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Commenting on the Spring Statement, delivered today (Tuesday) by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses will be encouraged by the Chancellor’s report on the UK’s fiscal health, with

  Notification regarding Certificates of Origin for Turkey We have been made aware that the Turkish customs authority have issued a notice, effective from the 28th February 2018, that for certain goods where in their opinion, there is insufficient evidence

Top 20 accountancy firm, Menzies LLP, has welcomed two new senior hires to its Leatherhead office. Previously based in the capital, experienced specialists David Boyce and Chris Gillman have been recruited to strengthen the firm’s private client offering in the

30 May – 1 June Come to The Lightbox gallery and museum in Woking this May half term for a week of Picasso-themed arts and craft activities for children and families. Coinciding with the exhibition ‘Picasso: Paper & Clay’, workshops

The tax rules surrounding dividends have changed drastically in recent years. The tax- free Dividend Allowance has dropped from £5,000 to £2,000 per annum from April 2018. This change could have a significant impact on many, whether you own shares

Commenting on the trade statistics for January 2018, released today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The weakness in the UK’s trade position in January is a concern, and means

Discover a stellar line-up of inspiring science and entertainment at Innovate Guildford 2018. This free festival for all the family, staged by Guildford Borough Council, takes place at G Live on Saturday 17 March from 10am-5pm. Cllr David Bilbe, Lead Councillor for Economic

Are you planning to celebrate the Royal Wedding on 19 May with a street party? Guildford Borough Council is helping to keep costs down by waiving charges for road closures for the event. Leader of the Council, Councillor Paul Spooner

Addressing the BCC Annual Conference 2018 today (Thursday), Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, will remind the government that the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the UK business community, and country, are not related to

Commenting on the new version of the National Planning Policy Framework, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Planning revolutions have often been promised, but usually turn out to be a false dawn,

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech at the Mansion House today (Friday) outlining the government’s Brexit objectives, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses will appreciate the Prime Minister’s ambition and her determination

You may be aware that the current cold spell of icy winds and snow may bring ‘freezing rain’. Freezing rain is a very rare weather phenomenon and occurs when very cold rain freezes immediately on landing. Our electricity network is