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  • Surrey Researcher-Entrepreneurs: From Research to Innovation – 6th December
    29th November 2017

    Surrey Researcher-Entrepreneurs: From Research to Innovation 6th Dec 2017, 5:30pm-8:00pm Innovation for Health Building, University of Surrey The Surrey Researcher-Entrepreneurs series celebrates this journey from discovery to innovation and highlights the enterprising spirit of our researchers.  The first event of

  • Lower vehicle emissions and more electric car charging points – new Air Quality Strategy launched for our borough
    29th November 2017

    More low emission and alternative transport,  an anti-idling campaign to encourage drivers to turn off their engines at traffic lights and outside schools and additional electric vehicle charging points – all key aims of the new Air Quality Strategy for our

  • BCC comments on rail strategy
    29th November 2017

    Commenting on the publication of the rail strategy by the Department for Transport, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The prospect of increasing capacity by re-opening some railway routes will be cheered

  • Guildford College Make-Up Student Wins Gold at World Skills National Finals
    28th November 2017

    Guildford College student Anna Lumsden who achieved a Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up at Guildford College, has been awarded gold medal in the recent World Skills National Finals at The Skills Show at the NEC in

  • New Local Plan will be submitted for independent examination
    28th November 2017

    Much needed new homes, jobs and transport improvements are a step closer as the Council agrees that our new Local Plan can be submitted to the government’s planning inspectorate. Cllr Paul Spooner, Leader of the Council, says: “This is great

  • BCC: Focus on places key for long-term success of Industrial Strategy
    27th November 2017

    Commenting on the Industrial Strategy White Paper, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Chambers of Commerce have been working actively with government to develop the Industrial Strategy, and we are pleased that the concerns and

  • Mercedes Benz World Black Friday Offer
    23rd November 2017

    Exclusive Black Friday Offer. New Drive, Dine and Race package £250.00pp + VAT for one day only. Treat your guests to the ultimate thrill seekers experience with our new Dine, Drive and Race package. Behind the wheel of our latest

  • Budget 2017: First Thoughts
    22nd November 2017

    Economy GDP growth forecast 2017-18 1.5% 2018 -19 1.4% 2019-20 1.3% 2020-21 1.5% 2021-22 1.6%   Inflation Annual rate of CPI inflation forecast to fall from peak of 3% to 2% in the year. Public sector net borrowing as %

  • Budget 2017: Full BCC reaction
    22nd November 2017

    Giving his reaction to the Autumn Budget, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Chamber business communities wanted the Chancellor to focus on the basics – rates, roads, and ringtones – and will be

  • Budget 2017: Welcome action on business basics – but more to do on bigger picture
    22nd November 2017

    Giving his initial reaction to the Autumn Budget, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Chamber business communities wanted the Chancellor to focus on the basics – rates, roads, and ringtones – and will

  • Lululemon to open at Tunsgate Quarter, Guildford with free in store yoga
    21st November 2017

    • Queensberry adds lululemon to the exciting line-up • OKA, Loaf and The Ivy are due to start fitting out in the coming weeks Tunsgate Quarter, the exciting new 80,000 sq ft retail and restaurant development in the heart of Guildford town

  • BCC: Government must provide clarity on future of UK’s VAT regime
    21st November 2017

    Commenting on the publication of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill, Anastassia Beliakova, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses will expect this Bill to provide continuity and alignment with the Union Customs Code, and