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23 October 2018 – Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford has been crowned winner of the Business in the Community Award 2018 at the Surrey Business Awards in recognition of its outstanding focus on philanthropy and community engagement.   The law

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The upcoming Budget should be treated as an opportunity to make it easier for entrepreneurs to pass businesses to the next generation, says Luke West, private client tax partner at professional and financial services group Smith & Williamson in Guildford.

The hard work and achievements of local businesses was celebrated at the Spelthorne Means Business Awards held at Shepperton Studios on 11 October. Finalists for each of the seven award categories gathered with the sponsors to celebrate their successes and

Charities are being warned that maintaining funding and holding sufficient reserves have never been more important as the sector goes through a period of dramatic change, according to a Guildford-based investment management expert.   It comes as new research for

Half of businesses surveyed say that Brexit is making it difficult to decide whether to import or export, hampering British trade Volatility of sterling is also causing concern BCC has long been calling for clarity for business on the practical

Commenting on the inflation statistics for September 2018, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:   “Inflation slowed for the first time since April, with food

Commenting on the labour market figures for October 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:   “With UK employment high by historic standards and unemployment continuing to fall, the latest figures paint

Elmbridge Borough Council welcomed representatives of the Brooklands Museum to the Civic Centre on 3 October.  The Museum had arranged a unique demonstration showcasing the famous Napier Railton car. Built in 1933, this famous vehicle set the all-time speed record

We have just acquired two properties in the Bedford Wharf area to help advance our plans to regenerate Guildford town center. Leader of the Council, Cllr Paul Spooner, says: “I am very pleased to announce that the Council has just

A Surrey healthcare company is hoping fans of Aldershot Town will support their bid to raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes.   Woking-based GlucoRx, a major supplier of quality diabetes products to the NHS has already struck a deal to sponsor

Thanks to funding from the Big Lottery Fund, a new project called ‘Spelthorne Rentstart Extra’ has been launched to help people with multiple and complex needs into suitable rental accommodation.   Building upon a previous project funded by the homeless