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  • Historic trade deal signed with India to deliver £300 million boost to the South East
    25th July 2025

    New figures show trade deal with India will deliver £300 million for South East economy as part of the Plan for Change Over 1,500 businesses in the South East exported goods worth a total of £626 million to India last

  • MPs Urged to Back Key ERB Amendments
    25th July 2025

    The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on MPs to support key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, when it returns to the Commons.    Several changes to the legislation, which were proposed during this week’s Report Stage in

  • Menopause and HRT
    23rd July 2025

    Menopause and HRT By Dr Nadia Oozeerally, Co-Founding GP Partner,  Your Private GP Service, Ashtead Hospital, Surrey Dr Nadia Oozeerally, a GP with a special interest in women’s health at Your Private GP Service, explains how Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

  • County Service to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of VJ Day and End of Second World War
    22nd July 2025

    Guildford Cathedral will host a special County Service on Sunday 17 August at 6.00pm to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day and the official end of the Second World War. Led by the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey

  • CALLOUT FOR MUSICAL THEATRE WRITERS IN SURREY
    18th July 2025

    Following a hugely successful first year, the Surrey Musical Theatre Development Programme is back – and applications are now open for 2025. Last year’s programme saw original songs performed for HRH Prince Edward during his Royal Visit to Woking, featured

  • Not Your Typical Accountants – And Now, Not Your Typical Banking Experience Either
    17th July 2025

    At KPN Accounting Limited, we’ve always stood out by offering more than just tax returns and spreadsheets. We guide. We translate. We bring calm to the chaos. And now, we’re thrilled to announce something new and exciting… We’ve Partnered with

  • Guildford Cathedral’s Gala Dinner speaker announced : Sir Anthony Seldon
    17th July 2025

    Guildford Cathedral are delighted to announce that Sir Anthony Seldon will be our speaker at the Gala Dinner in September. Sir Anthony Seldon is a distinguished British historian, educationalist, and author, known for his books on recent Prime Ministers and

  • Coming next April for all companies: Sick pay from day one of employment and scrapping of lower earnings limit for sick pay entitlement
    17th July 2025

    Azets: Will the additional costs be the straw that breaks the back of some smaller firms? Concern is growing that smaller businesses in Surrey will be particularly affected following the government’s green light over sick pay entitlement from day one

  • The Power of Employee Volunteering
    17th July 2025

    An engaged workforce is proven to drive an increase in profitability, productivity, and quality as well as a reduction in absenteeism. Providing quality and impactful volunteering is one of the best ways to engage your workforce and is an effective

  • Enigma Strategic Communications nominated for SIX business awards
    17th July 2025

    We’re delighted to report that Enigma Strategic Communications, a Surrey-based consultancy specialising in ethical marketing and communications, has been nominated for six county and national SME Business Awards. SME Surrey Business Awards: Best Enterprising Business, Business Person of the Year

  • Fragile Outlook Remains After NI Tax Hike
    4th July 2025

    Business confidence remains weak following the employer NI rise, with just under half of firms (49%) expecting turnover to increase in the next 12 months The proportion of businesses expecting to put up prices over the next three months eases

  • HMRC names 518 employers for minimum wage breaches
    3rd July 2025

    Is your business complying amid heightened HMRC scrutiny? Thousands of businesses in Surrrey could potentially face financial penalties for underpaying staff on wages. The latest list published by the government includes 518 businesses in the UK which hadn’t correctly paid