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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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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BCC comments on DfT statement on HS2
5th September 2019
Commenting on the written ministerial statement on HS2 by the Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Business communities up and down the country will be disappointed at the prospect of
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Benefits of filing your Self Assessment tax return early
3rd July 2025
Filing your Self Assessment tax return might not be the first thing on your to-do list, but tackling it early can offer some advantages. By staying ahead of the deadline, you can save time, stress, and even potentially money. Here,
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Moore Barlow receives top rankings in Chambers & Partners UK 2021 guide
22nd October 2020
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow has gained widespread recognition in Chambers & Partner UK 2021 rankings, one of the UK’s leading guides to the country’s top lawyers and law firms. This is the first time Moore Barlow has featured in
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A majority of UK manufacturing exporters are reporting a stark worsening in sales and orders, with indicators showing a substantial drop compared to 2017 and 2018 levels.
21st November 2019
The Quarterly International Trade Outlook for Q3 2019, released by British Chambers of Commerce and DHL today, reveals that indicators for exporting manufacturers in Q3 2019 have undergone large declines, with several key indicators for orders and cashflow now in
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LeBlanq Appoints Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford for Early Stage Legal Advice
5th October 2020
Ambitious start-up business, LeBlanq has appointed Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford for early stage legal advice from inception through to launch and beyond. LeBlanq, founded by Justin Clarke, former Senior Vice President at IMG, provides cycling and dining experiences for
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Gatwick looking forward to a strong summer – and will reopen its South Terminal later this month to meet demand – as airport publishes annual results
11th March 2022
Despite continually changing travel restrictions – and the emergence of the Omicron variant – an encouraging end to 2021 saw passenger numbers at Gatwick exceed 1 million in August, September, October, and December – helping reduce the airport’s annual losses
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BCC responds to National Infrastructure Commission’s Rail Needs Assessment
15th December 2020
Commenting on the National Infrastructure Commission’s Rail Needs Assessment, released today, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce Jane Gratton said: “Improving rail capacity, connectivity and journey times between cities in the North and Midlands is essential to
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 30th September 2022
30th September 2022
A few lights in our challenging business environment Following some early heads up there was some good news from the government on support for businesses, who have been receiving eye watering energy bills. The support package on offer is significant
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Membership Executive – Surrey Chambers of Commerce
14th September 2021
Membership Executive Job Description Championing the success of Surrey businesses Reports to: Head of Membership An exciting new role has been created at Surrey Chambers of Commerce which would be suited to someone who wants to develop their sales skills.
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EM3 Jobs Fuse service
30th June 2020
EM3 Jobs Fuse is a new service helping those whose jobs have been affected by coronavirus in the local area get back into employment – while supporting key regional employers with gaps in their staffing due to the pandemic. It
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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – January 28th
28th January 2021
Before we even finish the first month of the year so much has happened. Vaccines are being delivered at a great pace, which is crucial as we remain in a full lockdown. This week marked the 100,000th death from Covid,
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M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange | Upcoming Closures
12th March 2024
We are writing to advise you of our planned closures for the next two weeks, weeks commencing Monday 11th March and Monday 18th March. Please consider these closures when planning your journey. Our overnight closures usually start from 10pm and
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Initial Comment On General Election Outcome
13th December 2019
Congratulating the Prime Minister on his election victory, as reported at 7.00am, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Restoring business, investor and consumer confidence – and firing up the economy – must now be the Prime Minister’s top priority. “Campaign slogans must give way to
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Active investor appointed as chair of University of Surrey’s S100 Angel Investment Club at pivotal moment in post COVID-19 economic recovery
20th April 2021
Digital software entrepreneur Peter Hornsby will use industry knowledge to attract and support more angel investors and technology businesses seeking investment The University of Surrey’s S100 Club, the only established angel investment network in the SETsquared Partnership, announces the appointment
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Watch Our Presentation On Our North Street Regeneration Plans
17th December 2020
Our plans to revive Guildford town centre and restore it as the flourishing and vibrant jewel in the borough’s crown continued earlier this week with a public exhibition introducing our vision for North Street and a new bus station. Over
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BCC: Businesses ‘hung out to dry’ without answers in event of unwanted ‘no deal’
13th February 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today published a list of twenty critical questions that remain unanswered for business in the unwelcome event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on March 29. With less than 50
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An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
3rd September 2020
Data is showing some rises in COVID-19 case numbers in areas of Surrey and residents should remain vigilant to slow any spread of the virus. As part of the Local Outbreak Control Plan for Surrey we made a commitment to
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