improvement Plan for 2026-2029 has been launched
16th July 2026
Surrey Chambers of Commerce, as the ERB, has officially launched the Surrey Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2026-2029, setting out a new employer-led strategy to address the county’s key skills challenges and support long-term economic growth.
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Free Distance Learning Courses at Nescot
16th April 2020
A wide selection of distance learning courses, most of which are free if you meet the eligibility requirements. Courses can be studied online and will be operating as normal. Business & Management Courses Levels 1 and 2 are free of
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Surrey Choices Celebrates Staff at the Recognising You: Colleague Awards 2022
22nd December 2022
This month Surrey Choices celebrated staff across the organisation at the Recognising You: Colleague Awards at The Gorse Hill Hotel in Woking. Colleagues, friends, and Surrey Choices Board Members came together to recognise this year’s winners. Colleague Awards Recognising
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Skillway Helps Charles Russell Speechlys to Handle Going Back to the Office
15th July 2020
15 July 2020 – Skillway, a Godalming-based charity which teaches practical skills to disadvantaged or disengaged young people in the local community, has helped Charles Russell Speechlys to transform its Guildford office into a ‘no touch’ environment in preparation for
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Surrey’s Finest: Our Top Food & Drink Suppliers From Across the County
7th August 2019
Surrey has recently received a number of plaudits, with many of the county’s towns named amongst the 100 best places to live and top 10 places to raise a family. The county is also a firm favourite with foodies, boasting
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Support Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex’s Christmas Carol Concert at Guildford Cathedral
28th November 2022
Kickstart the festive season with an uplifting Christmas Carol Concert at Guildford Cathedral in support of Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex on Tuesday 13th December from 7.30pm –8.30pm. The evening will be full of festivity, music and warmth,
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Guildford Shakespeare Company announces year-long programme of new outreach projects for 2018-19
3rd September 2018
Entitled ‘Brave New World’, the award-wining Guildford Shakespeare Company’s (GSC) year-long programme has been created to help affect social change across a number of different communities. Brave New World is a year-long programme of outreach projects, which seeks to reduce
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Celebrating 15 years of Beaming
11th July 2019
June 2004: Britney Spears was at the top of the charts – based only on sales of physical singles, Facebook was celebrating its 4 month anniversary, Gmail was in beta mode and available by invitation only with 1GB of
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£1m for New Study Putting Robots to Work on Farms
1st November 2023
A robot is finding its way around the farm, thanks to artificial intelligence technology and a new navigation solution developed at the University of Surrey. The FLEXBOT project has won a £998,639 grant from the Department for Environment, Food
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RSM UK Bolsters Southern Team With New Corporate Tax Partner
13th February 2023
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed Nick Wilson as a partner within its corporate tax team in Guildford. Nick joins RSM from EY, where he gained over 18 years’ tax experience. Nick has broad tax
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TWELFTH NIGHT OPENS 2019 SUMMER SEASON
28th May 2019
13 – 29 June Original music, a female Feste and 1950s coastal setting are revealed for Guildford Shakespeare Company’s (GSC) opening show of their 14th Open-Air Season: the much-loved TWELFTH NIGHT. This brand-new production transports the eccentric world of Illyria
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