Weathering the Covid-19 pandemic storm in a mindful way
20th November 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly stretched everyone’s capacity in some way or another. It has been challenging on all fronts, but especially the isolation that has been enforced, to help reduce contagion across regions. This has seen a considerable impact
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Community Foundation for Surrey awards £10 million to support charities
29th July 2019
Local philanthropic charity, the Community Foundation for Surrey have announced that they have now awarded over £10 million in grants to support local charities and community groups. Dedicated to enabling local philanthropy since establishing in 2005, the Community Foundation work
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Experience a Day of Woodland Wonders: Unveiling the Thrilling NEW Surrey Hills Cycle Village
4th September 2023
An exciting woodland escapade awaits visitors, as the highly anticipated Surrey Hills Wood Fair returns to celebrate the region’s natural beauty and community spirit. Mark your calendars for September 9th & 10th, as the enchanting woodlands of the Surrey
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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 reacts to latest GDP and trade figures
12th March 2021
Commenting on GDP figures for January 2021 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms a better than expected start to the year for the UK economy as the third lockdown and post-Brexit border disruption combined to trigger only a relatively modest decline
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Charles Russell Speechlys Presses Play at the Guildford.Games Festival
16th February 2023
15 February 2023 – Charles Russell Speechlys, a founding member of Guildford. Games was delighted to be a sponsor for this year’s sell-out Guildford.Games Festival which took place on Friday 10 February 2023, and was attended by over 2000
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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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NatWest coronavirus support measures
9th July 2020
Our fee-free cash delivery service to vulnerable customers has seen nearly £2 million delivered to homes across the UK. We were the first bank to introduce this service and it has ensured that vulnerable and isolated customers have still had
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Interview with Whiteleaf Ventures Director, Jake Hockley
12th May 2023
Whiteleaf Ventures is an investment company run by Surrey resident Jake Hockley. We caught up with Jake to learn more about his background and current business interests. “Thanks for joining us, how long have you lived in Surrey?”
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Surrey, Get Ready For The NHS COVID19 App
23rd September 2020
We all have our part to play in keeping Surrey safe and businesses in particular have a vital role to play to ensure workplaces are COVID-secure. We wanted to write to you to make sure you were aware of some
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BCC and Bibby Financial Services: Uncertainty around Brexit, tariffs and exchange rates holding back UK exports
11th October 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Bibby Financial Services (BFS) have revealed that uncertainty around Brexit, tariffs and exchange rate volatility are holding back the potential of many UK exporters. The recent survey included 1,140 internationally active UK
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South East Tech Incorporations Up 10%
9th March 2023
The number of new technology companies incorporated in the South East (excluding London) increased 10% in 2022*, according to analysis of Companies House data by leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK. A total of 4,812 tech businesses
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An update on COVID-19 cases in Surrey
12th 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 made a commitment
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TWP joins forces with Piper Thompson
18th October 2017
One of Surrey’s top firms of independent accountants, TWP, has announced that it has merged with Piper Thompson Chartered Accountants. Piper Thompson have been located near to TWP in Weybridge for more than 33 years and there has been a
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STB’s Marketing Manager Talks About Translation at Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Webinar
31st May 2023
On 9 May 2023, the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce hosted a webinar as part of their ‘6S for Success’ programme. The webinar, organised in partnership with the Association of Translation Companies (ATC), focused on how to boost export ROI
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“Is Crimestoppers Really Anonymous?”
23rd March 2023
This is a question we are often asked on social media. We are 100% anonymous. Always. Crimestoppers is a charity Our charity provides a way to give information about crime anonymously 24/7, 365 days a year. You can tell
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Two-thirds of respondents awaiting funds from furlough scheme as payday approaches
16th April 2020
Results from the third BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of businesses responding to the survey have now furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting funds from the government’s Job Retention Scheme to enable them to pay staff. 66% of survey respondents have furloughed staff in anticipation of scheme going live More
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An unmissable auction from The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre includes the Oscar’s gown of their patron, Dame Judi Dench
6th June 2024
Dame Judi Dench‘s fabulous 2006 Oscars gown is up for auction to help raise funds for the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, where she is a patron. The gown was created especially for Dame Judi by world class designers, Sandeep Kholsa and
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Garden in the box festival at The Lightbox
24th March 2022
The Lightbox gallery and museum in Woking is launching its first one day garden festival – Garden in the Box which will celebrate the positive power of gardening. On Saturday 9 April 2022 from 10.30am – 5.00pm join The Lightbox
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BCC comments on announcement of HS2 review
21st August 2019
Commenting on the government’s announcement of an independent review of HS2 by Douglas Oakervee, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There is a strong economic case for delivering all phases of HS2. “For far too long businesses across the
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