UK road and rail networks not meeting business needs
26th November 2019
Business satisfaction rates fall, underlining need for parties to make good on infrastructure promises UK businesses are even less satisfied with UK infrastructure than they were a year ago, according to research published today by the British Chambers of
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Plans Lodged For Major Woking Offices Development
16th November 2023
Acklam Group has now submitted plans for a 136,000 sq ft 11 storey Grade A office development with retail, leisure and hospitality units on the ground floor that will create over 1,000 new jobs and provide significant economic and
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Local engineering company celebrates royal presentation of Queen’s Award for International Trade
10th October 2019
Semmco, a Woking-based engineering company and manufacturer of access platforms and ground support equipment for the aviation sector, and rail access platforms, celebrated its Queen’s Award win with a royal presentation by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent KG,
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South East Tech Incorporations Up 10%
9th March 2023
The number of new technology companies incorporated in the South East (excluding London) increased 10% in 2022*, according to analysis of Companies House data by leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK. A total of 4,812 tech businesses
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Energy Advice
8th February 2023
Online Energy Advice Tool to help you save money Surrey County Council know that energy bills are currently high and people are struggling. We’re expecting a further increase on energy bills from April 2023, so it’s important you know
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – March 10th 2021
10th March 2021
Last week we received the Chancellor’s Budget providing businesses with more clarity for the year ahead. We were looking and lobbying for an extended furlough scheme, no immediate tax increases and some encouragement for businesses to invest. These three things were all addressed,
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Forest Bathing+ immersive nature therapy events return to Newlands Corner
13th July 2020
If you are looking for a way to relax and re-charge those batteries whilst benefiting from the health giving properties of nature and ancient woodland, then you will be pleased to hear that The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) is now
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BCC/Totaljobs: Budget must address critical skills shortages to ‘level up’ UK growth
4th February 2020
Over half of UK firms attempted to recruit in the last quarter of 2019, but almost three quarters have struggled to find the right talent, the largest survey of UK employers has found. Labour market remains stable as over half
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Surrey Support After Suicide Service
6th February 2023
We are proud to announce that our brand newly commissioned service – Surrey Support After Suicide Service, will be operational from the 1st February 2023. The service will accept referrals from Friday 27th January 2023 but we will not
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Nova Cinema to Host Charity Screening of Elf Among Other Festive Favourites this Christmas
29th November 2022
We’re celebrating Christmas in style this year at Nova Cinema with a whole host of festive favourites so everyone can enjoy the magic of film this season. We’ve teamed up with our friends at LinkAble to create a charity
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Emergency Budget 2022: What Businesses Want To See
16th September 2022
We once again asked businesses; ‘If you were Chancellor, what would you make a priority in an Emergency Budget?’. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s poll. The results highlight the need for immediate government action to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, with businesses otherwise not able to prioritise
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Ransomware Threats Are Rapidly Advancing With Major Consequences for Businesses
3rd May 2023
A new report revealed that over a 12-month period, ransomware attacks affected 73% of UK organisations. In the last few months, the Guardian newspaper and Royal Mail hit the headlines after both suffering significant ransomware attacks. So, what exactly is ransomware?
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Guildford Flies the Purple Flag Award in 2023
6th February 2023
We are proud to announce that Guildford has officially been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for our evening and night-time economy (ENTE). The Purple Flag aims to raise the standard and the appeal of town and city centres
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – July 14th 2021
14th July 2021
Moving forward cautiously There is no doubt that positivity is starting to creep back into our business conversations, and many are very happy to be opening up to more people. There is a danger, however, that some of the instructions
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M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange | Upcoming Closures
12th March 2024
We are writing to advise you of our planned closures for the next two weeks, weeks commencing Monday 11th March and Monday 18th March. Please consider these closures when planning your journey. Our overnight closures usually start from 10pm and
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Arts based organisation GEEYOU collaborates with Experience Guildford to create We Are Guildford a specially comissioned post-lockdown project to promote Guildford Town Centre
1st July 2020
promote Guildford Town Centre. We are delighted to introduce to you We Are Guildford; a specially written poem reflecting on Guilldford Town Centre’s time in lockdown during the Coronovirus Pandemic. Written by Nick White, Director of local Arts organisation GEEYOU,
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RSM Reading to Hold Event for Donors to Come Forward in Support Rising Boxing Star
16th March 2023
RSM Reading is holding an event on Thursday 23 March aimed at people between the ages of 18-30 to come to their offices and register to become potential donors in support of 18-year-old local boxing star Reuben Muston. The
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 6th October 2022
6th October 2022
Energy explained Having announced support for businesses with their energy we have been finding out what this actually means. The new scheme is all about capping wholesale energy costs. Wholesale (commodity) electricity prices will be capped at 21.1p/kWh and gas
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Surrey arts venues’ vital contribution to town centre income and well-being
22nd February 2021
University Of Surrey study shows how the county’s venues make wider impact A recent study by the University of Surrey, in partnership with the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford; Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, Compton, and The Lightbox gallery and museum,
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Smaller businesses under pressure have a limited window to get the right stuff done says leading UK business coaching company Pro-actions
15th July 2020
Pro-actions are providing much-needed pragmatic advice about how to succeed in the post COVID world for FREE with their new webinar series ‘Getting Stuff Done’. Leading business coaching company, Pro-actions, claim that SMEs now need very clear direction about
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