University of Surrey Secures £905,000 NIHR Grant to Investigate Antidepressant Prescribing in the UK’s South Asian Community
19th October 2023
An innovative project to examine disparities in medication prescribing among the UK’s ethnic minority groups has been awarded £905,000 by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Focusing specifically on antidepressants, the project aims to shed light
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With the clocks changing and nights drawing in, motorists urged to watch out for deer this autumn
10th October 2019
Motorists are being warned about the heightened risk of deer-vehicle collisions this autumn. The upcoming clock change will mean deer movement will coincide with peak commuting hours, increasing the likelihood of drivers seeing and colliding with a deer. We urge
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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
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After a Torrid Q1, Is There More to Come?
2nd April 2020
I’m sure all readers will agree that the first quarter was a bumpy ride – for markets and for society as a whole – as the coronavirus pandemic gripped the globe and upended life as we knew it. For financial
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Social Impact’ Tops List of ESG Priorities for South East Businesses in 2023
17th March 2023
Creating ‘social impact’ is the number one ESG priority for South East businesses in 2023, according to accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO LLP. More than a third of mid-market businesses in the region (37%) intend to increase the
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Coming Soon to Mandira’s Kitchen – Indian Winter Wonderland – Pop-up – Winter 2023
8th August 2023
Mandira’s Kitchen are celebrating this year’s festive season with a magical pop-up restaurant! From mid-October through to Christmas, Mandira’s Kitchen will present a unique and enchanting space (an extension to their existing space) that promises to elevate your celebrations
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Attraction Factor Strategy Session
14th September 2022
Are you attracting enough business? Successful businesses don’t just “do some marketing” and hope for the best. They have the right marketing strategy and crucially, they have “the Attraction Factor.” That’s the theme of two events being held in
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A Marketing Power Hour – Well… Two!
12th April 2024
A Marketing Power Hour! To celebrate joining Surrey Chambers of Commerce, PP8 Marketing are offering members a Marketing Power Hour (well 2 hours actually!).Ask questions and discuss your plans in confidence with Paula Parker – a marketing professional with 30 years experience.The power hour
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Independent Logistics Firm, Hemisphere Freight Services, Expands Warehouse Capacity by 243,511sq ft
19th October 2023
A family-run logistics firm has announced that they will be expanding their reach with the addition of a multi-million pound new warehouse being built in the East of England. Independent logistics firm Hemisphere Freight Services has revealed that the steels are
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Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’
23rd June 2025
Responding to the publication of the Industrial Strategy, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s Industrial Strategy is an important milestone towards creating a competitive economy that is fit for the future, with thriving
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Spelthorne Welcoming CIL Applications
4th October 2022
The Local CIL Spending Round 2022-2023 is now open for applications for funding towards local community projects Following a successful initial Spending Round last year, Spelthorne Council is now open again for applications for funding through the Community Infrastructure Levy
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How accounting apprenticeships can support your business growth
9th June 2025
East Surrey College is offering local businesses the opportunity to secure their talent pipeline with accounting and business administration apprentices who are seeking reputable employers. 73% of UK companies currently experience skills shortages, with many specifically facing difficulties hiring accounting
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Motorcycle Team Duo Complete Famous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
21st November 2023
The RM Sotheby’s Royal Automobile Club’s 83rd London to Brighton Veteran Car Run was held on 5th November. Veteran cycles and motorcycles are a recent addition to the Run and for this year’s event Brooklands Museum’s Motorcycle Team set itself a
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Prostate Cancer Screening Programme – A Must Read for All Men
22nd December 2022
The PSA blood test is developing all the time, and globally, there has been a shift in how scientists and clinicians are viewing the PSA test for symptomless men. This report from Prostate Cancer UK highlights The European Commission call for
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CMPP 2023 Events Calendar
19th January 2023
Please see below a copy of the CMPP Events Calendar for 2023. Visit their website to book your place at one of their fantastic events
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Surrey Business School welcomes international expertise in leading business fields
4th June 2019
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and the Association of Master of Business Administration, Surrey Business School (SBS) at the University of Surrey affirms its excellent reputation as it attracts some of the sector’s leading
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7 in 10 businesses fail to secure external finance
13th June 2019
70% of businesses have failed to secure external finance on their first attempt Lack of strength in the management team is most likely reason that funding fails Scale-up businesses are more successful at securing funding but still face stumbling blocks
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Surrey Translation Bureau Extends Support for Translators Without Borders
16th June 2023
Surrey Translation Bureau (STB), a Surrey-based language service provider, is pleased to announce that it will be continuing to provide support to CLEAR Global and the Translators without Borders (TWB) community for another year. The extension of the partnership
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All is bright…at the Christmas Lights switch on event
6th November 2019
Christmas is coming to Guildford on Thursday 21 November when our High Street will be full of entertainment for all the family at our annual Christmas Lights switch-on event. Bought to you by Guildford Borough Council, Experience Guildford, Guildford Fringe
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Vision Engineering Celebrates 30 Years of Mantis Stereo Microscope
5th June 2024
Vision Engineering, the world-leading provider of innovative inspection, metrology, and digital 3D visualisation solutions, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its best-selling and award-winning Mantis range of ergonomic optical stereo microscopes. In 1994, Vision Engineering revolutionised the field of microscopy
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