Call For Female Entrepreneurs To Nominate Themselves For An Everywoman Award — And Take Their Place In The History Of The UK Economy
18th May 2023
The 21st everywoman Entrepreneur Awards Open for Nominations with New Categories for 2023. Reflecting the Ever-Changing Landscape of Britain’s Remarkable Women in Business 27 April 2023: The everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, the UK’s longest-running recognition programme for women in business,
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University of Surrey appoints Founding Director for the Surrey Institute for Sustainability
14th June 2022
Former Italian Minister of State for Education, University and Research and political economist Professor Lorenzo Fioramonti has been named the founding Director of the University of Surrey’s Institute for Sustainability. The appointment was made following an extensive international recruitment process.
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Oakleaf – We Need Your Help!
1st April 2020
As you may know, Oakleaf draws people out of isolation and loneliness. But now, in these unprecedented times, every client is back into the confinement they worked so hard to break free from. We are working around the clock to
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SURREY BUSINESS NEWS: Economic risk from cyber breaches rising fast
17th June 2025
Large businesses in Surrey are increasingly exposed to cyberattacks, with fresh data showing a clear link between company size and breach frequency – but experts are warning that smaller firms may be dangerously underestimating the threat. According to the latest
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 19th June 2023
20th June 2023
The Surrey Chambers of Commerce AGM took place last week in the beautiful setting of the Merry Harriers in Hambledon. Following the formal business, where President Daniel Morgan gave an overview of a very active year in the life
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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 ONS Q4 2019 GDP statistics
11th February 2020
Commenting on GDP statistics for Q4 2019, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The UK economy lost momentum in the final quarter of 2019 due to weaker figures
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Last call for CREST23 Business Awards
8th June 2023
There’s just a week left to meet the Friday 16th June extended deadline for CREST23 Business Awards, Surrey’s premier green awards Surrey’s only green business awards remains free-to-enter and businesses can enter as many categories as they want so
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Coronavirus or COVID-19 – What Businesses Need To Know
5th March 2020
Since the first case of the COVID-19 virus in China back in November 2019, we have seen the outbreak spread across the globe. As the outbreak escalates, the pressure on businesses across the UK and across the world has increased
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BCC welcomes commitment to build HS2
11th February 2020
Welcoming the news that the UK Government is set to give the go-ahead to HS2, and proceed with construction to Birmingham and onward to Crewe, British Chambers of Commerce Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “The decision to proceed
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BCC Says Long Overdue Plans for Railway Reform are a Steep in the Right Direction
20th May 2021
Responding to news of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said: “It’s good to see recognition of the ongoing need for private sector investment and innovation in our railways. Rail reform, now long
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BCC/DHL: Trade negotiations must unlock potential of struggling exporters
17th February 2020
Exporters continued to tread water through the final quarter of 2019 according to the largest independent survey of UK firms, released by British Chambers of Commerce and DHL Express today. The survey of more than 3,300 exporters revealed that manufacturing
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Take Part in Run 31 in January to Raise Vital Funds for Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS)
10th January 2023
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) has reported that 2022 has been the busiest year in its 33-year history. Between 1st January 2022 and 31st December 2022, the charity’s crews of pilots, doctors and paramedics responded to 3,224
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An Update on Coronavirus Cases in Woking and the Rest of Surrey
20th August 2020
Data shows some rises in COVID-19 case numbers in areas of Surrey and residents should remain vigilant to slow any spread of the virus. As part of the Local Outbreak Control Plan, Surrey County Council made a commitment to be open and transparent
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The Cellar Rooms at Reigate Manor
22nd July 2019
The Cellar Rooms…..the hidden private party venue in Reigate! Not only is Reigate Manor known as being a very busy function hotel and a venue that hosts many networking events, it is also home to a fantastic party space in
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New competition calls for bio-robot ideas that could be made into a working prototype
9th June 2022
A new competition calls on the public to send in their wildest nature-inspired ideas that could make a difference in the world, and scientists will bring the winning idea to life in a prototype. Dr Robert Siddall, a lecturer in
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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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Fun-Time Thursday kicks off five weeks of summertime fun in Guildford
27th July 2022
Schools out for summer, and the fun starts here in Guildford. Kicking off on Thursday 28th July, Experience Guildford will be hosting five weeks of free summertime fun every Thursday in the town centre, with a jam packed calendar of
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Surrey celebrates a University-first with permanent rainbow crossing initiative
25th September 2019
The University of Surrey is proud to be the first UK University to introduce a permanent ‘rainbow crossing’ on campus. The crossing, on the University’s main Stag Hill campus, is a vibrant symbol of solidarity and an expression of commitment
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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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