BCC responds to new national Coronavirus restrictions
22nd September 2020
Responding to new national restrictions for England to combat a rising number of Coronavirus cases, announced by the Prime Minister today (22 September), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses understand that further restrictions are necessary to tackle the
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Furlough – Prolonging the Inevitable?
22nd May 2020
It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic is having a brutal, frankly harrowing, impact on labour markets across developed markets. Having been close to full employment at the beginning of the year, we are now in the midst of
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University of Surrey appoints Kerry Matthews as new Chief Student Officer
28th June 2022
Following an extensive search process, the University of Surrey has appointed Kerry Matthews as its new Chief Student Officer, with responsibility for the delivery of the services and support necessary to provide an outstanding student experience, from enrolment to graduation.
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Overseas Trade Sinks in June as Economic Headwinds Gain Strength
15th August 2022
Responding to the latest ONS data on the UK’s trade figures, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “June’s trade data ended what was a strong second quarter of the year overall with a damp squib. “The
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Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Needs More Volunteers
30th January 2023
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) needs your support! Having just announced that 2022 was the busiest year in its 33-year history, the life-saving charity is urgently seeking to recruit more volunteers in order to help with more
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The Forest Bathing Institute Co-Founder awarded Top 100 Global Woman Award
17th May 2024
Peer-reviewed author, Co-Founder of The Forest Bathing Institute, and champion for connecting children and adults with nature, Olga Terebenina, has been nominated as a global leader to follow over the coming decade. Olga outlines her own journey re challenges with
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Garden in the box festival at The Lightbox
24th March 2022
The Lightbox gallery and museum in Woking is launching its first one day garden festival – Garden in the Box which will celebrate the positive power of gardening. On Saturday 9 April 2022 from 10.30am – 5.00pm join The Lightbox
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Surrey Translation Bureau Extends Support for Translators Without Borders
16th June 2023
Surrey Translation Bureau (STB), a Surrey-based language service provider, is pleased to announce that it will be continuing to provide support to CLEAR Global and the Translators without Borders (TWB) community for another year. The extension of the partnership
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New Help and Advice Service for Healthcare Professionals
4th May 2020
A new Palliative Care Help and Advice service has been launched by Princess Alice Hospice, in Esher. Supported by Surrey Downs Integrated Care Partnership, the service is designed to support health and social care professionals caring for those with palliative
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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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Action stations as filter maker targets more community volunteering
23rd February 2024
A Surrey firm whose filtration products support process industries around the world is planning to make 2024 a record year for company volunteering for good causes. Team members at filter manufacturer Amazon Filters clocked up 55 days of hands-on voluntary
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Stag Print wins national award
5th December 2019
Surrey-based print and packaging company, Stag Print, is celebrating winning the Solutions for Packaging award at the national Solutions Awards 2019. Organised by Earth Island Publishing and held at the Café de Paris in London in November, the event
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With the clocks changing and nights drawing in, motorists urged to watch out for deer this autumn
10th October 2019
Motorists are being warned about the heightened risk of deer-vehicle collisions this autumn. The upcoming clock change will mean deer movement will coincide with peak commuting hours, increasing the likelihood of drivers seeing and colliding with a deer. We urge
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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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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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BCC comments on pilot scheme for seasonal workers
7th September 2018
Commenting on the pilot scheme to bring seasonal migrant workers to the UK, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment and Skills Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This is good news, and it’s not before time. With
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Latest Government Covid Info – 3rd August
3rd August 2020
As per the Prime Minister’s statement this on the afternoon of 31 July, plans to reopen higher risk settings from 1 August will be postponed for at least a fortnight. That means that, until 15 August at the earliest:
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Voter ID Roadshows
23rd February 2023
Spelthorne will be holding events in the Borough to help residents apply for their free Voter Authority Certificate (Voter ID) if needed. Voter identification (ID) will be required for the first time in polling stations from May 2023. This
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World explorer joins CREST Awards golfers at wildlife fundraiser
15th May 2024
International explorer Nick Hollis – the man who has taken on the world’s most challenging feats of endurance to promote environmental responsibility praised the golfers he joined at the CREST Business Awards Charity Golf Day who raised £4,000 for Surrey
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Experience Guildford extends support and help to businesses during COVID-19 crisis
19th March 2020
In light of the current and escalating situation with COVID-19, Experience Guildford, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is working hard to support businesses across the BID area and ensure every one of them are kept up to date on
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