Your international business needs multilingual platforms now more than ever
7th September 2020
As businesses start getting back on their feet, they need to adapt to the new norms. Face-to-face networking, physical interactions with stakeholders and store visits from potential and existing customers have reduced considerably and the digital marketplace has gained
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Rapid Community Testing Initiative To Start Rolling Out In Surrey
12th February 2021
Targeted community testing initiative to launch to drive down transmission rates Testing to begin in Surrey to help protect people most at risk, using rapid turnaround tests supplied by NHS Test and Trace The targeted community testing initiative,
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Gatwick looking forward to a strong summer – and will reopen its South Terminal later this month to meet demand – as airport publishes annual results
11th March 2022
Despite continually changing travel restrictions – and the emergence of the Omicron variant – an encouraging end to 2021 saw passenger numbers at Gatwick exceed 1 million in August, September, October, and December – helping reduce the airport’s annual losses
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GDP Growth Continues to Head in Wrong Direction
13th January 2023
Reacting to the ONS GDP figures for November, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures for November provide further evidence that UK economic growth is heading in the wrong direction, despite this period normally being among the busiest
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New Chapter for Mackrell Turner Garrett
12th May 2023
Partners and staff at Mackrell Turner Garett are delighted to announce the firm’s merger with established south coast legal brand, Dutton Gregory Solicitors. Both full-service law firms were established over 70 years ago and have since proved their commitment
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 6th October 2022
6th October 2022
Energy explained Having announced support for businesses with their energy we have been finding out what this actually means. The new scheme is all about capping wholesale energy costs. Wholesale (commodity) electricity prices will be capped at 21.1p/kWh and gas
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Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford Endorsed as a Leading Law Firm in the South East by Legal 500 2020
9th October 2020
Charles Russell Speechlys has received outstanding endorsements in Legal 500 2020, a comprehensive guide to the best law firms in the UK. The international firm was recognised in 67 categories nationally, with Charles Russell Speechlys’ Guildford-based office being ranked as
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The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre present an array of entertaining and enlightening events with some familiar faces!
27th July 2022
This autumn brings a star-studded cast of guests to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. From cricket, children’s books and gardening events to stories of the stage and screen from acclaimed British actors, these exciting one-night events offer something to engage everyone!
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Weak GDP Growth Forecast For 2020 As Business Investment Falls
9th December 2019
UK economic growth in 2020 is forecast to slow to its weakest rate since the financial crisis as higher government spending struggles to offset falling business investment, weakening net trade and sluggish consumer spending. GDP growth is forecast to
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Surrey fire service has received just 10% of external wall plans since the introduction of new fire safety regulation
30th April 2024
New research from signage specialists, FASTSIGNS UK, has revealed that Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has only received 10 percent of external wall plans and no building plans, since the introduction of the Government’s updated fire safety regulations. The regulation, known
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 19th June 2023
20th June 2023
The Surrey Chambers of Commerce AGM took place last week in the beautiful setting of the Merry Harriers in Hambledon. Following the formal business, where President Daniel Morgan gave an overview of a very active year in the life
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Prime Minister announces new local Covid Alert Levels
13th October 2020
Yesterday (12/10/2020) the Prime Minister set out how the government will further simplify and standardise local rules by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England. He confirmed the levels will be set at medium, high, and very high.
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BCC Statement Following PM Resignation
20th October 2022
Reacting to the PM’s resignation, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Following weeks of chaos and uncertainty, the Prime Minister has resigned. Her resignation means the UK now faces even greater uncertainty, just as it stands on the cusp of a recession. “It is now vital the Conservative Party speedily comes to
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Businesses To Reskill And Upskill Employees For Innovation South Virtual Event
29th January 2021
The Innovation South Virtual Campus (@ISVirtualCampus) has launched a range of free online courses to help employers fill digital skills gaps in their businesses for free. Funded by the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (EM3 LEP) Enterprise M3 in collaboration
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BCC responds to ONS’ August labour market figures
11th August 2020
Commenting on the ONS labour market figures for August 2020, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “While the headline data continues to lag behind the reality on the ground, the decline in the number of employees on payrolls and hours worked is
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Surrey Research Park appoints Grant Bourhill as new Chief Executive
27th April 2021
Surrey Research Park, home to over 4,000 jobs and contributing over £620m in value to the UK economy, has today announced the appointment of Grant Bourhill as its Chief Executive. Grant Bourhill joins Surrey Research Park from the University of
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FINAL CALL: DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR EVERYWOMAN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
18th June 2025
London, 17 June 2025 – The nominations deadline for this year’s everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, in association with BGF, has been extended. Female entrepreneurs now have until midnight on 14th July 2025 to submit their entries for this extraordinary showcase
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The hand sanitiser produced by this Surrey distillery is now available for local businesses to order.
29th April 2020
Silent Pool Distillers are based in Albury, near Guildford and produce award winning Silent Pool Gin as well as a range of small batch gins. At the beginning of March – when the Covid-19 crisis really hit hard – the
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Top Tips to Help Your Business Use Less Energy This Autumn
25th October 2022
With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye on how much they’re using day to day. We know that small business owners are working flat out to keep their business running and
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Moore Barlow promotes five to partner
4th June 2020
SOUTHAMPTON (4 June 2020): Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow today announced the appointment of five new partners, as well as the progression of several existing partners within the firm’s equity structure. The five-strong cohort of new partners include:
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