Demand Conditions Improve in March as Inflation Retreats
28th April 2023
Key Findings South East firms see strongest rise in sales for almost a year Output expands, but recruitment challenges prevent job creation Slower, albeit sharp, increases in input costs and output charges Economic conditions in the South East continued to
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An Update on Carriage Surfacing Works from Surrey Highways
26th October 2018
Please find below details of our upcoming carriageway surfacing works in Guildford town centre which are all taking place at night, working hours from 20:00-06:00. Sydenham Road – 29 October for 1 night from junction of South Hill to Bright
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Tax-cutting Promises Upheld in Mini-Budget – September 2022
26th September 2022
The rumours ahead of the mini-Budget were all about tax-cutting measures, and the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, didn’t disappoint. What key changes were announced and how will they impact you? National Insurance The 1.25% rise
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BCC and COBCOE combine networks to support UK and European businesses through Brexit and beyond
24th June 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe (COBCOE) announce that they have reached an agreement that will see 24 additional British Chambers across Europe become part of the BCC’s Global Business Network –
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BCC responds to changes to England’s quarantine restrictions
3rd July 2020
Commenting on the government’s announcement of quarantine-free travel with a specified list of ‘low-risk’ countries, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Businesses will be pleased to see the back of the UK government’s damaging blanket quarantine policy, but they will also be asking a lot of questions about its replacement. “It’s
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2019: Economic conditions weaken as manufacturing slump continues
4th October 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey – now in its thirtieth year as the largest UK private sector survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that UK economic conditions weakened in the third quarter amid
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Record Number of Partners from Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford Endorsed in Legal 500 2019
15th October 2019
Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford has received outstanding endorsements in Legal 500 2019, a comprehensive guide to the best law firms in the UK. The Guildford-based firm was recognised in 13 categories for law firms in the South East including
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BCC: Delivering all of HS2 is vital to unlocking economic growth
17th May 2019
Commenting on the Lords Economic Affairs Committee report into High Speed 2, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Northern England is in desperate need of major rail investment, and we are pleased that
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Brooklands Museum Marks the 80th Anniversary of the Dambuster’s Raid With a New Exhibition Recognising Inventor and Engineer Sir Barnes Wallis
17th May 2023
Tuesday, 16th, and Wednesday, 17th May 2023, mark the 80th anniversary of the Dambuster’s Raid on the primary targets in the Ruhr Valley, Germany. Brooklands Museum, Weybridge is commemorating the milestone with the opening of a brand-new permanent exhibition, Inventing
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Real Change Guildford launches to help the borough’s homeless
11th July 2019
Residents and businesses of Guildford gathered at the Guildhall on Monday 8 July to celebrate the launch of Real Change Guildford. Working in partnership with key organisations that aim to help the homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless,
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ramsac Wins ‘World Class’ Status for Workplace Culture
12th January 2023
The Surrey Based IT support and security experts, ramsac, have been awarded the highest ‘World Class’ rating in the 2023 UK Best Companies to Work For Awards, for the second year running. Each year, thousands of UK businesses sign
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BCC: New survey shows potential impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on UK business investment, recruitment intentions
12th September 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce publishes new research demonstrating some of the potential real-world consequences of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on the 31st of October. A survey of over 1,500 companies by the leading business group – covering of
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Why Virtual Work Experience Matters for Gatwick Airport
28th March 2023
Speakers for Schools is a youth social mobility charity that connects 14-19-year-olds from thousands of state schools and colleges with employers so that they can learn more about careers and explore the world of work. Since the launch of
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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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Rising Tennis Stars Set To Make Their Mark At Foxhill’s International Tennis Event
28th July 2022
A combination of established top-250 world ranked players and young emerging talent looking to make their breakthrough have been confirmed for next week’s GB Pro-Series tennis tournament at Foxhills Club & Resort. A total of 56 professionals from around
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BCC comments on Prime Minister’s statement
26th February 2019
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons on the next steps in the Brexit process, Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director of Policy and Campaigns at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While this a giant political
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Farnborough Airport Becomes The UK’S First Business Aviation Airport To Achieve The Highest Level Of Carbon Accreditation
26th July 2023
Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, and the home of British aviation, has today announced that it has been awarded Level 4+, the highest level of carbon accreditation, by the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) scheme. ACA is the
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Vision Engineering first Surrey business to support the ‘Queen’s Green Canopy’ initiative
27th October 2021
LONDON, 27 OCTOBER 2021: Vision Engineering Limited (Woking, UK) welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to its Global HQ & Manufacturing facility in Send, Surrey, to present them with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for its Lynx EVO ergonomic stereo microscope.
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BCC responds to ONS GDP figures for November
15th January 2021
Commenting on GDP figures for November 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The latest figures highlight the continued damage being done to the UK economy by coronavirus. “The decline in output in November was largely driven by the
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James’s Press-Up Challenge Raises Over £8,500 as a ‘thank you’ to RNLI
5th January 2023
James Cope, an Associate Director at leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK, has raised over £8,500 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) by doing in total over half a million press-ups in a long running charity
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