Redhill accountancy firm, Kingston Smith, is delighted to announce that two members of its Tax team, Tom Acland and Michelle Denny, have achieved outstanding results in the Chartered Tax
Business confidence remains weak following the employer NI rise, with just under half of firms (49%) expecting turnover to increase in the next 12 months The proportion of businesses expecting to put up prices over the next three months eases
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The New Victoria Theatre Woking has today (Wednesday 18th June) announced additional casting for this year’s enchanting family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The show stars Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph as The Wicked Queen, alongside broadcaster
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Access free support and services from the National Cyber Security Centre to keep your business safe Running a business in 2025 involves being online in some capacity. Your business might operate from a physical premises, but if you have an
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Responding to the publication of the Government’s Infrastructure Strategy, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy, said: “A 10-year strategy for infrastructure will give businesses and supply chains much needed clarity and certainty to plan. Crucially it will create
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Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (17 April) that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by one month until the end of June, BCC director general Adam Marshall said: “Businesses will be pleased that the Chancellor has responded
READ MORE***£450m fund available to SMEs in Surrey and Sussex *** ***£100m set aside for SMEs either already trading or aspiring to trade internationally*** ***Part of UK wide £12bn HSBC UK SME fund*** HSBC UK has recently launched a £450 million
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Is your business complying amid heightened HMRC scrutiny? Thousands of businesses in Surrrey could potentially face financial penalties for underpaying staff on wages. The latest list published by the government includes 518 businesses in the UK which hadn’t correctly paid
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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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Cooper Parry (CP), the UK’s most progressive professional services group, has acquired the leading specialist management adviser: Liberty Corporate Finance (Liberty). This marks the 14th deal in just over 2 years as CP’s unique challenger spirit drives big firm capability,
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Help shape the borough’s future by commenting on the main modifications to our updated Local Plan in the next consultation, as agreed by the Executive at its meeting last night (4 September). Cllr Paul Spooner, Leader of the Council, says:
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Filing your Self Assessment tax return might not be the first thing on your to-do list, but tackling it early can offer some advantages. By staying ahead of the deadline, you can save time, stress, and even potentially money. Here,
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East Surrey College is offering local businesses the opportunity to secure their talent pipeline with accounting and business administration apprentices who are seeking reputable employers. 73% of UK companies currently experience skills shortages, with many specifically facing difficulties hiring accounting
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Funding for a community project to provide full ‘fibre to the premises’ (FTTP) broadband to connect Guildford’s rural communities was agreed by the Executive on Tuesday 28 August. An investment of £10,000 will go to ‘Broadband for Surrey Hills Limited’
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An unforgettable day of courage and community spirit took place on Saturday 14 June, as Guildford Cathedral’s Daring Descent fundraising challenge saw 27 brave participants, including The Right Reverend Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford, abseil 160 feet down the Cathedral
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Shevaun Haviland, BCC Director General, has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). She was awarded her CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2025 for services to business. Responding to the news of
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Farnborough Hill has raised £1,000 for local Hospice Care charity Phyllis Tuckwell, through sales of its home-grown apple juice, Apple Heaven. The school has been making Apple Heaven.
READ MOREThis period’s registration is now open to SMEs and Suppliers that have an interest in dealing with enquiries relating to fast tracked, lower value Government & Public Sector contracts. These contracts are not advertised (because the value is below the
READ MORECurchod & Co has been announced as the “Most Active Commercial Property Agent in Surrey 2019” by national property magazine, Estates Gazette. As part of its annual competition, the national trade publication looks at the volume of property transactions recorded
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Commenting on the government’s announcement that wearing a face covering will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July, BCC Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said: “Businesses need clarity on the approach to the wearing of face coverings
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If the Government is serious about growth, then it cannot tax business any further, Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is set to warn. At the BCC’s Global Annual Conference 2025, she will unveil new research showing the impact
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