BCC comments on Prime Minister’s vision for EU trade deal
3rd February 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech in London today, in which he outlines his view for a future trade deal with the European Union, BCC Director General Adam Marshall, said: “Business communities want the negotiations to succeed, and are ready
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BCC responds to the announcement of new national lockdowns in England
5th January 2021
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement of a new, national lockdown in England, and following the implementation of a lockdown in Scotland earlier today, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses will understand why the Prime Minister has felt compelled to act on the spiralling threat
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M&A Alumni Returns as Partner to RSM UK to Bolster Team in the South
25th May 2023
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed Gemma Legg as a partner within its corporate finance team in Reading. Gemma rejoins RSM from KPMG, where she was a director in the Thames Valley and South Coast
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BCC comments on GDP figures
10th May 2019
Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While there was a strengthening in UK GDP growth in the first quarter, the headline
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 4th May 2022
4th May 2022
Surrey Business Expo Last week’s Business Expo was an absolute roaring success with many old acquaintances meeting up as well as many new connections being made. The exhibition was packed with a variety of local exhibitors showcasing their products and
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GSC Present A Christmas Carol
28th October 2020
A CHRISTMAS CAROL By Charles Dickens Adapted by Naylah Ahmed Directed by Natasha Rickman 17-27 DECEMBER 2020 PENELOPE KEITH and BRIAN BLESSED to feature in a new online adaptation of Dickens’ classic Christmas story adapted by NAYLAH AHMED, in co-production
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Morr & Co Strengthens Teams with Two New Partners
23rd August 2022
Morr & Co LLP are delighted to announce the addition of two new Partners, Anne McAllister who has been promoted to Partner in the Family Law team, and Kristine Ng who is joining Morr & Co as a Property Dispute
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Banish the January Blues as the Jaw-Dropping Family Fun of Demon Dentist Arrives in Woking!
5th January 2023
The bestselling children’s author David Walliams and the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have teamed up for a brand-new production of Demon Dentist. This is their latest collaboration after Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy, both of which received Olivier award
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Big band show is a blast for Hospice
29th October 2019
Buoyed up by a message of support from Hollywood superstar Lily James, a fundraising big band night in aid of Princess Alice Hospice raised the roof on Saturday 12 October. The star of Downton Abbey, Baby Driver and Cinderella also
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Hartsfield Manor is re-opening on Monday 13th July
13th July 2020
Hartsfield Manor, a 19th century manor house hotel based in Betchworth is re-opening on Monday 13th July after being closed for over 110 days. The last few months at Hartsfield Manor have not been the summer that we originally planned
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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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Curchod & Co Boosts Building Surveying Team With Appointment Of Duncan Firstbrook
19th September 2019
Curchod & Co has appointed Duncan Firstbrook MRICS, who will be joining the Building Surveying Team working out of the firm’s Farnham office. Duncan is a Chartered Building Surveyor graduating with a degree from the University of Brighton in 1998.
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Energy regulator Ofgem adds fuel to the SECRC Advisory Group
21st June 2022
The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East is pleased to announce Matthew Cowlard, Cyber Policy Lead within Ofgem’s Cyber Regulation team as the latest member to join the centre’s Advisory Group. Matthew is a security professional with a cyber
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Brooklands Museum Shortlisted for High-Profile Award Recognising Innovative Programme that Supports Local School Children
28th March 2023
Brooklands Museum, in Weybridge, Surrey, is thrilled to announce it has been shortlisted for the ‘Learning Programme of the Year’ in the Museums + Heritage Awards 2023, for ‘Learning Without Borders’; a learning programme created in partnership with Bourne
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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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Surrey Translation Bureau staff join campaign to raise awareness about endometriosis
2nd March 2021
Some of the female staff members at Surrey Translation Bureau (STB) are raising funds for Endometriosis UK to create more awareness about the condition. 1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis, but it is rarely talked about. The team
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Spelthorne’s Platinum Party for the Queen
10th June 2022
Spelthorne was painted purple as we celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee over the Bank Holiday weekend. From picnics in the park, street parties and a 100 strong flotilla along the River Thames from Shepperton, residents were ready to party to
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 27th February
2nd March 2023
We have been busy working with our Chamber colleagues across the country to come up with a wish list, which we have presented to the government so that they can relieve cost and recruitment pressures on businesses. It follows
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6 Tips for finding the right developer for your next project
5th December 2019
We’ve all probably heard tales from friends and colleagues about a “project from hell”, be it a new website or software project that’s gone wrong. Something that ends up not delivering on the requirements and usually well over time &
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Exciting New Range of Honda SUV’s Launched in 2023
3rd August 2023
In 2023 there has never been a better time to visit Trident Honda Ottershaw dealership with the launch of three new SUV models within a three-month period. Both the new ZR-V and the new CR-V will be on show
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