Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 27th March
											31st March 2023
										
										  It has been an exciting time for the Chamber over the last month. Thanks to government funding we have run a number of complimentary courses in Sales, International Sales, Numeracy and International Documentation. More than 150 businesspeople have benefited 
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STB Project Manager wins prestigious ITI Award
											14th September 2020
										
										Surrey Translation Bureau Project Manager Greg Hyne was announced as winner in the ‘Best Newcomer (Corporate Member)’ category at the ITI’s online Summer Awards Party on 4 September. The ITI awards are a highlight in the language industry event calendar, 
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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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BCC study shows major gaps in official Brexit guidance for businesses in the event of ‘no deal’
											20th September 2019
										
										  The British Chambers of Commerce today publishes an evaluation of official UK Government guidance to businesses on critical operational issues in the event of an unwanted ‘no deal’ exit on 31st October.   The leading business group has found that, at the 
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BCC initial response to announcement of second lockdown in England
											2nd November 2020
										
										Giving an initial response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a month-long national lockdown in England, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:   “There’s no getting around the fact that these new restrictions will be a devastating blow to business communities 
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BCC comments on GDP and trade figures
											11th January 2019
										
										Commenting on the GDP and trade statistics for November 2018, published by the ONS today, Mike Spicer, Director of Research and Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Despite a small improvement in GDP growth between October and 
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Surrey coffee roastery receives international B Corp sustainability accreditation
											3rd August 2022
										
										A speciality coffee roastery in the Surrey Hills has become one of only 700 businesses in the UK to be awarded B Corp status, an international commendation of its social and environmental performance. Photo: The Chimney Fire Coffee team with 
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BCC/Totaljobs: Skills shortages impacting businesses as labour market remains buoyant
											21st November 2019
										
										  The percentage of UK firms facing recruitment difficulties has returned to previous highs, while one in four businesses expect to increase headcount according to the UK’s largest survey of employers.  Over half (54%) of British businesses recruited in the 
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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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BCC: Another day lost while the clock is ticking
											29th January 2019
										
										Commenting on the latest votes in Parliament on Brexit, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Another day lost while the clock is ticking. Government and parliament are still going round in circles when 
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45% of Firms Facing Difficulties Trading with EU Under Post-Brexit Trade Agreement
											24th December 2021
										
										45% of firms in a new survey reported difficultiesadapting to changes in rules for buying or selling goods brought about by the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), while 15% reported that this was easy   Nearly 1 in 4 (23%) said they faced difficultiesof 
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Initial BCC reaction to Budget 2018: A shot in the arm for business investment and growth
											29th October 2018
										
										Giving his initial reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, 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 
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Wisley Airfield Community Presentation
											14th April 2022
										
										Event details 26th April 2022 1pm – 7pm The Former Ripley Primary School, Wentworth Close, Ripley, GU23 6ED We are pleased to present our masterplan and proposals for the former Wisley Airfield at this community presentation and hope that you 
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BCC comments on Shadow BEIS Secretary’s speech
											24th September 2019
										
										  Responding to the Shadow Business and Energy Secretary’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  “It’s right for the UK to aspire to be a global leader when it 
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Welcome to Business Surrey
											11th April 2024
										
										Business Surrey, Surrey County Council’s new business facing brand and website, has now gone live. The start of April saw Surrey County Council formally absorb the key functions previously held by the county’s two Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), Enterprise M3 
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Celebrate Surrey’s woodlands and discover the wonder of wood at the Surrey Hills Wood Fair 2022
											18th July 2022
										
										Learn about traditional woodland crafts and enjoy an immersive day out in the woods at the Surrey Hills Wood Fair 2022.   Held from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September, the 12th annual Surrey Hills Wood 
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Venner Shipley’s team ranked in the 2020 edition of IAM Strategy 300
											26th August 2020
										
										Venner Shipley is delighted to announce that its patent attorneys Allie Elend and Anton Hutter have been ranked once again in the latest edition of IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2020. This accolade is based exclusively 
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EM3 Receives Multi-Million Pound Investment to Stimulate Economic Recovery
											7th July 2020
										
										The Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership has received a £13.3m share of the Government’s £900m “Getting Building Fund” to help ‘shovel ready’ projects galvanise economic recovery and growth. By investing in plans leading to ultra-fast digital connectivity, the roll out 
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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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Moore Barlow ranked as top tier law firm across the South East
											2nd October 2020
										
										Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has gained widespread recognition in the latest UK edition of the independent legal directory Legal 500. This is the first time Moore Barlow has featured in the directory since the merger between Moore 
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