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Free office chairs to a good home!
1st March 2018
Surrey Chambers of Commerce is getting an office makeover! Over the next few weeks, our office is getting a great little makeover, and as part of this our members Red Box are supplying with us with a range of brand new
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Leader announces Guildford Railway Station planning appeal next step
1st March 2018
Cllr Paul Spooner, Leader of Guildford Borough Council, says: “Last month’s unfortunate appeal decision by the Planning Inspector to allow the Solum scheme was extremely disappointing for us and our whole community. The Council’s Planning Committee had unanimously refused permission
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BCC: Immigration announcement big step in right direction
28th February 2018
Commenting on the Home Office’s statement on UK immigration policy during the planned transition period following the UK’s exit from the European Union, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The BCC has long campaigned
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Giving is good for business
28th February 2018
A business is not an island. It is successful when it supports as well as serves its community. Instinctively I am sure you knew this, but now thanks to our research we have the evidence. Today, we launch the findings
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BCC comments on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech
26th February 2018
Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech on the Labour Party’s position on Brexit and future UK-EU customs arrangements, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Jeremy Corbyn’s position on the customs union, like the Government’s,
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BCC: migration figures no cause for celebration
22nd February 2018
Commenting on the migration statistics for the year to September 2017, published today by the ONS, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “These figures are no cause for celebration. At a time when businesses
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Getting the most out of your business
22nd February 2018
Getting the most out of your business At some point, and it may be many years in the future, your ownership of your business will come to an end. Whether it’s a planned or unplanned exit, your role as owner-manager
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2018 Workplace Wellbeing Initiative: New Year, New Habits
22nd February 2018
2018 is the year workplaces take the wellbeing of their staff seriously. No longer just a nice-to-have, workplace wellbeing initiatives have become a boardroom priority. This year, Fetcham Park’s in-house wellbeing experts, Peter Haling and Holly Myers from The Health
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The Lightbox Literary Festival
22nd February 2018
After a hugely successful launch in 2017, The Lightbox Literary Festival is back with an extended line-up of events. With thought provoking talks, pop-up book shop and a creative writing course, literary lovers are in for a treat. Opening the
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BCC comments on labour market statistics
21st February 2018
Commenting on the labour market statistics for February 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While the latest data confirms that the UK labour market remains a source
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BCC: Inflationary pressures beginning to ease
13th February 2018
Commenting on the inflation statistics for January 2018, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Inflation was unchanged in January, as a smaller rise in motor
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BCC comments on David Davis speech
20th February 2018
Commenting on David Davis’ speech in Vienna, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The Government’s commitment to maintaining high standards following the UK’s departure from the EU is an important step on the road