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  • Blockchain opportunities for SMEs in healthcare, agrofood, logistics and supply chains
    18th February 2021

    Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) are rapidly reshaping how society can benefit from digitalisation. At Blockstart, we understand that SMEs require assistance with the implementation of new technology, often because they lack the investment capacity or the tools to

  • Budget Wishlist: 7 areas for change
    18th February 2021

    Julia Rosenbloom, tax partner at Smith & Williamson, is calling on the government to bring about changes in the upcoming Budget that would see greater wealth transfer to younger generations, and a series of temporary tax reliefs that would provide

  • Third Surge Testing operation to begin in Surrey
    17th February 2021

    A third surge testing operation in Surrey will get underway this week – in Maybury and surrounding areas in Woking – after the identification of a case of the South African variant of COVID-19. As more surge testing operations get

  • Metrology Partnership Brings Vision to CMM Market
    17th February 2021

    Vision Engineering has announced that it is partnering with metrology innovator Aberlink, to add the first contact-only measurement system, DELTRON, to its range of metrology systems. Designed for robustness, reliability, affordability and ease of use, Deltron is a shop floor

  • BCC Coronavirus Survey: cash remains top concern for lockdown-stricken firms across UK
    16th February 2021

    Results from the latest BCC survey on the impact of Coronavirus on businesses show they have been pushed to the brink by the effect of multiple lockdowns. Among the sobering findings from the survey of more than 1,100 businesses are:

  • Economic update – First quarter 2021
    16th February 2021

    This report has been prepared from information available as at 10 February 2021. Further information from: Mark Berrisford-Smith, Head of Economics, Commercial Banking, HSBC UK. Tel 020 7991 8565 ; Email mark.berrisford-smith@hsbc.com Key points  The race to vaccinate the

  • A New Look for JRA
    15th February 2021

    For over 25 years John A Ray & Associates have been providing five-star chauffeur services for discerning business & private travellers, building an unmatched reputation for reliability & professionalism. We are thrilled to announce an exciting new phase in our

  • AOA Airport Recovery Plan Shows Urgent Need For Government Action
    15th February 2021

    On Wednesday 3rd February, the Airport Operators Association (AOA) is publishing its Airport Recovery Plan, based on a report commissioned from business consultancy Steer. With the pandemic having taken a turn for the worse and governments everywhere taking steps to

  • Gatwick to implement charging for vehicles using its North Terminal forecourt from 8 March 2021
    15th February 2021

    Free drop off or pick up will be available at the airport’s long stay car park. The new revenue stream will provide further protection for jobs at the airport. Initiative will help deter a car-led recovery alongside reduction in traffic

  • Surrey Chambers supporting businesses through the EU transition and Border changes
    12th February 2021

    We are now extending EU Transition support to cover the whole of Surrey thanks to funding from both Local Enterprise Partnerships. EnterpriseM3 covers the 7 boroughs on the West of Surrey and Coast to Capital covers the 4 Boroughs and

  • Run 31 Or Squat 3100 In March For Life-Saving Charity Air Ambulance Kent Surrey & Sussex
    12th February 2021

    Over £157,000 raised through fitness fundraising in January   Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is inviting members of the public, of all ages, to join its fitness fundraising activities, Run 31 and Squat 3100 for the 31 days of

  • Rapid Community Testing Initiative To Start Rolling Out In Surrey
    12th February 2021

      Targeted community testing initiative to launch to drive down transmission rates Testing to begin in Surrey to help protect people most at risk, using rapid turnaround tests supplied by NHS Test and Trace   The targeted community testing initiative,