Tax measures to help individuals cope with the financial impact of COVID-19
27th April 2020
ax partners at the Guildford office of Smith & Williamson, the professional and financial services group, discuss measures announced by the government to help individuals cope with the financial impact of COVID-19. Though the primary concern may be public health,
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Unisource – supporting small business growth in Surrey
5th February 2021
Unisource is a free digital hub that connects businesses seeking assistance with tasks with students looking for work experience. Launched in 2020, Unisource continues to build momentum and the company is keen to build relationships with business owners across Surrey.
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – April 22nd 2021
22nd April 2021
Louise Punter-CEO Surrey Chambers of Commerce Progress is being seen The sunshine was welcome last week as venues started to open their doors for outside service with changes affecting both businesses and their customers put in place. Businesses must display
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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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An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
5th October 2020
Monday 5th October 2020 Data is showing an increase in COVID-19 case numbers in some 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
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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 proposed planning reforms
6th August 2020
Responding to the publication of the government’s Planning for the Future white paper and associated consultation, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said: “Businesses will welcome efforts to accelerate the planning and development of new homes, business premises and
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Telemarketing Company Poised to Bounce Back thanks to HSBC Funding
29th April 2020
The team at Don’t Just Sit There, Sell Something Guildford-based telemarketing company ‘Don’t Just Sit There, Sell Something’, has received an overdraft extension and capital repayment holiday from HSBC UK, enabling its staff
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Rapid Community Testing Initiative To Start Rolling Out In Surrey
12th February 2021
Targeted community testing initiative to launch to drive down transmission rates Testing to begin in Surrey to help protect people most at risk, using rapid turnaround tests supplied by NHS Test and Trace The targeted community testing initiative,
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Surrey Chambers supporting businesses through the EU transition and Border changes.
5th February 2021
Surrey Chambers of Commerce is delighted to announce that we have been selected by the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to deliver EU transition support and advice across the four boroughs and districts of Surrey (Epsom & Ewell,
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Initial BCC reaction to Budget 2018: A shot in the arm for business investment and growth
29th October 2018
Giving his initial reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, 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
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Small Business Confidence Rising but Fears Overs Future Lockdowns Remain, Finds BCC/Funding CIircle Survey
7th June 2021
Growth: 63% of firms surveyed confident in their growth prospects over next 12 months Restarting: 53% already operating at pre-pandemic capacity; 80% expect to be by October Barriers: 38% cited further lockdowns as a barrier to re-opening, while 37%
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BCC Forecast: Brexit stockpiling to hit economic growth in coming years
17th June 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Monday) released its latest economic forecast, upgrading its growth expectations for the UK in 2019 to 1.3% (from 1.2%). However, the leading business group has downgraded its growth forecast for 2020 to
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BCC initial response to announcement of second lockdown in England
2nd November 2020
Giving an initial response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a month-long national lockdown in England, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “There’s no getting around the fact that these new restrictions will be a devastating blow to business communities
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Support Guildford’s independent businesses this #SuperSaturday to mark Independents’ Day
2nd July 2020
As Guildford consumers wake up to a new dawn following the controlled relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown measures, #SuperSaturday, which marks the start of UK hospitality and other businesses re-opening, also falls on Independents’ Day UK. Independents’ Day UK (July 4th)
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Businesses not yet successfully accessing government loan and grant schemes
8th April 2020
Results from the second BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that most businesses have not yet successfully accessed the government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the grants for small businesses. Just 1 per cent of firms had successfully
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BCC responds to Chancellor’s speech
1st October 2019
Responding to the speech by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It’s good to hear the Chancellor committing to significant
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BCC: Another day lost while the clock is ticking
29th January 2019
Commenting on the latest votes in Parliament on Brexit, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Another day lost while the clock is ticking. Government and parliament are still going round in circles when
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Guildford Shakespeare Company announces year-long programme of new outreach projects for 2018-19
3rd September 2018
Entitled ‘Brave New World’, the award-wining Guildford Shakespeare Company’s (GSC) year-long programme has been created to help affect social change across a number of different communities. Brave New World is a year-long programme of outreach projects, which seeks to reduce
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HMRC accelerates 95,000 firms onto simplified import procedures
15th October 2019
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has automatically registered 95,000 businesses for its simplified import procedures allowing most traders up to six months to pay import duties and submit customs declarations, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal
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