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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Launch of the inaugural Surrey business sustainability awards
9th February 2021
CREST21 Business Awards to go live on Monday 1 February The Surrey CREST21 Business Awards have been founded by the Woking News & Mail, in association with the University of Surrey’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability and supported by headline
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Guildford Council Leader Appointed To EM3 Board
29th January 2021
Guildford Borough Council leader Joss Bigmore has joined Enterprise M3’s Board to support the LEP’s plans for local economic recovery. An economist and former City trader, Joss said he was looking forward to contributing to the LEP’s strategic work in
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Firms begin to reopen but one in ten cannot implement government guidance safely
19th May 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of firms surveyed are in a position to partially restart operations as lockdown restrictions are eased: · 83 per cent of respondents report that they know some or a lot of details about government guidance on working safely · 37 per
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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 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 Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 25th July 2022
26th July 2022
National Focus It is always a challenge to create an update within anything more than 24 hours of publication. As we go to print the leadership of the Conservative party is well under way with Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss
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The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre launches new discounts in the face of the cost – of – living crisis
29th July 2022
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is delighted to be offering a range of new discounts and offers to ensure that theatre remains affordable. In the face of the cost – of – living crisis the theatre has launched two new discounts
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Two-thirds of respondents awaiting funds from furlough scheme as payday approaches
16th April 2020
Results from the third BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of businesses responding to the survey have now furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting funds from the government’s Job Retention Scheme to enable them to pay staff. 66% of survey respondents have furloughed staff in anticipation of scheme going live More
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 28th November 2022
28th November 2022
Budget reaction The Chancellor stayed true to his word in focusing on financial stability and targeting support for the most vulnerable in society. But in the teeth of a recession, this statement has not increased business confidence. Businesses welcomed support with business rates, and retention of the employment allowance, although the reduction in the dividend allowance will impact many smaller firms.
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BCC Reacts To Latest UK Labour Market Figures
20th April 2021
Commenting on ONS Labour Market statistics for April 2021 published today, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms that the UK labour market remains subdued. While there was a marginal fall in the unemployment rate, the squeeze on activity from ongoing
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East Sussex firefighters pass vote of no confidence in fire service leadership
19th June 2024
Firefighters in East Sussex have unanimously passed a motion of no confidence in the senior leadership team of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, at a meeting of the East Sussex Fire Brigades Union brigade committee. The committee is
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Finch expands its footprint in the South with the purchase of Headley Group
19th January 2021
Despite the turbulent market, insurance broker Finch has announced its purchase of independent; Headley Group, which includes Chambers member Robinson Buckley. This marks Finch’s 12th acquisition as part of Ethos Broking and its first for 2021. Headley Group was founded in
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BCC comments on proposals for new UK immigration system
19th February 2020
Commenting on the government’s policy proposals for a points-based immigration system, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “The speed and scale of these changes will require significant adjustment by businesses. “Companies are already investing heavily in home-grown talent across the
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BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee report
29th May 2019
Commenting on the Migration Advisory Committee’s report, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Expanding the Shortage Occupation List will help businesses access the skills they need when they can’t recruit locally.
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Surrey, Get Ready For The NHS COVID19 App
23rd September 2020
We all have our part to play in keeping Surrey safe and businesses in particular have a vital role to play to ensure workplaces are COVID-secure. We wanted to write to you to make sure you were aware of some
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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 10th April
12th April 2023
We have had a very short pause in activity as everyone focused on a long weekend, but events are stepping up again to provide businesses opportunities to meet up with potential clients and suppliers. The Local Skills Improvement Plan
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MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL WE HAVE A CAST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR YOU ALL!
18th June 2025
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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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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