BCC comments on GDP and trade
9th September 2019
Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Although there was a rise in GDP between June and July, the zero-growth recorded on
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Hartsfield Manor is re-opening on Monday 13th July
13th July 2020
Hartsfield Manor, a 19th century manor house hotel based in Betchworth is re-opening on Monday 13th July after being closed for over 110 days. The last few months at Hartsfield Manor have not been the summer that we originally planned
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BCC responds to Prime Minister’s announcement on further easing of lockdown restrictions
23rd June 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement of further easing of Coronavirus restrictions from July 4 in England, including the reopening of culture, tourism and leisure venues as well as a relaxation of the two-metre rule, BCC Director General Adam Marshall
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Farleigh Caps Off Record-Breaking Year With Two 59Club Awards
30th March 2021
Farleigh Golf Club’s general manager, James Ibbetson, is celebrating a remarkable 12 months in charge of the Surrey club after being named Golf Manager of The Year in the prestigious annual 59club golf customer service awards. The 27-hole venue in
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Community Governance Review of East and West Clandon
3rd September 2018
Both Clandon Parish Councils want to increase the number of elected parish councillors. East Clandon Parish Council from five to six and West Clandon Parish Council from six to eight. We’re consulting the public about this in a Community Governance
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2025 everywoman Entrepreneur Awards: open for nominations
9th June 2025
Now in their 23rd year, the Awards are free to enter, and seek to identify and celebrate the inspirational female founders whose vision, passion, and resilience will play a key role in ensuring the future of the British economy. Whether you’re
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Final call to vote in the Experience Guildford Customer Service Awards
18th July 2022
Voting in the Experience Guildford Customer Service Awards 2022 is now coming to an end, with under a week until the voting lines close. Make sure your voice is heard and your favourite businesses are recognised by placing your vote
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How accounting apprenticeships can support your business growth
9th June 2025
East Surrey College is offering local businesses the opportunity to secure their talent pipeline with accounting and business administration apprentices who are seeking reputable employers. 73% of UK companies currently experience skills shortages, with many specifically facing difficulties hiring accounting
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BCC responds to ONS labour market statistics
10th November 2020
Commenting on the ONS labour market statistics for November, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The rise in the unemployment rate and redundancies is further evidence that the damage being done to the UK jobs market
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Guildford-based Litigator Recognised Amongst the Best Trust Litigators Worldwide
4th June 2020
4 June 2020 – Duncan Elson, Partner and Head of the Guildford office at Charles Russell Speechlys has been named in Citywealth’s Top 100 trust litigators and polymaths 2020, a list which recognises the best litigators worldwide according to industry
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BCC responds to ONS GDP figures for October
10th December 2020
Commenting on GDP figures for October 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The sharp slowdown in economic output in October reflected the squeeze on activity from the re-introduction of tighter coronavirus restrictions, including the tier system in England. Firms in hospitality, who are most acutely exposed to
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Budget 2018: Full BCC reaction to Autumn Budget and OBR forecast
5th November 2018
Giving his reaction to the Autumn Budget 2018, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “In an atmosphere of unprecedented uncertainty and heightened political noise, the Chancellor has demonstrated that he is listening to business concerns by
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University of Surrey links up with local business community to offer a safe “welcome back” to students
18th September 2020
After a difficult and damaging period for Surrey businesses hit hard by the Covid-19 slump in business, the University of Surrey has teamed up with the local business community and Guildford Borough Council to ensure students are welcomed back safely
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International Trade : The Way Forward
29th September 2020
Today we live in a fast paced and ever evolving world. Recent history only goes to highlight that the future remains uncertain. At the end of this year we will leave the European Union and, of course, we hope
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BCC / Totaljobs: No business sector immune from recruitment difficulties
15th May 2019
Recruitment intentions were strong in the first quarter of the year but nearly 75% of firms reported a shortage of suitable candidates, according to the landmark publication of the Quarterly Recruitment Outlook released today (Wednesday) by the British Chambers of
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Speak Performance: Polaris, a new engaging online programme
2nd February 2021
SPEAK PERFORMANCE: POLARIS – a 12 week ‘at your pace’ programme to transform your online presentation skills, creating confidence, becoming compelling and convincing when you are live or recording – is now live. YOU ARE SPEAKING, PRESENTING AND DELIVERING FOR
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BCC and Indeed: Immigration proposals could exacerbate labour shortages
9th July 2019
Over half of UK businesses with staff from outside the UK would be negatively impacted by government proposals for the UK’s future immigration system, according to new research released today (Tuesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce and global
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Kellys Charity Events
19th March 2024
We are delighted to announce the return of the Kelly’s Cycle Challenge for 2024 and this year it’s an extra special one! We are celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Cycle Challenge! This event has been our biggest fundraiser each
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A European Game-Changer?
29th May 2020
May 2020 could go down as the month that changed the course of the euro, and ensured the currency’s longer-term stability, with EU leaders inching closer to agreeing a deeper fiscal union as part of the coronavirus recovery package. Since
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Fit For The Future
4th April 2024
The ‘Fit for 55’ package is a set of proposals for making the EU’s climate goal to reduce EU GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030 a legal obligation. EU countries are working on new legislation to achieve this
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