BCC Welcomes Government Support for Businesses on Energy Bills
8th September 2022
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes this quick and positive intervention from Government. It is clear the new Prime Minister has listened to
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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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GBH Law Advises Menzies LLP on Merger with Wags LLP
20th July 2023
GBH Law, a leading corporate law firm, is delighted to announce its advisory role in the recent merger of the business and assets of Wags LLP with Menzies LLP. This strategic merger marks a significant milestone in the growth
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Fit For The Future
4th April 2024
The ‘Fit for 55’ package is a set of proposals for making the EU’s climate goal to reduce EU GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030 a legal obligation. EU countries are working on new legislation to achieve this
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Wilkins Kennedy – New name, same personal advice
13th October 2020
We wanted to share with you the news that as of 7 September our name changed from Wilkins Kennedy to Azets. Whilst this represents a great step forward for our people and our business, it is very much business as
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An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
3rd September 2020
Data is showing some rises in COVID-19 case numbers in areas of Surrey and residents should remain vigilant to slow any spread of the virus. As part of the Local Outbreak Control Plan for Surrey we made a commitment to
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Surrey arts venues’ vital contribution to town centre income and well-being
22nd February 2021
University Of Surrey study shows how the county’s venues make wider impact A recent study by the University of Surrey, in partnership with the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford; Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, Compton, and The Lightbox gallery and museum,
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Tilney Smith & Williamson expands in Surrey with the acquisition of HFS Milbourne
5th March 2021
Tilney Smith & Williamson is pleased to announce that it has acquired HFS Milbourne, one of the leading financial and investment advisory firms in Surrey. HFS Milbourne is based in Guildford and supports clients with c£450 million of assets under
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: most firms can be ready for ‘restart’ within three weeks
6th May 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the vast majority of firms surveyed say they will require three weeks or less to prepare to restart operations alongside any loosening of the UK lockdown. Smaller businesses may be
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M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange | Upcoming Closures
12th March 2024
We are writing to advise you of our planned closures for the next two weeks, weeks commencing Monday 11th March and Monday 18th March. Please consider these closures when planning your journey. Our overnight closures usually start from 10pm and
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ramsac celebrates 30 years of being at the heart of IT
21st March 2022
Leading Surrey-based IT Service Provider, ramsac is celebrating its 30th birthday in March. The company was incorporated on March 17th 1992 by Rob May and Sally Cooper, at a time when a personal computer cost around £5,000 and the internet
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 2nd December 2021
2nd December 2021
As we approach the end of the year it is quite astonishing how resilient businesses have been throughout nearly two years of disruption. The atmosphere at the recent Surrey Business Awards, run in conjunction with our wonderful media partners, Platinum,
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Outlook Worsening as Production Sector of Economy Hits Trouble
11th November 2022
Reacting to the first ONS estimates on GDP for Q3 2022, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s figures, showing a 0.2% fall in the quarterly estimate for Q3 GDP, as well as a 0.6% fall in monthly
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Policing on hand to help businesses in the fight against cybercrime
5th June 2024
In the dynamic world of digital business, the threat of cyber crime looms large, regardless of the size of your organisation. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) often find themselves particularly vulnerable targets for online criminals. As a serving Police Officer,
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BCC responds to Prime Minister’s statement
24th May 2019
Responding to the announcement that Theresa May will step down as Prime Minister, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We wish the Prime Minister well and thank her for her decades of public service.
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British Chambers of Commerce response to Conservative Party manifesto
25th November 2019
In his initial response to the publication of the Conservative Party manifesto, BCC Director General, Dr Adam Marshall said: “While the Conservative manifesto strikes some of the right notes, business communities across the UK will be looking to see
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BCC responds to Sunak announcement on extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
12th May 2020
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (12 May) that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended to October, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “The extension of the Job Retention Scheme will come as a huge help and a
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An Update from Your Sanctuary
17th July 2020
A WOKING-based domestic abuse charity has been awarded more than £60,000 in additional funding to help with the costs of adapting working practices during lockdown and coping with the expected increase in demand for its services. Your Sanctuary is one
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Directors in financially stressed businesses still face risks, despite the anticipated government support measures
30th April 2020
Greg Palfrey, National head of Restructuring Recovery Services at Smith & Williamson, the financial and professional services group, anticipates government changes to insolvency laws intended to help businesses in financial trouble and explains why individual directors need to be careful.
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – July 14th 2021
14th July 2021
Moving forward cautiously There is no doubt that positivity is starting to creep back into our business conversations, and many are very happy to be opening up to more people. There is a danger, however, that some of the instructions
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