BCC responds to ONS Q1 2020 GDP stats
13th May 2020
Commenting on GDP statistics for Q1 2020, published today (13 May) by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The contraction in UK GDP in the first quarter underscores the negative impact that coronavirus had on the economy,
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BCC DIRECTOR GENERAL SHEVAUN HAVILAND: NO MORE TAX ON BUSINESS
3rd July 2025
If the Government is serious about growth, then it cannot tax business any further, Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is set to warn. At the BCC’s Global Annual Conference 2025, she will unveil new research showing the impact
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Climate Change SPD Consultation
20th September 2023
Spelthorne Borough Council is consulting on a new Climate Change Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The SPD support the Local Plan. It sets out the Council’s expectations for applicants and encourages development that responds proactively to the climate emergency with
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World first patent applications filed for inventions generated solely by artificial intelligence
1st August 2019
A multi-disciplinary international team led by Professor Ryan Abbott at the University of Surrey has successfully filed the first ever patent applications for two inventions created autonomously by artificial intelligence (AI) without a human inventor. The AI inventor, named “DABUS”
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Surrey County Council Grant Programmes
12th March 2024
A3 EV Grant Get up to £10,000 for businesses and charities to upgrade their diesel van to fully electric. To be eligible you need to drive on the A3 by Guildford, around 3 times per week (single journey so return
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Leading Utilities Software Business Moves Into New Surrey HQ
22nd April 2021
C&C Group is relocating its Surrey head office to Redhill to provide an inspirational working environment for employees and a place to welcome its blue chip client list. The company, which provides market-leading software solutions and products to national UK
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A New Leader
14th October 2022
Cllr Julia McShane was elected as the new Leader of the Council at a Full Council meeting on 11th October. The change of leadership was part of our planned co-operative approach to run the Council, which is now in
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Farnborough Airport Secures Top Spot for 18th Consecutive Year
3rd April 2024
Farnborough Airport has again retained its number one position in the Aviation International News (AIN) FBO Survey 2024, winning the category for the best Fixed Based Operator (FBO) within Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. This is the 18th
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Stock Aitken Waterman Announce Full Casting for I Should Be So Lucky: The Stock Aitken Waterman Musical
4th August 2023
KYLIE MINOGUE ANNOUNCED TO DIGITALLY APPEAR IN THE SHOW NEW TRAILER RELEASED (https://youtu.be/KTcFSGOh0JQ) Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Pete Waterman, show creator Debbie Isitt and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are delighted to announce full casting for I SHOULD BE
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University of Surrey spin-out company Securium Ltd amongst winners of place in national Pitch@Palace final
25th September 2019
Entrepreneurs from the South East gathered at the University of Surrey where they pitched to a high-profile audience of investors and innovators. Three start-ups – Securium Ltd, The Bio Factory and GoodGym – emerged victorious at the Pitch@Palace regional heat
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 24th March 2021
24th March 2021
As businesses prepare for a return to some kind of normality there is definitely a feeling of positivity, helped by the change of seasons and the spring sunshine. Despite a number of welcome announcements in the budget, there are still many businesses and individuals
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General Election 2024 tax pledges
19th June 2024
With the General Election fast approaching, we are helping you decode the political parties’ tax plans. It isn’t easy to make sense of all the tax pledges that have emerged in the election campaign so far. We have broken down
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NHS Covid-19 app launching on 24 September
17th September 2020
The NHS Covid-19 app will be launched across England and Wales on Thursday 24 September. Following the launch of the app, customers and visitors in England will be able to check-in on entry with their phone instead of filling out
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BCC Says Modest Growth In GDP Offers Some Hope For The Future
13th April 2021
Commenting on GDP figures for February 2021 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms a modest return to growth in February. However, coming after a contraction in January, it does little
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Lythe Hill Hotel raises over £3,000 for Stepping Stones School
24th January 2020
Lythe Hill Hotel staff and guests have been working hard to raise money for Stepping stones school and with charitable events throughout the year, primarily at the Christmas Market and at the Haslemere hounds event, they raised £3,257.95 for the
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TAB Board Taster Meetings
1st July 2019
TAB (The Alternative Board) has been operating in the Farnham and Guildford area for the last 5 years and is owned and run by Leslie Woodcock. Leslie brings together business owners from non-competing sectors in a confidential group setting –
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Grandad Dave reaches for the skies
28th February 2020
A grandad of seven who says he never plans too far ahead, is taking to the skies this July in a sky dive to raise funds for Princess Alice Hospice. Dave Higgins, who lives in Epsom, is taking the plunge
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Surrey Chambers of Commerce Reaction to the Budget: Measures Unlikely to Shift Dial on Business Investment
17th March 2023
The Chancellor has acted to address the unfilled jobs which are holding back our economy and it is particularly good to see the help on childcare and for over 50s workers, which will encourage people back into the workforce.
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London Gatwick lends helping hand to good causes in Surrey
20th May 2024
Surrey community groups were celebrating this week as London Gatwick announced the recipients of £30,000 from the first round of the London Gatwick Foundation Fund of 2024, across Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge and Mole Valley. Among the six good causes
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An Update from Your Sanctuary
17th July 2020
A WOKING-based domestic abuse charity has been awarded more than £60,000 in additional funding to help with the costs of adapting working practices during lockdown and coping with the expected increase in demand for its services. Your Sanctuary is one
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