Surrey Secures £12m Research Grant for Green Telecommunications Network
6th January 2023
Ensuring the future of the UK’s telecommunication network is secure, caters to all of society, boosts the economy and is highly energy efficient is the goal of a new £12m international project led by the 5/6G Innovation Centre at
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Continued commitment to tackling air quality and the climate change emergency
9th January 2020
On 23 July the Council declared a climate emergency and we confirmed our commitment to collaborate with partners to achieve a net zero carbon emissions target goal by 2030 and launched a Climate Change and Innovation Board (CCIB). Cllr Caroline
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BCC comments on proposals for new UK immigration system
19th February 2020
Commenting on the government’s policy proposals for a points-based immigration system, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “The speed and scale of these changes will require significant adjustment by businesses. “Companies are already investing heavily in home-grown talent across the
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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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BCC responds to ‘time is running out’ campaign
19th October 2020
Commenting on the launch of the government’s ‘time is running out’ campaign, urging businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Facing the triple threat of a resurgent Coronavirus, tightening restrictions
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Launch of the Surrey Climate Commission
21st May 2019
Surrey, like other parts of the country, must act to respond to the ever-increasing challenge of climate change. With reducing resources facing local Government there is a need for a wider strategy to achieve the necessary carbon reduction targets. The
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Surrey Choices Celebrates Disabled and Neurodivergent people and Partners at their Celebrating Success Awards 2024
24th May 2024
On Wednesday 15 May 2024 Surrey Choices celebrated disabled and neurodivergent people and partners at their annual Celebrating Success Awards at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking. Family, friends, and colleagues came together to recognise this year’s winners in beautiful surroundings. Celebrating
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Surrey Business School welcomes international expertise in leading business fields
4th June 2019
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and the Association of Master of Business Administration, Surrey Business School (SBS) at the University of Surrey affirms its excellent reputation as it attracts some of the sector’s leading
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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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Gatwick’s strong revival will create the dynamic, connected and innovative business environment necessary to diversify the region’s economy
18th May 2021
Gatwick commits to work with local partners to ensure the region is attractive to emerging economic clusters, including digital, advanced manufacturing and green technologies Airport will also support a range of employment, skills, sustainable growth and supply chain initiatives in response
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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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WHO IS GEF? UK exports could surge if SME export finance guarantee scheme promoted more effectively
7th June 2024
SME BOOST: Exports could grow if more companies were aware of ‘GEF’ – the General Export Facility, says Mark Barrie, funding and strategic partnership director with Azets SME exports could grow if more companies were aware of and using ‘GEF’
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Young People Need Your Help More Than Ever: Sleep Anywhere But Your Bed to Help Prevent Youth Homelessness
22nd July 2020
(Photo Caption: Join YMCA DownsLink Group’s biggest fundraising event of the year, Sleep Easy, Friday 9th October 2020, to raise money to tackle the causes of youth homelessness.) Family breakdown is a leading cause of youth homelessness and pressure created
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Local housing charity receives lottery funding
19th July 2022
Local housing charity, Spelthorne Rentstart, has recently been awarded just under £500,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund. Spelthorne Rentstart run a rent deposit scheme which helps single people and childless couples on low incomes to access private rented
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He’s Returning – For One Night Only!
29th July 2022
He’s one of the most charismatic personalities on and off the rugby pitch and TV, and by very popular demand, Martin Bayfield is returning to the stage to host the 2022 Surrey Property Awards, alongside Sarah Gobran, actor and co-founder of the Guildford
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A Changed Landscape for Patents in Europe
5th July 2023
Patents have long been a key tool in the armoury for protecting innovation, but a challenge for those who trade across borders is that patent rights have historically been enforced on a country-by-country basis, meaning that cross-border enforcement
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Don’t Worry About Inflation (Yet)
23rd April 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic shows signs of having reached its peak, at least for this infection wave, attention is beginning to turn to what comes next for the global economy; which is undoubtedly now in its first recession in over
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BCC comments on UK’s official departure from the EU
31st January 2020
As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11-month transition period, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “In our business communities, this historic moment will bring
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The Cellar Rooms at Reigate Manor
22nd July 2019
The Cellar Rooms…..the hidden private party venue in Reigate! Not only is Reigate Manor known as being a very busy function hotel and a venue that hosts many networking events, it is also home to a fantastic party space in
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Surrey Chambers Export Breakfast – a review by Surrey Translation Bureau
22nd July 2019
“Exporting is vital to the UK economy and our strategy for a Global Britain. Businesses that export are more productive, create more jobs, and pay higher wages. Our export success spans across sectors and regions of the UK, from aerospace
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