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  • Christmas Parties at Clownfish
    13th September 2019

      Calling all Christmas party planners!  Did you know Chessington based events company Clownfish are able to provide amazing Christmas parties? Join us on the 19th September, anytime between 16.00 – 20.00 in our Chessington warehouse for our Christmas Showcase!

  • BCC forecast: Business investment and productivity sinking amid Brexit stalemate and global slowdown
    16th September 2019

      The British Chambers of Commerce has today released its latest economic forecast, downgrading growth expectations for the UK in 2019 to 1.2% (from 1.3%) and to 0.8% (from 1.0%) for 2020. Our GDP growth forecast of 1.2% remains unchanged

  • BCC: New survey shows potential impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on UK business investment, recruitment intentions
    12th September 2019

      The British Chambers of Commerce publishes new research demonstrating some of the potential real-world consequences of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on the 31st of October.  A survey of over 1,500 companies by the leading business group – covering of

  • BCC welcomes two-year post-study work visa
    11th September 2019

      Commenting on announcement on the two-year post-study work visa, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “The British Chambers has long called for the two-year post-study work visa to be restored so this

  • New AI neural network approach detects heart failure from a single heartbeat with 100% accuracy
    10th September 2019

    Researchers have developed a neural network approach that can accurately identify congestive heart failure with 100% accuracy through analysis of just one raw electrocardiogram (ECG) heartbeat, a new study reports. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic progressive condition that

  • The HR Dept is giving SMEs in Surrey a voice in the corridors of power
    10th September 2019

      Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are the engine room of the UK, economy accounting for over 99% of companies. Voice of the SME survey will ensure the needs of smaller businesses are understood by people in power. The HR

  • Kingston Smith changes its name to Moore Kingston Smith
    10th September 2019

    We are delighted to announce that we have changed our name and will now be known as Moore Kingston Smith. Our new name reflects our membership of the Moore Stephens International Network, one of the world’s major accounting and consulting

  • BCC comments on GDP and trade
    9th September 2019

    Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Although there was a rise in GDP between June and July, the zero-growth recorded on

  • BCC: Business still unable to prepare fully for a no deal Brexit
    7th September 2019

    New research from the British Chambers of Commerce shows a concerningly high number of UK firms aren’t ready for a no deal Brexit. Business has consistently called on government to avoid a messy and disorderly exit but in light of

  • BCC comments on DfT statement on HS2
    5th September 2019

    Commenting on the written ministerial statement on HS2 by the Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “Business communities up and down the country will be disappointed at the prospect of

  • A New Vision for The Lightbox
    2nd September 2019

      Since winning the Art Fund Prize Museum of the Year Award in 2008, The Lightbox has become widely recognised for its exemplar programme of exhibitions and events, creative sessions for all ages and engagement within the local community. According

  • The Play’s The Thing: Guildford Shakespeare Company embarks on their second free-to-access tour to less-advantaged schools in Surrey.
    30th August 2019

      16-27 September 2019: The tour, which is completely free to access, will deliver the two most popular Shakespeare plays studied at GCSE, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet. The project, made possible by funding from the Geoff Herrington Foundation, will