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Labour Market Tensions Remain
14th August 2024
Responding to the latest ONS labour market data, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The labour market is continuing to give mixed signals as the number of vacancies declines for the
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New Daily Summer Activities at Brooklands Museum
8th August 2024
SUMMER ACTIVITIES Every day this August, enjoy new games and craft balloon car racers! Play with our new Brooklands map with toy vehicles, alongside garden games, Duplo and puzzles at our Paddock. With airplanes, thrilling car rides*, a bus museum,
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Government Contracts Still Out of Reach for Many SMEs
8th August 2024
Only 20% of direct public sector procurement spend was with SMEs in 2023 £39.7 billion was spent by Government directly with SMEs last year Median earning per SME has grown since 2020 – now at £32,000 Local Government is the
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Bleak Trade Picture For Most SME Exporters
6th August 2024
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q2 2024 shows most SME exporters overseas sales are flatlining. More than half of all SME exporters (52%) saw no change in overseas sales, and 21% reported a decrease. Just over a quarter of exporting
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The transformation of Brooklands College begins!
6th August 2024
Brooklands College is celebrating this week as construction work starts to transform the College’s Weybridge campus. A £45m investment into the redevelopment of the College will create a purpose built, secure and attractive learning environment which will greatly enhance student
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Local business recognised for exemplary sustainability, community connection and collaboration at Surrey Hills Enterprises summer Gala
6th August 2024
Surrey Hills Enterprises is delighted to announce Lavender Catering as the recipient of the prestigious Gold Trademark Award for 2024. The announcement was made at last week’s highly successful Summer Gala event at the Voco Lythe Hill Hotel, a glittering
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Rate Cut Could Give Firms Welcome Breathing Space
1st August 2024
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to cut the interest rate, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s decision by the Bank to cut the interest rate gives many smaller firms welcome
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Planning Framework Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
30th July 2024
Responding to the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “This framework has the potential to unlock the planning system in England and boost economic growth, but the
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Businesses Eager For Clarity
30th July 2024
Responding to today’s statement by the Chancellor, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “If businesses succeed, our communities prosper, the economy grows, and the wealth needed to support our public services is created.
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Surrey organisations form innovative partnership to improve health outcomes for county residents
24th July 2024
The University of Surrey, Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board (ICB), Surrey County Council, and Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) have launched the innovative Surrey Academic Health & Care Partnership (SAHCP), a collaborative designed to improve health outcomes in Surrey
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M25 J10 : Upcoming Closures : Week Commencing Monday 29 July
29th July 2024
We are writing to let you know about our planned closures week commencing Monday 29 July. Please consider these closures when planning your journey. Our overnight closures usually start from 10pm and finish by 5.30am Monday to Thursday and from
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New Digital Trade Deal A Big Win
26th July 2024
Reacting to the UK joining the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) E-commerce initiative, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This deal between the UK and 90 of its global trading partners is good news for business.