Tilney Smith & Williamson continues Surrey expansion with Rayhan Ghandi appointment
2nd August 2021
Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services group which looks after £52 billion for its clients, has appointed Rayhan Ghandi as an Investment Manager based in its Guildford office as part of its continued expansion in
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Apptaura develop app to support touch-free tourism
20th May 2021
Apptaura have been appointed to develop the exhibition app for a new sculpture trail managed by the not-for-profit event company Destination Basingstoke. Launching this summer, the trail celebrates the centuries-old nickname given to Hampshire residents – Hampshire Hogs. Hand-painted by
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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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An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
12th October 2020
Data is showing an increase in COVID-19 case numbers in some areas of Surrey and residents should remain vigilant to slow any spread of the virus. As part of the Local Outbreak Control Plan for Surrey we made a commitment
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BCC and COBCOE combine networks to support UK and European businesses through Brexit and beyond
24th June 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe (COBCOE) announce that they have reached an agreement that will see 24 additional British Chambers across Europe become part of the BCC’s Global Business Network –
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ramsac announce Cyber Resilience Certification to prepare organisations for cyberattacks
13th July 2022
With 25% of UK charities and 65% of medium sized businesses in the UK all experiencing cyber-attacks in 2021, it is more important than ever to ensure staff are equipped and able to defend themselves against online threats and contribute
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BCC Says Modest Growth In GDP Offers Some Hope For The Future
13th April 2021
Commenting on GDP figures for February 2021 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms a modest return to growth in February. However, coming after a contraction in January, it does little
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EM3 Jobs Fuse service
30th June 2020
EM3 Jobs Fuse is a new service helping those whose jobs have been affected by coronavirus in the local area get back into employment – while supporting key regional employers with gaps in their staffing due to the pandemic. It
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BCC responds to new statistics regarding women on boards
10th February 2020
Responding to news that one-third of FTSE 100 board members are women, BCC Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said: “Companies of all sizes have much to gain by improving the diversity of their workforce at all levels. “As well as promoting
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BCC: Disappointing lack of progress on continuity trade agreements
21st February 2019
Commenting on the latest update to existing trade agreements if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The lack of progress revealed today is an incredibly disappointing, though
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Brooklands Hotel Achieves Gold Ecosmart Accreditation
7th June 2022
Brooklands Hotel is on a journey to achieve rigorous environmental and sustainable practices across its business. The first step on this journey was to work with Greengage Solutions who independently identified and documented our current sustainable processes and measures. The
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Brooklands Museum awarded Trip Advisor accolade for 10th consecutive year
21st July 2022
Brooklands Museum, Weybridge Surrey, has been awarded a ‘Travellers’ Choice’ Certificate of Excellence for the tenth year in a row. The award recognises attractions from around the globe that consistently earn great reviews from travellers throughout the year. Brooklands
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Open-Air Theatre Returns to Guildford
21st August 2020
27 – 31 AUGUST 2020: The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) are set to return to the town centre this Bank Holiday Weekend with a special outdoor theatre event. Across the August Bank Holiday Weekend, GSC will be returning to
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BCC responds to Jeremy Corbyn’s speech
25th September 2019
Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While most businesses will welcome Mr Corbyn’s commitment to try to avoid a messy and disorderly Brexit, and this
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BCC comments on Prime Minister’s statement
26th February 2019
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons on the next steps in the Brexit process, Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director of Policy and Campaigns at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While this a giant political
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An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
28th September 2020
Data is showing some rises in COVID-19 case numbers in some areas of Surrey and residents should remain vigilant to slow any spread of the virus. We are confirming today that we have now seen a small rise in cases in Runnymede
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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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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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Smith & Williamson’s Guildford Office Celebrates Partner Promotion
2nd July 2020
The Guildford office of Smith & Williamson, the financial and professional service firm, is pleased to announce Richard Robson’s promotion to Partner. Richard Robson, Partner, Investment Management, joined the firm at the beginning of 2016 and speaks regularly at local
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BCC responds to Coronavirus business support measures
23rd March 2020
Commenting on the further measures announced by the Chancellor to help businesses hit by the impact of Coronavirus, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “The Chancellor has given businesses desperately needed breathing room at this critical moment. “The deferral
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