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  • Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 28th November 2022
    28th November 2022

      Budget reaction The Chancellor stayed true to his word in focusing on financial stability and targeting support for the most vulnerable in society. But in the teeth of a recession, this statement has not increased business confidence. Businesses welcomed support with business rates, and retention of the employment allowance, although the reduction in the dividend allowance will impact many smaller firms.

  • New Victoria Theatre Launches In-House Pizza Restaurant to Provide the Ultimate Pre-Theatre Dining Experience
    18th November 2022

      Here at the New Victoria Theatre, we are now taking bookings for our brand-new pizza restaurant in our venue foyer. We’re pleased to be able to provide a way for our audiences to delight their senses and banish the

  • Spelthorne Business Awards Winners
    18th November 2022

      The hard work and achievements of local businesses was celebrated at the Spelthorne Business Awards held at the Holiday Inn, Shepperton on 17 November. Tracey Carter, Senior Economic Development Officer said, “I would like to thank our sponsors for

  • Candlelit Carol Service Returns to St. Mary’s and Fetcham Park with Keynote Address by the Bishop of Dorking
    18th November 2022

      After three years, Fetcham Park is delighted to be working together once again with neighbouring St Mary’s Church and Mole Valley Chamber of Commerce to reinstate the Candlelit Carol Service. The annual event was established in 1999 and brings

  • Autumn Statement Unlikely to Boost Business Confidence
    18th November 2022

      Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “The Chancellor has stayed true to his word in focusing on financial stability and targeting support for the most vulnerable in society. But in the teeth of a recession, this statement will not increase business confidence. “Businesses will look at today’s announcements and welcome support with business rates, and

  • Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 17th November 2022
    17th November 2022

    Surrey Chambers has signed up to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Business Manifesto, sent to the Prime Minister to get firms through the tough months ahead and prepare them for growth going forward. We hope that this will influence

  • Filter Maker Amazon Filters Launches £1 Million Investment Programme
    11th November 2022

      A process filter manufacturer has launched a £1 million capital investment programme to strengthen its production capacity and reach into global markets. Amazon Filters is eyeing a substantial expansion of sales activity after taking on new premises and equipment

  • Slowdown Hits UK Goods Trade as Impact of Cost Pressures Grows
    11th November 2022

    Reacting to the ONS Trade data for September 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:    “The effects of higher inflation and reduced consumer spending globally on UK trade are growing clearer as both imports and exports

  • Outlook Worsening as Production Sector of Economy Hits Trouble
    11th November 2022

    Reacting to the first ONS estimates on GDP for Q3 2022, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:    “Today’s figures, showing a 0.2% fall in the quarterly estimate for Q3 GDP, as well as a 0.6% fall in monthly

  • Foxhills Wins Prestigious Condeé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence
    11th November 2022

      Families looking for a fun-filled countryside retreat can immerse themselves in an award-winning experience at Foxhills Club & Resort after the venue was named ‘Best for Families’ at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. Hosted at the five-star

  • New Jenoptik Cameras to Make roads Safer in Lancashire
    11th November 2022

      Work is getting underway to install five new SPECS average speed camera schemes in Lancashire on roads identified as the county’s most dangerous A-roads. Before the end of the year camera installation will have commenced on the A581 from

  • Safer and Greener Roadworks Improved by Enhanced Jenoptik Enforcement Solution
    11th November 2022

      Jenoptik have developed a series of enhancements to its temporary speed camera enforcement which means more sites can be monitored through an innovative, environmentally friendly power solution. In the last 20 years, Jenoptik has delivered 500 Temporary Automated Speed