BCC responds to ONS GDP figures
14th July 2020
Commenting on GDP figures for May 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The latest data confirms there was a modest rally in monthly UK GDP growth in May as restrictions started to ease. However, coming after unprecedented contractions in the
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Remove blockers in the skills system to alleviate recruitment struggles, says BCC and Indeed
25th June 2019
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BCC responds to the further easing of lockdown restrictions in the leisure, arts and beauty sectors
10th July 2020
Commenting on the government’s announcement today (9 July) that some firms in England in the leisure, arts and beauty sectors will be allowed to reopen, BCC Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said: “Businesses in the leisure and beauty industries and many
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 24th April
28th April 2023
As part of our national Chamber network, we have just completed our latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes which reveals, as expected, that businesses are still facing
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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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Vision Engineering calibration lab attains ISO 17025:2017 accreditation
13th May 2020
LONDON, 12.05.20: Vision Engineering, a 61 year old British leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality visual measurement and inspection technologies, has attained ISO 17025:2017 accreditation from UKAS and is now a UKAS accredited calibration laboratory No. 7706. The award of
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Run 31 Or Squat 3100 In March For Life-Saving Charity Air Ambulance Kent Surrey & Sussex
12th February 2021
Over £157,000 raised through fitness fundraising in January Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is inviting members of the public, of all ages, to join its fitness fundraising activities, Run 31 and Squat 3100 for the 31 days of
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BCC: Delivering all of HS2 is vital to unlocking economic growth
17th May 2019
Commenting on the Lords Economic Affairs Committee report into High Speed 2, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Northern England is in desperate need of major rail investment, and we are pleased that
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A-Plan launches COVID-19 Community Heroes campaign
22nd April 2020
A-Plan launches COVID-19 Community Heroes campaign A-Plan Insurance has launched a local initiative to help celebrate the unsung heroes of our communities. From takeaways delivering curries to their local NHS staff, community volunteer groups helping people in isolation, individuals using
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BCC Coronavirus Survey: cash remains top concern for lockdown-stricken firms across UK
16th February 2021
Results from the latest BCC survey on the impact of Coronavirus on businesses show they have been pushed to the brink by the effect of multiple lockdowns. Among the sobering findings from the survey of more than 1,100 businesses are:
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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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BCC responds to Prime Minister’s speech setting out next steps in Coronavirus response
17th July 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech today (17 July), setting out the next steps in England’s Coronavirus response, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: On new guidance for returning to the workplace: “Companies, in discussion with their employees, will decide
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Women in Innovation Award 2024/25
10th June 2024
Women within UK registered micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £4 million to develop their exciting and innovative ideas. The £75,000 grant also includes bespoke business support. Competition opens: Monday 13 May 2024
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Smith & Williamson’s Guildford Office raises over £10,000 for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices in two-year partnership
18th September 2020
The Guildford office of Smith & Williamson, the financial and professional services firm, has announced it has raised over £10,000 for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices since partnering with the local charity in September 2018. Shooting Star Children’s Hospices supports
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What should the Gatwick region be known for? And why should the outside world be interested?
26th July 2022
Following the impact of the pandemic, Gatwick Airport and its partners are looking to better define – and promote – the region’s economic identity to help it compete for inward investment, attract new, diverse industries and jobs, and secure its
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Surrey Translation Bureau gets a multilingual website
25th March 2022
Surrey Translation Bureau (STB) is pleased to announce that their website (www.surreytranslation.co.uk) is now available in six other languages, alongside English. With the addition of German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic, the aim is to provide a more tailored
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Global Travel Management Named Best Workplace in Travel 2024
19th June 2024
Global Travel Management (GTM), a leading business travel agency, is proud to announce that it has been named the Best Workplace in Travel 2024 in the Small Companies category. The prestigious award was presented by Best Workplaces in Travel during
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Updated Local Plan – consultation on main changes starts 11 September
5th September 2018
Help shape the borough’s future by commenting on the main modifications to our updated Local Plan in the next consultation, as agreed by the Executive at its meeting last night (4 September). Cllr Paul Spooner, Leader of the Council, says:
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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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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 4th July 2022
4th July 2022
Start-up Academy We held an excellent graduation celebration for all the businesses that took part in our second Start-up Academy, and we are now looking forward to recruiting the next cohort. We are welcoming pre-starts and early start businesses (Up
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