Are global food packaging brands really committed to ditching single-use plastic?
9th October 2019
As the world’s relationship with plastic is being radically redefined, academics at the University of Surrey investigate bold new food packaging pledges made by some of the world’s most prominent brands – and question whether these pledges will translate into
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Pension Tax Limits – Budget Changes
5th April 2023
In the recent budget (delivered on 15 March 2023), the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced a number of measures that are intended to increase “growth” and support efforts to (a) encourage inactive individuals to return to work, in particular those
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MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL WE HAVE A CAST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR YOU ALL!
18th June 2025
The New Victoria Theatre Woking has today (Wednesday 18th June) announced additional casting for this year’s enchanting family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The show stars Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph as The Wicked Queen, alongside broadcaster
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Bulk Buying Power! Save Your Business Money
26th September 2022
We all know buying in bulk can save us money so why wouldn’t we use the power of numbers to negotiate the best contract deals? Get access to the best business deals that small and medium sized businesses never normally
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Surrey Chambers Export Breakfast – a review by Surrey Translation Bureau
22nd July 2019
“Exporting is vital to the UK economy and our strategy for a Global Britain. Businesses that export are more productive, create more jobs, and pay higher wages. Our export success spans across sectors and regions of the UK, from aerospace
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CREST23 Green Awards has a tip-off to businesses
1st November 2023
Surrey’s only green business awards resounded to a prediction that businesses face a pre-condition to operate based on their social-environmental impacts within the next decade as it celebrated the sustainability achievements of the winning 2023 businesses. The CREST23 Award
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Tax-cutting Promises Upheld in Mini-Budget – September 2022
26th September 2022
The rumours ahead of the mini-Budget were all about tax-cutting measures, and the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, didn’t disappoint. What key changes were announced and how will they impact you? National Insurance The 1.25% rise
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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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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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Fragile Outlook Remains After NI Tax Hike
4th July 2025
Business confidence remains weak following the employer NI rise, with just under half of firms (49%) expecting turnover to increase in the next 12 months The proportion of businesses expecting to put up prices over the next three months eases
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Green Goddess Diana endorses Hospice fashions
3rd February 2020
Evergreen fitness guru Diana Moran has demonstrated her dedication to green principles – by wearing a pre-loved outfit when being presented with the British Empire Medal. Diana – dubbed The Green Goddess for her high-profile healthy exercise spots on breakfast
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Introducing The Surrey LGBTQ+ Employee Network
12th April 2023
We believe it’s important to ensure every business can create an inclusive environment for all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions within a workplace. Larger places of work have employee networks that bring LGBTQ+ staff and their allies together, but
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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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Comfort Zone Launches at BSpa in Brooklands Hotel
27th September 2022
BSpa at Brooklands Hotel is delighted to announce their partnership with luxury Italian skincare brand and certified B Corp®, Comfort zone. From October 2022, BSpa at Brooklands Hotel, Weybridge will become the home to Comfort Zone’s professional, regenerative face and
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Official presentation of the RSA King’s Scroll
25th March 2024
On Friday 8 March, East Surrey College hosted a presentation ceremony, where we welcomed Cllr Eddy Humphreys, The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Reigate & Banstead to accept and send the King’s Scroll onto the Palace. Students from
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Bat Out Of Hell Explodes Into Woking With a Roaring Opening Night!
26th October 2022
The New Victoria Theatre kicked off a two-week run of the award-winning show Bat Out Of Hell by welcoming visitors and their motorbikes from the Hogsback Chapter Over 34 members of the Hogsback Chapter donned their leathers and climbed
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Fully Funded Distance Learning Opportunities Enquiry now!
16th April 2020
We have put together a series of webinars both live and pre-recorded called ‘Wellbeing at Home’, these are FREE sessions and we would be happy to offer these to Chambers members, just sign up using the links below. These sessions
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Evidence reveals risk assessment algorithms show bias against Hispanic population
8th August 2019
Automated risk assessment has become increasingly popular in the criminal justice system, but a new study – published in the American Criminal Law Review – assessed the accuracy, validity and predictive ability of a risk assessment algorithm tool to reveal
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Candlelit Carol Service Returns to St. Mary’s and Fetcham Park with Keynote Address by the Bishop of Dorking
18th November 2022
After three years, Fetcham Park is delighted to be working together once again with neighbouring St Mary’s Church and Mole Valley Chamber of Commerce to reinstate the Candlelit Carol Service. The annual event was established in 1999 and brings
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Current Accountancy News from A J Bennewith
13th January 2023
Do you have a trust? Do you know anyone that has a Trust? All Trusts should be registered on the Trust Registration Service, although there are a few exemptions. https://www.gov.uk/trusts-taxes/registering-a-trust MTD (Making Tax Digital) for Income Tax has
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