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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Brooklands Museum Marks the 80th Anniversary of the Dambuster’s Raid With a New Exhibition Recognising Inventor and Engineer Sir Barnes Wallis
17th May 2023
Tuesday, 16th, and Wednesday, 17th May 2023, mark the 80th anniversary of the Dambuster’s Raid on the primary targets in the Ruhr Valley, Germany. Brooklands Museum, Weybridge is commemorating the milestone with the opening of a brand-new permanent exhibition, Inventing
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What would Mrs Thatcher think? Rishi Sunak’s first Budget
13th March 2020
Economic commentary This year will be a big one for fiscal statements. Last year’s Budget, originally scheduled for early December, was postponed because of the General Election. This means that there will be two Budgets in 2020, as well as
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The Hogs Back Hotel: Life During Lockdown
20th July 2020
The end of March 2020 is a time no one will forget – we all have our own lockdown journeys. At this time Surya Hotels took the bold decision to keep the majority of our hotels open to support key
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Spelthorne Business Plan Competition – Winners Announced
16th August 2022
The eighth annual Spelthorne Business Plan Competition final has been held at BP’s headquarters in Sunbury-on-Thames. Six finalists pitched in a Dragons’ Den style final for a chance to win £3,500 and a year’s package of business support to help
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Grant to help fund iconic A3 roadside sculpture to mark G F Watt’s 200th birthday
28th August 2019
Last night the Executive approved a £40,000 grant to the Watts Gallery Trust to help towards the cost of installing a cast of the famous sculpture, Physical Energy, alongside the A3 at Compton. Cllr James Steel, Lead Councillor for Leisure,
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Ukrainian Refugee Children Visit Nova Cinema
4th October 2022
Local Ukrainian refugee children experienced “fun and joy” as Nova Cinema welcomed them to a special screening of the new Minions film. In collaboration with Woking Borough Council, Nova Cinema was able to welcome children from the local charity The
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A trailblazing new initiative hopes to stimulate the growth of Surrey’s games sector
22nd March 2024
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Surrey is trailblazing a new regional initiative, PixelRise, which aims to create a thriving ecosystem in gaming and become a beacon for creativity, innovation and inclusivity. PixelRise is a Surrey-based games development
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Element Celebrates Opening of New Connected Technologies Laboratory in Surrey
5th June 2024
LONDON, UK – June 4, 2024 – Element Materials Technology (Element), a global provider of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, today hosted the grand opening of its new $10m Connected Technologies Center of Excellence in Surrey, Guildford. In attendance
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Vision Engineering Group Welcomes New Managing Director
12th July 2023
Experienced business leader Sam Crossley joins Vision Engineering as it navigates sustained growth across global markets. Vision Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Crossley as Managing Director, a role that will draw upon his extensive global
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A Marketing Power Hour – Well… Two!
12th April 2024
A Marketing Power Hour! To celebrate joining Surrey Chambers of Commerce, PP8 Marketing are offering members a Marketing Power Hour (well 2 hours actually!).Ask questions and discuss your plans in confidence with Paula Parker – a marketing professional with 30 years experience.The power hour
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Christmas Parties at Clownfish
13th September 2019
Calling all Christmas party planners! Did you know Chessington based events company Clownfish are able to provide amazing Christmas parties? Join us on the 19th September, anytime between 16.00 – 20.00 in our Chessington warehouse for our Christmas Showcase!
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EM3 Receives Multi-Million Pound Investment to Stimulate Economic Recovery
7th July 2020
The Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership has received a £13.3m share of the Government’s £900m “Getting Building Fund” to help ‘shovel ready’ projects galvanise economic recovery and growth. By investing in plans leading to ultra-fast digital connectivity, the roll out
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TechVertu achieves ISO certification from the British Assessment Bureau
23rd September 2019
An IT & Marketing agency with offices in Surrey has just achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 standards, establishing it as one of the leaders in its field. The independent assessments were conducted by
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Mandira’s Kitchen Creating Memories at your special event
25th March 2024
Mandira’s Kitchen Creating Memories at your special event. Mandira’s Kitchen, based in Albury next to the idyllic Silent Pool has a range of catering services for corporate businesses and private parties to suit all budgets. Mandra’s Kitchen creates memories. From
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5D Net Zero Ltd – A Newly Launched Surrey Hills Based Carbon Management Consultancy – Can Help Your Business Become Carbon Neutral and Reach Net Zero
5th October 2022
With the UK government targets set to reach Net Zero by 2050, it has never been more important for businesses to take action to mitigate climate change. 5D Net Zero – a newly launched carbon management consultancy – helps local
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Amazon Filters Boosts Component Manufacturing with Machining Investment
9th December 2022
Process filter maker Amazon Filters has added more capacity to its housing component manufacturing with two semi-automated CNC mills going live. Their purchase and implementation are the latest stages in a £1 million investment programme at the Surrey-based firm,
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“To hear another baby crying at night and to not be able to hold or be near my own little baby…that was heartbreaking”
30th May 2019
“To hear another baby crying at night and to not be able to hold or be near my own little baby…that was heartbreaking” Mum of baby who needed special care backs hospital charity campaign Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity launches
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Exports Slump In April As Tariffs Hit
16th June 2025
Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It’s clear there was significant front loading of goods exports to the US before April as firms looked to cushion the
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Breaking Ground for a Breakthrough Leisure Centre
6th September 2022
A ceremonial ground-breaking took place this week to mark the first milestone of the development with the Mayor of Spelthorne, as residents moved one step closer to a revolutionary eco-friendly new, ultra-modern leisure centre. Plans to build the new centre
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