BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: most firms can be ready for ‘restart’ within three weeks
6th May 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the vast majority of firms surveyed say they will require three weeks or less to prepare to restart operations alongside any loosening of the UK lockdown. Smaller businesses may be
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BCC responds to nationalisation of Northern Rail
30th January 2020
Responding to the announcement that Arriva will hand back control of the Northern Rail franchise to the government, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Business communities across the North want an end to the unacceptable levels of disruption and
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The Square Camberley launch independent entrepreneur campaign
12th August 2019
The Square Camberley has today launched their ‘Be Independent’ campaign, seeing one lucky independent entrepreneur/s win the chance to trade at the shopping centre. As a result of the current economic climate, many entrepreneurs are finding it challenging to expand
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Have your say on Guildford borough’s future
9th March 2020
What do you think should be our top priority to ensure Guildford continues to be one of the most successful boroughs in the South East? Maybe it’s environmentally friendly transport or more affordable housing? Tackling climate change or developing our historic town
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 7th October 2021
7th October 2021
It is difficult to know what to focus on as we head towards the winter, with some key challenges facing us. As furlough comes to an end, we are facing a number of shortages, probably the most impactful in the
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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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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – June 2nd 2021
2nd June 2021
There have been some very happy faces on social media recently as hospitality venues have welcomed customers back into their premises. The number of weddings planned in the next few weeks is massive! Meanwhile, we continue to feedback to government
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Develop the Leaders of the Future – Become a Management Educator
23rd September 2019
Learning is a lifelong journey is a phrase we are all familiar with. For some this is an exciting opportunity, especially if we have benefited from a great learning experience in the past. For others though, studying or even
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 27th March
31st March 2023
It has been an exciting time for the Chamber over the last month. Thanks to government funding we have run a number of complimentary courses in Sales, International Sales, Numeracy and International Documentation. More than 150 businesspeople have benefited
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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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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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Women in Innovation Award 2024/25
10th June 2024
Women within UK registered micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £4 million to develop their exciting and innovative ideas. The £75,000 grant also includes bespoke business support. Competition opens: Monday 13 May 2024
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The road to Brexit: a dash for the exit, but beware the ‘cliff-edge’ beyond
13th December 2019
A way out of the Brexit impasse The political and constitutional deadlock of the past year has finally been resolved, with the Conservative Party gaining a substantial majority at the General Election. Boris Johnson will therefore enjoy a more favourable
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Ebb&Flow Yoga reopens with a creative twist
21st July 2020
Farnham business Ebb&Flow Yoga is working with The Maltings on an exciting new collaboration to bring their yoga, Pilates and barre classes to the Great Hall performance space from 29thJuly. The Maltings has been closed to performance goers since March
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Surrey Day 2020
1st May 2020
Surrey Day goes ‘virtual’ for 2020 … and Guildford Cathedral turns green! A chance to celebrate all the best things about our beautiful county, Surrey Day takes place this Saturday (May 2) – but this year we will be going
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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – May 6th 2021
6th May 2021
Whilst things have been going in the right direction for us in the UK, with regard to Covid, this has not been the case in India. We have been putting out the message that our colleagues in the UK India
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Experience the Magic of Taylor Swift’s Concert at Nova Cinema
26th September 2023
Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated concert is coming to Nova Cinema! Taylor Swift fans and music enthusiasts alike can rejoice as they will have the opportunity to witness the global superstar’s electrifying performance on Nova’s big
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Teacher mounts silent appeal for a good cause
4th December 2019
Pupils at a Walton school were tickled to discover their teacher had vowed to remain silent for a day – and then the fun began. The attempt by Shellie Bradford to keep schtum from the morning bell to going home
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