The hand sanitiser produced by this Surrey distillery is now available for local businesses to order.
29th April 2020
Silent Pool Distillers are based in Albury, near Guildford and produce award winning Silent Pool Gin as well as a range of small batch gins. At the beginning of March – when the Covid-19 crisis really hit hard – the
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BCC responds to ONS GDP figures
14th July 2020
Commenting on GDP figures for May 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The latest data confirms there was a modest rally in monthly UK GDP growth in May as restrictions started to ease. However, coming after unprecedented contractions in the
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Free creative workshops in the Guildford Big Draw 2018
26th September 2018
Arts and crafts enthusiasts or those who would just like to try something new, now have the chance with 10 free workshops held across the borough as part of the sixth annual Big Draw in October. The workshops, organised by
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Businesses need to respond quickly if they are to survive and get ahead in the evolving COVID-19 landscape.
23rd July 2020
Businesses will struggle to survive if they are not flexible enough to adapt to continual change in the COVID-19 landscape we are now living in, according to restructuring and recovery specialist Kevin Parish in Smith & Williamson’s South Coast office.
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Famous Concorde Delta Golf “droops snoot” to celebrate 50th anniversary
28th February 2024
Famous Concorde Delta Golf “droops snoot” to celebrate 50th anniversary of iconic first flight at Brooklands Museum Brooklands Museum celebrated the 50th anniversary of Concorde Delta Golf’s first flight on the 13th of February 1974. Aviation artist Simon W Atack
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ramsac celebrates 30 years of being at the heart of IT
21st March 2022
Leading Surrey-based IT Service Provider, ramsac is celebrating its 30th birthday in March. The company was incorporated on March 17th 1992 by Rob May and Sally Cooper, at a time when a personal computer cost around £5,000 and the internet
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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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Business Would Welcome Removal Of REUL Sunset Clause
3rd May 2023
Reacting to reports that the sunset clause might be removed from the Retained EU Law Bill, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Over the past few months, the BCC has consistently put forward a strong
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Wilkins Kennedy – New name, same personal advice
13th October 2020
We wanted to share with you the news that as of 7 September our name changed from Wilkins Kennedy to Azets. Whilst this represents a great step forward for our people and our business, it is very much business as
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Surrey Hills Enterprises Welcomes Maggie Howell as New CEO
2nd May 2024
Surrey Hills Enterprises proudly announces the appointment of Maggie Howell as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding the esteemed Wendy Varcoe, who is retiring after 7 years of dedicated service. Maggie Howell brings a wealth of experience and a relentless
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 26th September 2022
26th September 2022
Some relief on energy bills Some good news this week from the government on support for businesses, who have been receiving eye watering energy bills. The support package on offer is significant and will ease the cost pressures that have
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Surrey Chambers of Commerce has been part of the joint creation of a Chambers election manifesto which has been launched today 30th May
30th May 2024
Surrey Chambers of Commerce has been part of the joint creation of a Chambers election manifesto which has been launched today 30th May. Central to the manifesto is a five-point plan for immediate action from any new government from whichever
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BCC Forecast: Brexit stockpiling to hit economic growth in coming years
17th June 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Monday) released its latest economic forecast, upgrading its growth expectations for the UK in 2019 to 1.3% (from 1.2%). However, the leading business group has downgraded its growth forecast for 2020 to
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BCC responds to PM statement on Brexit negotiations
21st September 2018
Following Prime Minister Theresa May’s statement on Brexit negotiations, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While the Prime Minister’s determination to reach a deal is appreciated, businesses tell us over and over that
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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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Council agrees strategic plan for working towards net zero carbon
30th July 2020
A new high-level action plan has been agreed by the Executive which will help the Council continue to work towards achieving net-zero carbon by 2030. The new framework will allow the Council to develop a series of projects that aim
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The Royal Association for Deaf people and Professional Training solutions announce partnership to accelerate the advancement of deaf people and enhance access to high quality BSL training
28th June 2024
The Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD) and Professional Training Solutions (Pro-train/PTS) today announce their partnership to accelerate the advancement of deaf people. This collaboration aims to enhance access to high quality BSL training and the development of highly skilled
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New School Play Puts Epilepsy Centre Stage
24th May 2021
South Western Railway and the Guildford Shakespeare Company have teamed up to raise awareness of epilepsy with a new school play, ‘The Purple Princess’ • The production aims to educate children on what to do if they see someone having
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Business Women in Surrey Celebrates International Women’s Day
6th February 2023
The Business Women in Surrey Group are delighted to announce details of their annual flagship event in celebration of International Women’s Day 2023. The event, sponsored by Natwest and the Surrey Business School Surrey University, is a luncheon which
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GDP Figures Underline Need For Bold Autumn Statement
16th November 2023
Responding to the latest GDP data from the ONS, Alex Veitch Director of Policy and Insights at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s preliminary estimate, showing GDP failed to grow in Q3, provides further evidence of the
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