Surrey Secures £12m Research Grant for Green Telecommunications Network
6th January 2023
Ensuring the future of the UK’s telecommunication network is secure, caters to all of society, boosts the economy and is highly energy efficient is the goal of a new £12m international project led by the 5/6G Innovation Centre at
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Spelthorne Residents Need Photo ID to Vote at Elections in May
19th January 2023
For the first time, residents in Spelthorne will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an
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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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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: Political turbulence taking real-world toll
28th August 2019
Responding to the latest Westminster developments, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses feel like Westminster is playing an endless game of political chess, while their futures and the health of the UK
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Protect Your Business For Free Today
3rd July 2025
Access free support and services from the National Cyber Security Centre to keep your business safe Running a business in 2025 involves being online in some capacity. Your business might operate from a physical premises, but if you have an
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BCC responds to boost for Coronavirus business support schemes
3rd April 2020
Welcoming Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement on measures to boost financial support for businesses affected by Coronavirus, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “We’re pleased that the Chancellor is listening and responding to the real-world concerns of firms across the UK
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Mandy Spring Joins Morr & Co as Partner in the Family Team
10th April 2024
Morr & Co, a leading law firm known for its excellence in family law, is delighted to announce the addition of Mandy Spring as a Partner in the Family team. With over 25 years of specialist experience in family law,
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BCC: Economy hits the buffers in Q2
9th August 2019
Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The latest figures suggest that the UK economy hit the buffers in the second quarter.
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New Link to Saudi Arabia – The Region’s Top Trading Partner – Launches at London Gatwick
2nd June 2023
17% of all Sussex, Surrey and Kent exports go to Saudi Arabia – more than any other destination Key exports include manufacturing and engineering goods, bio-life sciences, and pharmaceutical items Flag-carrier Saudia began operating flights between London Gatwick and
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Announces Spring 2023 Season
14th December 2022
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is excited to announce its vibrant Spring 2023 season. With acclaimed theatre, brilliant comedies and plenty of magical events for children and families gracing their stage, the theatre has plenty of events perfect for filling
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Garden in the box festival at The Lightbox
24th March 2022
The Lightbox gallery and museum in Woking is launching its first one day garden festival – Garden in the Box which will celebrate the positive power of gardening. On Saturday 9 April 2022 from 10.30am – 5.00pm join The Lightbox
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South East Manufacturing Bounces Back as Clouds Lighten – Make UK/BDO survey
21st March 2023
Recession fears ease though significant growth remains elusive South East manufacturers are seeing a rebound in activity in the first quarter of the year as the domestic and global markets have improved, easing fears of a significant recession for
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BizzCtrl’s GetPaid Application Receives Xero Certification, Revolutionising Debt Collection for Xero Clients
13th September 2023
Surrey, UK – September 6, 2023 – BizzCtrl, a leading innovator in financial solutions, is thrilled to announce that its groundbreaking application, “GetPaid,” has received certification from Xero and is now available on the Xero marketplace. GetPaid is a
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Surrey’s Disabled Artists showcase artwork at The Lightbox Gallery for Surrey Artist Open Studios
24th May 2024
DAiSYPresents their DAiSY~ChainArtists Exhibition at The Lightbox, Woking, Surrey. DAiSY (DisabilityArts in Surrey) is proud to present the inaugural DAiSY~Chain Artists Network Exhibition, showcasing artworks by d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists from Surrey and the South East. This exhibition is
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 6th October 2022
6th October 2022
Energy explained Having announced support for businesses with their energy we have been finding out what this actually means. The new scheme is all about capping wholesale energy costs. Wholesale (commodity) electricity prices will be capped at 21.1p/kWh and gas
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BCC reacts to latest GDP and trade figures
12th March 2021
Commenting on GDP figures for January 2021 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms a better than expected start to the year for the UK economy as the third lockdown and post-Brexit border disruption combined to trigger only a relatively modest decline
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Sister Act Visits Woking with All-Star Cast Including Sandra Marvin, Lesley Joseph, Clive Rowe and Lizzie Bea
19th January 2023
Monday 20 Feb – Saturday 25 Feb 2023 Hallelujah! The sisters are here with the eagerly anticipated brand new production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical Sister Act direct from London. Television and musical theatre star Sandra Marvin will
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Famous Concorde Delta Golf “droops snoot” to celebrate 50th anniversary
28th February 2024
Famous Concorde Delta Golf “droops snoot” to celebrate 50th anniversary of iconic first flight at Brooklands Museum Brooklands Museum celebrated the 50th anniversary of Concorde Delta Golf’s first flight on the 13th of February 1974. Aviation artist Simon W Atack
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New CIOB President says construction capable of great change and vows to increase focus on quality
25th June 2020
Mark Beard FCIOB, chairman of Beard Construction, has become the 117th President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). His presidency starts as CIOB members and the wider construction industry are facing some of the greatest challenges in the Institute’s
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