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  • LAUNCH OF ATLAST – A collective for progressive accounting firms looking to go from growth to scale.
    15th August 2024

    FAR-REACHING AND DYNAMIC ADVICE FOR BUSINESSES LOOKING TO ENTER, SCALE AND GROW GLOBALLY. Two leading accountancy firms, Cooper Parry (UK) and Aprio (US), are delighted to announce the launch of ATLAST – a collective of likeminded and independent professional service

  • TWM announces new Head of Employment Law among series of promotions
    14th August 2024

    TWM Solicitors is pleased to announce that Partner Andrew Peters has been promoted to Head of Employment Law, with effect from 1 August 2024. His promotion recognises Andrew’s outstanding contribution to both the firm and his clients, as well as

  • Home Instead Guildford & Woking and Godalming – Home Care & Live-in Care Services
    14th August 2024

    We are excited to introduce Home Instead Guildford & Woking and Godalming to our Chamber of Commerce members and share the wide range of services we offer. As a leading domiciliary care company, we provide personalised care to individuals in

  • Inflation Ticks Up But Remains Close to Target
    14th August 2024

    Reacting to the latest ONS data on inflation, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:    “Businesses will be pleased to see that inflation remains close to target, despite a small rise in the CPI rate

  • NatWest South East Growth Tracker
    14th August 2024

    Activity rebounds as demand strengthens in July Renewed growth of activity and new business Fastest workforce expansion for 21 months Softest charge inflation for three-and-a-half years The NatWest South East Growth Tracker pointed towards a bounce-back in activity from June’s

  • 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

  • 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,

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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