Positivity Amongst Tenants at Surrey Research Park
8th October 2020
Over one third of businesses (37%) who responded to a recent Surrey Research Park tenant survey plan to increase headcount by the end of 2020. These businesses represent a range of sectors including healthcare, MedTech, space, IT software development, professional
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Woking Mind and Woking Works Partnership
23rd March 2022
Woking Mind are excited to be working in partnership with Woking Works to raise awareness of the importance of promoting good mental health in the workplace. Woking Mind operates across Surrey with a variety of services designed to support the
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Remove blockers in the skills system to alleviate recruitment struggles, says BCC and Indeed
25th June 2019
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London Gatwick Airport Welcomes Further Four New Norse Atlantic Long-Haul Routes to Key Hubs on East and West Coast USA
28th February 2023
New London Gatwick routes to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Boston, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale this summer The airline will be operating up to 36 flights per week between Gatwick and seven US destinations – including New York
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GBH Law Advises on Sale of Trichord Limited to Perigon GmbH
7th July 2023
Specialist mergers and acquisitions experts GBH Law are pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of Trichord Limited to Perigon GmbH, a subsidiary of the Sihl Group. The transaction marks a significant milestone for both companies and
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Picturing People: The Ingram Collection of Modern British Art
25th October 2017
From 20th January to 1st April 2018, The Lightbox gallery and museum will present ‘Picturing People’, a new exhibition from The Ingram Collection of Modern British Art. The exhibition will explore interpretations of the human face and figure – a source
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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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Net Zero Change Pivotal to UK Plc’s Competitiveness
14th June 2023
Business says a partnership with Government is vital to meet the UK’s commitment to be Net Zero by 2050. The proposal is a centrepiece of a new report from business leaders which recommends how we successfully transition to a
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BCC launches Chamber Business Awards at London Stock Exchange
25th March 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), on Thursday 7th March, launched its flagship Chamber Business Awards at London Stock Exchange. Northcoders, last year’s winner of the ‘Business of the Year’ award had the honour of opening trading at the London
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Surrey Chambers of Commerce Sets Out Ambitious Action Plan for Skills
11th August 2023
Creating a mechanism to deliver cultural and behavioural change in the local skills system is central to the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), published today by Surrey Chambers of Commerce following approval from the Secretary of State for Education.
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BCC comments on GDP and trade statistics
10th July 2019
Commenting on the latest UK GDP and trade statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Although there was modest rally in GDP growth between April and May,
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South East Manufacturing Bounces Back as Clouds Lighten – Make UK/BDO survey
21st March 2023
Recession fears ease though significant growth remains elusive South East manufacturers are seeing a rebound in activity in the first quarter of the year as the domestic and global markets have improved, easing fears of a significant recession for
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Shevaun Haviland: A Critical Time for Business to be Heard
17th May 2023
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is to urge the Government to reconnect with business as firms see no progress on the barriers to growth. She will speak out at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Global Annual
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Budget 2018: Full BCC reaction to Autumn Budget and OBR forecast
5th November 2018
Giving his reaction to the Autumn Budget 2018, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “In an atmosphere of unprecedented uncertainty and heightened political noise, the Chancellor has demonstrated that he is listening to business concerns by
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Demand Conditions Improve in March as Inflation Retreats
28th April 2023
Key Findings South East firms see strongest rise in sales for almost a year Output expands, but recruitment challenges prevent job creation Slower, albeit sharp, increases in input costs and output charges Economic conditions in the South East continued to
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Local company investment to benefit the Borough’s digital infrastructure
6th September 2018
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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Guildford – Still the only town in Surrey with a Purple Flag!
19th September 2019
For the sixth year in a row Guildford town centre has been recognised by the Purple Flag assessors for providing evenings and nights out that are safe, vibrant and varied. It remains the only town in the county and one
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Gatwick to reopen its South Terminal – and continue its recruitment campaign – as travel restrictions ease and half term starts
14th February 2022
Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal will reopen on Sunday 27 March as British Airways’ short-haul routes return, alongside increased operations from easyJet, Wizz and Vueling From today, testing requirements removed for vaccinated passengers arriving into the UK Gatwick and its
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Trade in Fuels Drives UK Imports and Exports in July
12th September 2022
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: Trade data overview Imports Overall goods imports from the EU decreased by 0.3% (lower car imports from Germany and
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Statement – Surrey Local Resilience Forum
1st February 2021
Surrey Local Resilience Forum (SLRF) is working with Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care to carry out a localised ‘surge testing’ programme in the Goldsworth Park and St Johns areas of Woking. This follows notification
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