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Guildford Innovation Awards 2020 Celebrate Outstanding Achievements
22nd December 2020
The Guildford Innovation Awards, organised by Guildford Borough Council, Surrey Research Park and The University of Surrey took place in December, celebrating the incredible and innovative achievements of a range of organisations and individuals across the borough of Guildford. The
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Commenting on the introduction of ‘Tier 4’ of Coronavirus restrictions in England, with many businesses once again forced to close their doors from 20th December, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
20th December 2020
“Christmas was already cancelled for many businesses, but even more will now suffer as a result of this last-minute decision. “While Government must act on public health concerns, it must also address the economic consequences of its actions. Will there
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Charles Russell Speechlys In Guildford Advices Vegan Cosmetic Company, BYBI On $7 Million Series A Funding Round
18th December 2020
18 December 2020 – A team from Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford has advised vegan cosmetics company, the Clean Beauty Co Ltd (trading as BYBI) on its $7million Series A Funding Round, which is supported by Point King Capital
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BCC responds to reviewed tiered Coronavirus restrictions
17th December 2020
Commenting on the revised tiered Coronavirus restrictions that will come into effect on 19 December, BCC Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said: “More areas entering, or remaining in, Tier 3 means more disappointment for our business communities, who are already suffering from reduced demand and cashflow. “The vaccine programme is
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An update on the alert level in Surrey
17th December 2020
It has been announced today that from the 19th December, the majority of Surrey will be placed into tier 3, the Very High Covid Alert Level. Waverley is to remain in tier 2. Due to rapidly rising rates of Coronavirus across most of Surrey the Government
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Heathrow’s response to findings of Judicial Review
17th December 2020
A Heathrow Spokesperson said: “This is the right result for the country, which will allow Global Britain to become a reality. Only by expanding the UK’s hub airport can we connect all of Britain to all of the growing markets of
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Watch Our Presentation On Our North Street Regeneration Plans
17th December 2020
Our plans to revive Guildford town centre and restore it as the flourishing and vibrant jewel in the borough’s crown continued earlier this week with a public exhibition introducing our vision for North Street and a new bus station. Over
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Insolvency numbers show the levels of debt people are facing is catching up with them
15th December 2020
Commenting, Louise Brittain, Restructuring and Insolvency Partner at Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy and business advisors to SMEs, said: “The insolvency numbers this month show that debt is beginning to catch up with people. The numbers also indicate
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Celebrating Guildford’s innovative achievements
15th December 2020
Celebrate the very best of Guildford’s business community at the 2020 Guildford Innovation Awards. The virtual ceremony takes place this Thursday, 17 December. Flying the flag for Guildford’s many cutting edge and innovative companies, social enterprises, charities and individuals, the
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BCC responds to National Infrastructure Commission’s Rail Needs Assessment
15th December 2020
Commenting on the National Infrastructure Commission’s Rail Needs Assessment, released today, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce Jane Gratton said: “Improving rail capacity, connectivity and journey times between cities in the North and Midlands is essential to
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Azets, the UK’s Largest Regional Accountancy says – Extending winding up petitions again could unintentionally push many viable SME businesses into insolvency
14th December 2020
Extending winding up petitions again could unintentionally push many viable SME businesses into insolvency Commenting, Fraser Campbell, UK Head of Accounts & Business Advisory Services at Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy and business advisor to SMEs, said:
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Council consults on proposed changes to decision-making model
10th December 2020
Spelthorne Council has launched a four-week consultation to gain the views of residents on proposed changes to the way decisions are made at the Council. The consultation will run from Monday 14 December up until Thursday 14 January 2021. Currently