Surrey- Based Garden Centres Able To Priorities Online Operations Thanks To HSBC UK Funding
20th July 2020
Knights Garden Centres, which operate across two locations in Godstone and Betchworth, have received a £625,000 Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) from HSBC UK. The loan has enabled the company to protect 100 local jobs and adapt its business model
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Reigate Manor leaves Best Western
1st February 2019
After 37 years Reigate Manor on Reigate Hill has parted ways from marketing brand Best Western. Although always privately owned, Reigate Manor held the Best Western franchise and is part of a group of three hotels. Back in 2001 Reigate
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Hospice chaplain in the front line
9th April 2020
Princess Alice Hospice chaplain Steve Nolan is used to working alongside medical staff at the frontline of end of life care – but the coronavirus crisis is adding almost unbearable stress to their jobs. Steve has written a blog of
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Tree planting Commitment With Touring Car Racing Star Renewed
14th July 2023
The Grounds Care Group and Toyota Gazoo Racing UK British Touring Car Championship star Rory Butcher have renewed their commitment to the Clean Racing campaign. Launched in 2021, the campaign was the brainchild of Grounds Care managing director Adam Brindle, with the intention
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Weak GDP Growth Forecast For 2020 As Business Investment Falls
9th December 2019
UK economic growth in 2020 is forecast to slow to its weakest rate since the financial crisis as higher government spending struggles to offset falling business investment, weakening net trade and sluggish consumer spending. GDP growth is forecast to
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Nova Cinema is Launching a New Membership Offering Free Tickets for the Latest Releases
4th October 2022
Super Nova is the new out-of-this-world membership scheme packed with perks perfect for a winter evening out at the cinema. You can unlock a universe of benefits including free tickets, discounts and other benefits by signing up to the new
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – May 2023
2nd May 2023
The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) has reached a milestone where we have consolidated our key findings into a number of priority themes that will form the basis of the LSIP report, which will be submitted for approval to
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Western Union Business Solutions are delighted to be members of Surrey Chamber of Commerce
15th May 2019
Payment specialists Western Union Business Solutions (WUBS) have joined Surrey Chamber to help businesses in the county grow and thrive. WUBS specialises in helping businesses trade internationally, by helping them to streamline their payments and protect profits from adverse currency
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Plans Lodged For Major Woking Offices Development
16th November 2023
Acklam Group has now submitted plans for a 136,000 sq ft 11 storey Grade A office development with retail, leisure and hospitality units on the ground floor that will create over 1,000 new jobs and provide significant economic and
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Reigate Manor Reception Manager Wins Gatwick Diamond Business Award
5th April 2023
Reigate Manor Reception Manager Greta Thornton recently was awarded Apprentice of Year at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards. The awards took place at The Grand Hotel in Brighton on Thursday 23rd March 2023. Greta has worked at Reigate Manor
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Demand Conditions Improve in March as Inflation Retreats
28th April 2023
Key Findings South East firms see strongest rise in sales for almost a year Output expands, but recruitment challenges prevent job creation Slower, albeit sharp, increases in input costs and output charges Economic conditions in the South East continued to
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It’s ‘ten out of ten’ from Joseph as pupils praise Surrey firm for work experience
21st July 2022
School pupils have given a ringing endorsement of their work experience at a Surrey firm as it marks a decade of offering learning opportunities for the community. Industrial filter manufacturer Amazon Filters welcomes students to its Camberley production centre for
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University of Surrey appoints Kerry Matthews as new Chief Student Officer
28th June 2022
Following an extensive search process, the University of Surrey has appointed Kerry Matthews as its new Chief Student Officer, with responsibility for the delivery of the services and support necessary to provide an outstanding student experience, from enrolment to graduation.
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Mundays charity run brings fun amidst the Painshill follies
29th May 2019
Wednesday 8th May saw the 12th annual Mundays Charity 5k run raising funds for Princess Alice Hospice. Taking place for the first time in the stunning new venue of Painshill in Cobham, over 200 runners, joggers and walkers from businesses
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Surrey Choices Celebrates Achieving GOOD Rating for EmployAbility Service
13th September 2023
Surrey Choices, a leading organisation dedicated to providing exceptional support services for disabled and neurodivergent people, is thrilled to announce that their EmployAbility service has received a “GOOD” rating from the prestigious Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) audit conducted
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Spelthorne Youth Hub opens office in the Elmsleigh Centre
14th June 2022
The Spelthorne Youth Hub which offers careers and education advice for young people is opening in the Elmsleigh Centre in Staines-upon-Thames on Monday 13 June. Located in the unit formally occupied by Decathlon, the Youth Hub helps young people
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BCC responds to 14-day quarantine for UK arrivals from Spain
27th July 2020
Commenting on the announcement that UK arrivals from Spain will have to self-isolate for 14 days, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Abrupt changes to quarantine measures will be yet another hammer blow for the fragile travel and tourism industries,
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BCC responds to latest HMRC furlough statistics
28th January 2021
Commenting on the latest statistics from HMRC on usage of the government’s Job Retention Scheme up until 31 December 2020, BCC Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said: “With the furlough scheme providing a lifeline to millions of employees across the economy,
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ISDN Switch-Off: How to Future-Proof your Business
16th June 2023
By 2025 legacy ISDN and PSTN telephony networks will be switched off for good. If you aren’t using an IP (internet protocol) telephone system already, you should start making plans for the ISDN switch off now, so you won’t
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BCC responds to Prime Minister’s speech setting out next steps in Coronavirus response
17th July 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech today (17 July), setting out the next steps in England’s Coronavirus response, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: On new guidance for returning to the workplace: “Companies, in discussion with their employees, will decide
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