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/Totaljobs: Business appetite to recruit strong but recruitment difficulties can’t be ignored
1st August 2019
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Totaljobs, finds that recruitment intentions strengthened in the second quarter of 2019, while difficulties finding suitable staff eased, but remain high by historic standards. 60% of
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Redbox, sponsors of Surrey Chambers Golf Day, partner up to host Carbon Neutral Event.
13th September 2018
Wednesday 12th September saw the first Surrey Chambers Golf Society golf-day of the Autumn season, held at the prestigious and historic New Zealand Golf Club. With new organisation of these SCGS events by the Chambers’ very own wonderfully dedicated
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Six-week Martyn’s Law consultation launched
28th February 2024
Six-week Martyn’s Law consultation launched New laws to make sure we are better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks to be consulted on This will ensure legislation is proportionate and deliverable for smaller businesses Under the plans, premises will
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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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Jarmila Yu of YUnique Marketing Ltd Teams up with Enterprise Nation and Salesforce
29th May 2020
Enterprise Nation now launches local meet-up group in Surrey Heath to offer vital peer-to-peer support for small firms during the Coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Surrey Heath Local Leader, Jarmila Yu, will lead monthly online meet-ups to nurture local firms through
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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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C’est magnifique as Amazon Filters reveals top performing distributor
29th July 2022
A French industrial filter specialist has been named Distributor of the Year for 2021/22 by our member, the Camberley-based manufacturing firm Amazon Filters. Eighteen-year-old Sofise, headquartered in the Vénissieux commune of Lyon, achieved the honour for successful sales growth across
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Latest key Government Covid-19 updates
23rd July 2020
Latest key Government Covid-19 updates Latest news on lifting restrictions from businesses in England In England, from 1 August, if prevalence remains around or below current levels, and COVID-19 Secure guidelines are followed, the UK government will: • Give
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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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No more Transition at the UK Border
30th July 2020
The UK left the European Union on 31st January 2020, and the transition period comes to an end in December this year. It is vital that businesses take action now to get ready for a new border operating environment from
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BCC Welcomes Government Support for Businesses on Energy Bills
8th September 2022
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes this quick and positive intervention from Government. It is clear the new Prime Minister has listened to
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Insolvency numbers show the levels of debt people are facing is catching up with them
15th December 2020
Commenting, Louise Brittain, Restructuring and Insolvency Partner at Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy and business advisors to SMEs, said: “The insolvency numbers this month show that debt is beginning to catch up with people. The numbers also indicate
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BCC responds to Conservative Party business proposals
21st November 2019
Responding to proposals unveiled by the Conservative Party, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Dr Adam Marshall said: Business rates: “We have continually highlighted the damaging impact that upfront business costs are having on companies across the UK – and Chambers
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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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Apptaura develop app to support touch-free tourism
20th May 2021
Apptaura have been appointed to develop the exhibition app for a new sculpture trail managed by the not-for-profit event company Destination Basingstoke. Launching this summer, the trail celebrates the centuries-old nickname given to Hampshire residents – Hampshire Hogs. Hand-painted by
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 24th October 2022
24th October 2022
Following weeks of chaos and uncertainty, we now congratulate Rishi Sunak as our new Prime Minister, who needs to return us to both political and economic stability. The new administration must immediately set out how they plan to deal with
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GDP Figures Underline Need For Bold Autumn Statement
16th November 2023
Responding to the latest GDP data from the ONS, Alex Veitch Director of Policy and Insights at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s preliminary estimate, showing GDP failed to grow in Q3, provides further evidence of the
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BCC says three-month extension of ban on commercial evictions is good news for businesses
11th March 2021
Commenting on the announcement of the extension, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Businesses would welcome the additional flexibility and pragmatism that an extension to the eviction ban brings in helping to weather this period of tightened restrictions. “We
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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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