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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HMRC names 518 employers for minimum wage breaches
3rd July 2025
Is your business complying amid heightened HMRC scrutiny? Thousands of businesses in Surrrey could potentially face financial penalties for underpaying staff on wages. The latest list published by the government includes 518 businesses in the UK which hadn’t correctly paid
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Stressbusting Surrey garden collaboration wins coveted silver-gilt medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
22nd May 2019
Celebrating success at the UK’s most anticipated horticultural event of the year, the Silent Pool Gin Garden wins a prestigious silver-gilt medal at the Royal Horticultural Society’s world-famous Chelsea Flower Show 2019, where innovative design and horticultural expertise combine to
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Deadline for the Business Awards is approaching
8th August 2019
Spelthorne Means Business Awards – Just a few weeks left to enter. Entries for the Spelthorne Means Business Awards close on 31 August so there are just a few weeks to tell us what makes your business special. We have
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Brooklands Museum announces event calendar for a thrilling 2023
14th December 2022
Brooklands Museum has officially launched its 2023 events programme, which is packed full of key favourites and some brand-new events. Back for 2023 on its rightful day, New Year’s Classic Gathering kicks off the year with a huge-display of
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Garland Blooms at Foxhills to Claim Maiden ITF World Tennis Tour Win
15th August 2022
Joanna Garland is already eyeing up a return visit to Foxhills Club & Resort after making the most of the Surrey venue’s exceptional sport and leisure facilities to claim her maiden singles victory on the ITF World Tennis Tour. The
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KML Occupational Health Contract Success
3rd October 2019
KML Occupational Health have been awarded a place on the NHS Occupational Health Services Framework Agreement let by The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are one of only 6 awarded a place which gives us approved status
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RSM UK Bolsters Southern Team With New Corporate Tax Partner
13th February 2023
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed Nick Wilson as a partner within its corporate tax team in Guildford. Nick joins RSM from EY, where he gained over 18 years’ tax experience. Nick has broad tax
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Make UK/BDO Annual Survey Highlights Jobs Boost for South East Manufacturers
4th July 2023
Key findings Industry accounts for over 4% of the South East economy overall 430,000 manufacturing jobs in the South East, an increase of 3000 from 2021 Manufacturing jobs account for 4% of the region’s total workforce The South East
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A Changed Landscape for Patents in Europe
5th July 2023
Patents have long been a key tool in the armoury for protecting innovation, but a challenge for those who trade across borders is that patent rights have historically been enforced on a country-by-country basis, meaning that cross-border enforcement
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Governments SME Agenda – Supplier Locator Registration Open November 2018
21st November 2018
This period’s registration is now open to SMEs and Suppliers that have an interest in dealing with enquiries relating to fast tracked, lower value Government & Public Sector contracts. These contracts are not advertised (because the value is below the
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Surrey County Council Awards The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre £3 M For Vital Accessibility Works
28th June 2023
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford is delighted to announce that it has been awarded £3m from Surrey County Council’s Your Fund Surrey. This vital funding will go towards the theatre’s Play Your Part Campaign, making the theatre accessible to
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Redbox Group launch their new website
26th November 2019
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website. If you take a little time to explore our new site, you’ll be able to see that we’ve updated the design to provide a clean and more contemporary style
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Unemployment Up As Business Costs Rise
10th June 2025
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The increase in employment costs for business appears to be starting to bite
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Reigate Manor hosts Careers afternoon for local students
13th March 2020
Reigate Manor recently invited twenty sixth form students currently studying at Reigate college to come along to the hotel and learn more about what’s involved with working in the hospitality business. The students who have shown an interest in working
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Grange Park Opera: Primary Robins Update
9th August 2019
On 12 July, 100 Robins arrived at The Theatre in the Woods. They walked through the Walled Orchard and, though they were mesmerised by the theatre, they were equally wowed by the Lavatorium Rotundum. The rehearsal went well and it
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7 in 10 businesses fail to secure external finance
13th June 2019
70% of businesses have failed to secure external finance on their first attempt Lack of strength in the management team is most likely reason that funding fails Scale-up businesses are more successful at securing funding but still face stumbling blocks
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Helping you to build online tools
16th April 2020
Dear Chamber member, I just wanted to let you know that as Surrey Chamber members, we are very keen to try and help as many SMEs as possible with their online presence. We can provide robust, secure and quick-to-build online
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London Gatwick’s Growth Plans Expected to Boost Region’s Economy by £1 Billion Every Year and Generate 14,000 New Jobs
7th July 2023
London Gatwick submits planning application to bring its existing Northern Runway into routine use to improve resilience and increase capacity 78% of residents, who expressed an opinion, support Gatwick’s plans, and the economic boost and new jobs they will provide
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HMRC Plans Points-Based Penalties for Self Assessment
4th May 2023
The current standard £100 fine for late filing of self assessment tax returns is due to be changed to a points-based system from 2026. HMRC has confirmed that the penalty system will be reformed in a bid to curb
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