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  • Surrey celebrates a University-first with permanent rainbow crossing initiative
    25th September 2019

    The University of Surrey is proud to be the first UK University to introduce a permanent ‘rainbow crossing’ on campus. The crossing, on the University’s main Stag Hill campus, is a vibrant symbol of solidarity and an expression of commitment

  • 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

  • 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

  • Develop the Leaders of the Future – Become a Management Educator
    23rd September 2019

      Learning is a lifelong journey is a phrase we are all familiar with. For some this is an exciting opportunity, especially if we have benefited from a great learning experience in the past. For others though, studying or even

  • TechVertu achieves ISO certification from the British Assessment Bureau
    23rd September 2019

      An IT & Marketing agency with offices in Surrey has just achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 standards, establishing it as one of the leaders in its field. The independent assessments were conducted by

  • Finalists announced for the Spelthorne Means Business Awards 2019
    23rd September 2019

    Finalists announced for the Spelthorne Means Business Awards 2019 Spelthorne Borough Council is delighted to announce the finalists for the Spelthorne Means Business Awards. The winners will be announced at a black tie ceremony at Shepperton Studios on Thursday 17

  • BCC responds to Shadow Chancellor’s speech
    23rd September 2019

    Responding to the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  “Labour and business share key goals, but often differ on how to achieve them. “At

  • Experience Guildford announces 2019 Customer Service Award winners
    20th September 2019

    Town centre businesses, local dignitaries and representatives of Guildford enjoyed a celebratory evening at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Monday 16 September as Experience Guildford crowned the town’s customer service stars. Now in its seventh year, the Experience Guildford Customer

  • 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

  • Kelly’s Storage – 10 Years Of Fundraising
    19th September 2019

    10 YEARS OF FUNDRAISING! On Sunday 20th October Kelly’s Storage Charity Events will be holding their 10th annual fundraising run as well as a celebratory 10 mile Sunrise Walk. Kelly’s organise and pay for these events to raise money for

  • BDO LLP invests in trainees in Gatwick and Guildford
    19th September 2019

    BDO LLP has expanded its teams in Gatwick and Guildford by taking on 27 new trainees in the region. The new intake will work across tax, audit, and business services, with 14 of the trainees based at the firm’s Gatwick

  • Guildford – Still the only town in Surrey with a Purple Flag!
    19th September 2019

    For the sixth year in a row Guildford town centre has been recognised by the Purple Flag assessors for providing evenings and nights out that are safe, vibrant and varied. It remains the only town in the county and one