Welcome Hennessey Brown Music\ Buzz Music Group
29th July 2020
We are delighted to be welcomed to the Surrey Chambers family and hope that we may be able to collaborate and support many of you in the coming weeks and months. Our full names are Cressida Wislocki and Jonathan Hennessey
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BCC/DHL: Weak first quarter for UK exporters
24th May 2019
More UK exporters are reporting a decrease in orders in the opening quarter of the year, with cashflow and confidence dipping too according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL.
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ATG Woking Corporate Showcase on March 14th
29th February 2024
ATG Woking are offering the chance to get to know other local businesses, have a tour of Nova Cinema and New Victoria Theatre and hear about their partnership opportunities, then of course… enjoy some drinks, canapes and have a great seat
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BCC / Totaljobs: No business sector immune from recruitment difficulties
15th May 2019
Recruitment intentions were strong in the first quarter of the year but nearly 75% of firms reported a shortage of suitable candidates, according to the landmark publication of the Quarterly Recruitment Outlook released today (Wednesday) by the British Chambers of
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Guildford Shakespeare Company announces year-long programme of new outreach projects for 2018-19
3rd September 2018
Entitled ‘Brave New World’, the award-wining Guildford Shakespeare Company’s (GSC) year-long programme has been created to help affect social change across a number of different communities. Brave New World is a year-long programme of outreach projects, which seeks to reduce
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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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Finch expands its footprint in the South with the purchase of Headley Group
19th January 2021
Despite the turbulent market, insurance broker Finch has announced its purchase of independent; Headley Group, which includes Chambers member Robinson Buckley. This marks Finch’s 12th acquisition as part of Ethos Broking and its first for 2021. Headley Group was founded in
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 12th December 2022
19th December 2022
This week has been full of statistical data, bringing a rather sombre view of the economy. I will report on the data but with a caveat that local businesses have been doing everything they can to weather the inflation,
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Could hotel service robots help the hospitality industry after COVID-19?
6th May 2020
A new research study, investigating how service robots in hotels could help redefine leadership and boost the hospitality industry, has taken on new significance in the light of the seismic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on tourism and business travel.
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Exports Slump In April As Tariffs Hit
16th June 2025
Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It’s clear there was significant front loading of goods exports to the US before April as firms looked to cushion the
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GSC and Octagon To Stage Virtual Dream
7th September 2020
24–27 SEPTEMBER: The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) and Bolton’s Octagon Theatre present a live online adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is Shakespeare’s best loved comedy, featuring four young lovers who find themselves lost
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New PM Must Restore Business Confidence
24th October 2022
Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We would like to congratulate Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Prime Minister. “The political and economic uncertainty
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BCC Brexit survey: Half of UK exporters report difficulties adapting to changes relating to EU-UK goods trade
11th February 2021
Results from the first major business survey for 2021 by the British Chambers of Commerce on Brexit found that half (49%) of exporters are facing difficulties in adapting to the changes in the trade of goods following the ratification of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) on 1 January 2021. The survey
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BCC comments on review of immigration proposals
25th June 2019
Commenting on the announcement that the Home Secretary Sajid Javid has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to review and advise on salary thresholds for the future immigration system, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
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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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BCC Coronavirus Survey: cash remains top concern for lockdown-stricken firms across UK
16th February 2021
Results from the latest BCC survey on the impact of Coronavirus on businesses show they have been pushed to the brink by the effect of multiple lockdowns. Among the sobering findings from the survey of more than 1,100 businesses are:
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: More than 70 per cent of firms surveyed have furloughed staff as scheme goes live
22nd April 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the vast majority of businesses surveyed have furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting funds from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme as payday approaches for many. 71 per cent of survey respondents have furloughed staff, up from 66 per cent last week Cash flow remains a significant concern for many
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Be summer-job ready with the HMRC app
3rd July 2025
Young people applying for a job this summer can download the HMRC app for instant access to the tax and salary details they need More than 1.2 million young people aged 25 and under have downloaded the HMRC app to
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Ebb&Flow Yoga reopens with a creative twist
21st July 2020
Farnham business Ebb&Flow Yoga is working with The Maltings on an exciting new collaboration to bring their yoga, Pilates and barre classes to the Great Hall performance space from 29thJuly. The Maltings has been closed to performance goers since March
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Budget 2020: Much to welcome for business communities across the UK
11th March 2020
The British Chambers of Commerce provides its full response to the 2020 Budget. Giving his initial reaction to the Chancellor’s March Budget, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “There’s much to welcome in this Budget for business communities
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