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  • AHRC award to fund research into equality between humans and animals
    20th August 2019

    Dr Laura Cull Ó Maoilearca from Guildford School of Acting has been awarded a prestigious Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Early Career Leadership Fellowship grant worth £250,000 to investigate how performance can contribute to our understanding of animals. The research

  • Surrey’s Greener Future: Local Action For Global Impact
    16th August 2019

    Following the declaration of a climate emergency by Surrey County Council in July, we are running a community design challenge to identify and prototype community-led ideas for tackling climate change. We are looking for businesses and local organisations to support

  • BCC: There’s more than one path to success
    15th August 2019

    Commenting on today’s A level results, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  “Congratulations to all the students around the UK who received their A level results. “As students contemplate their next steps, it’s

  • The Square Camberley launch independent entrepreneur campaign
    12th August 2019

    The Square Camberley has today launched their ‘Be Independent’ campaign, seeing one lucky independent entrepreneur/s win the chance to trade at the shopping centre. As a result of the current economic climate, many entrepreneurs are finding it challenging to expand

  • New study from Women in Business Expo uncovers the challenges women face in the workplace
    12th August 2019

    43% of women in the South East know someone who had to give up work due to childcare costs Farnborough, UK. 9 August 2019 – New research from Women in Business Expo has found a lack of flexibility and issues

  • BCC: Economy hits the buffers in Q2
    9th August 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: “The latest figures suggest that the UK economy hit the buffers in the second quarter.

  • BCC comments on Prime Minister’s immigration announcement
    9th August 2019

    Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement on immigration proposals, Dr Adam Marshall of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This is a positive signal on immigration, as business needs the new government to demonstrate openness to the world. “It should

  • Grange Park Opera: Primary Robins Update
    9th August 2019

    On 12 July, 100 Robins arrived at The Theatre in the Woods. They walked through the Walled Orchard and, though they were mesmerised by the theatre, they were equally wowed by the Lavatorium Rotundum. The rehearsal went well and it

  • BCC/DHL: Give UK businesses the confidence they need to trade internationally
    9th August 2019

    Many UK exporters are treading water at a time of deep uncertainty, according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL. The survey of 3,400 exporters found nearly two-thirds (63%) of

  • Deadline for the Business Awards is approaching
    8th August 2019

    Spelthorne Means Business Awards – Just a few weeks left to enter. Entries for the Spelthorne Means Business Awards close on 31 August so there are just a few weeks to tell us what makes your business special. We have

  • Evidence reveals risk assessment algorithms show bias against Hispanic population
    8th August 2019

    Automated risk assessment has become increasingly popular in the criminal justice system, but a new study – published in the American Criminal Law Review – assessed the accuracy, validity and predictive ability of a risk assessment algorithm tool to reveal

  • Surrey’s Finest: Our Top Food & Drink Suppliers From Across the County
    7th August 2019

    Surrey has recently received a number of plaudits, with many of the county’s towns named amongst the 100 best places to live and top 10 places to raise a family. The county is also a firm favourite with foodies, boasting