Moore Kingston Smith’s annual Charity Quiz Night raises £2,500 for Mind and Rockinghorse
28th November 2019
The Moore Kingston Smith Charity Quiz which took place on the 14 November at the Arora Hotel in Gatwick, raised £1,250 each for Mind and Rockinghorse. Representatives from each charity took part in the 21st annual quiz, along with
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General Election 2024 tax pledges
19th June 2024
With the General Election fast approaching, we are helping you decode the political parties’ tax plans. It isn’t easy to make sense of all the tax pledges that have emerged in the election campaign so far. We have broken down
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Ransomware Threats Are Rapidly Advancing With Major Consequences for Businesses
3rd May 2023
A new report revealed that over a 12-month period, ransomware attacks affected 73% of UK organisations. In the last few months, the Guardian newspaper and Royal Mail hit the headlines after both suffering significant ransomware attacks. So, what exactly is ransomware?
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Forest Bathing+ immersive nature therapy events return to Newlands Corner
13th July 2020
If you are looking for a way to relax and re-charge those batteries whilst benefiting from the health giving properties of nature and ancient woodland, then you will be pleased to hear that The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) is now
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RSM Reading to Hold Event for Donors to Come Forward in Support Rising Boxing Star
16th March 2023
RSM Reading is holding an event on Thursday 23 March aimed at people between the ages of 18-30 to come to their offices and register to become potential donors in support of 18-year-old local boxing star Reuben Muston. The
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Loan schemes still slow to help many cash-strapped firms – but furlough scheme preventing redundancies
29th April 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the majority of businesses surveyed ahead of changes to the scheme announced on 27 April did not intend to seek financial support through CBILS bank loans and most of those
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Businesses invited to step up for Surrey 5 Peaks Hikeathon
24th July 2020
Local charity, The Surrey Care Trust is asking businesses to make miles of smiles for disadvantaged people in Surrey by entering a corporate team in the big Surrey 5 Peaks Hikeathon across the stunning Surrey Hills on Saturday 12 September.
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BCC responds to new social distancing measures
24th March 2020
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement of further restrictions to tackle the spread of Coronavirus this evening (Monday 23rd March), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses must play their part to help limit the spread of Coronavirus. “As the
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British Cycling and SweetSpot Group unveil new 10-year Tour of Britain partnership
29th November 2019
British Cycling and SweetSpot are delighted to announce a new 10-year partnership between the organisations which will see SweetSpot continue to deliver the Tour of Britain, the UK’s most prestigious cycle race, for the next decade. The Tour of Britain
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Hit the beach this August for the return of Guildford-on-Sea
23rd July 2019
Enjoy all the fun of the seaside this August as Guildford-on-Sea returns to the banks of the River Wey. Located next to The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford’s urban beach is free to enter and open daily from 10am to
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 10th March 2022
10th March 2022
The news from Ukraine continues to be deeply concerning and we are here to support any businesses affected by the current situation. Several chamber members are running specific events to support those in the midst of the crisis, and we
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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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Weathering the Covid-19 pandemic storm in a mindful way
20th November 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly stretched everyone’s capacity in some way or another. It has been challenging on all fronts, but especially the isolation that has been enforced, to help reduce contagion across regions. This has seen a considerable impact
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An update from Fetcham Park House
29th July 2020
The doors at Fetcham Park are open once again and welcoming our clients back. As lockdown eases, and with safety measures in place, life has returned to the House which has been adapted for working under the ‘new normal’ conditions.
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Businesses Across Hampshire & Surrey Can Now Access FREE Courses to Help Address Green Skills Gaps
27th March 2023
Government funding has enabled colleges across Hampshire and Surrey to come together to create a suite of online courses that help address key green skills and help individuals on their journey towards greener careers. As the UK strives towards
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Awards Open For Businesswomen Across Sussex and Surrey
25th January 2023
After receiving many enquiries, organisers of the hugely popular Dynamic Awards have announced they are now open for entries. The 2023 awards, organised by Platinum Media Group, will celebrate the outstanding achievements of female business leaders across Sussex and
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Spelthorne added to Government watchlist
18th September 2020
Due to a continued rise in coronavirus cases, Spelthorne Borough has now been placed on the government’s Covid-19 watchlist and is officially an ‘area of concern’. Data shows a sustained rise in coronavirus case numbers in Spelthorne that is out
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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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BCC / Totaljobs: No business sector immune from recruitment difficulties
15th May 2019
Recruitment intentions were strong in the first quarter of the year but nearly 75% of firms reported a shortage of suitable candidates, according to the landmark publication of the Quarterly Recruitment Outlook released today (Wednesday) by the British Chambers of
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The Forest Bathing Institute plays host to BBC2’s ‘Stories of Us’
10th August 2020
The Surrey Hills have built up a reputation for being an area of outstanding natural beauty. Surrounded by rolling hills and ancient woodland, Newlands Corner, near Guildford is at the heart of Surrey. With its stunning landscape and unspoilt beauty,
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