BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: most firms can be ready for ‘restart’ within three weeks
6th May 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the vast majority of firms surveyed say they will require three weeks or less to prepare to restart operations alongside any loosening of the UK lockdown. Smaller businesses may be
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Surrey 40 Under 40 Business Awards
14th February 2022
Invest in Surrey is the Inward investment Service for Surrey, established to proactively promote the region as a world-class place to start, grow and relocate a business. We bring together world-class industries, academia, and government partners to support business and
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Epsom & Ewell Business Awards 2019
25th November 2019
The Epsom & Ewell Business Awards celebrated business excellence in the local community at the Awards Finals held at the University for the Creative Arts on Thursday 21 November. Winners were announced for each of the ten categories and
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BCC responds to ONS GDP figures for November
15th January 2021
Commenting on GDP figures for November 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The latest figures highlight the continued damage being done to the UK economy by coronavirus. “The decline in output in November was largely driven by the
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Furlough – Prolonging the Inevitable?
22nd May 2020
It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic is having a brutal, frankly harrowing, impact on labour markets across developed markets. Having been close to full employment at the beginning of the year, we are now in the midst of
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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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Guildford Shakespeare Company brings school children into local care home for second year.
6th August 2019
Spirit of Youth, the intergenerational drama project from Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC), unites local school children and care home residents to create their own version of a Shakespeare play. Spirit of Youth first began last year when children from Weyfield
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South East Manufacturing Bounces Back as Clouds Lighten – Make UK/BDO survey
21st March 2023
Recession fears ease though significant growth remains elusive South East manufacturers are seeing a rebound in activity in the first quarter of the year as the domestic and global markets have improved, easing fears of a significant recession for
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BCC launches Chamber Business Awards at London Stock Exchange
25th March 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), on Thursday 7th March, launched its flagship Chamber Business Awards at London Stock Exchange. Northcoders, last year’s winner of the ‘Business of the Year’ award had the honour of opening trading at the London
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Hartsfield Manor Wins SME Surrey Business Award
20th February 2023
Hartsfield Manor, based in Betchworth, was recently awarded Surrey Business of Year at the recent SME Surrey Business Awards held at Epsom racecourse. Hartsfield Manor is a stunning 19th Century manor house set back along a sweeping driveway amongst
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Beard reports strong 2019 performance
26th March 2020
Family-owned construction firm Beard has reported a strong financial performance in 2019, continuing the sustainable growth the firm has delivered in recent years. Pre-tax profits rose to £5 million, an increase of 8% on 2018, while turnover increased by 6%
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BCC: Business still unable to prepare fully for a no deal Brexit
7th September 2019
New research from the British Chambers of Commerce shows a concerningly high number of UK firms aren’t ready for a no deal Brexit. Business has consistently called on government to avoid a messy and disorderly exit but in light of
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Cuppa For Your Crew and 100 Miles in July – Help Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Raise Vital Funds This Summer
26th June 2023
This summer, Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is introducing two new fundraisers, Cuppa for Your Crew and 100 Miles in July. These events have been launched to help raise vital funds, giving people more choice in how,
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Ransomware Threats Are Rapidly Advancing With Major Consequences for Businesses
3rd May 2023
A new report revealed that over a 12-month period, ransomware attacks affected 73% of UK organisations. In the last few months, the Guardian newspaper and Royal Mail hit the headlines after both suffering significant ransomware attacks. So, what exactly is ransomware?
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The Award-Winning Producer, Ellen Kent, Returns this Spring with Two Stunning Operas!
31st March 2023
Aida Friday 5th May – New Victoria Theatre, Woking Aida, the grandest of all Ellen Kent’s operas, returns with a stunning new traditional production, boasting an impressive new set built by Set-Up Scenery in the UK, who also build
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Navigating Global AI regulation and the position in the UK
4th June 2024
Navigating Global AI regulation and the position in the UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force driving innovation across various industries, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and transportation. However, as AI technologies continue to advance, concerns
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Heathrow Portfolio & Supplier Management Website Launch
20th May 2021
Heathrow are pleased to announce that they have launched its new portfolio & supplier management website at https://www.heathrow.com/company/doing-business-with-heathrow. The newly launched website is the first recommendation in the Heathrow Local Recovery Plan. It has been designed to provide a new
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Moore Barlow lawyer ranked in global Future Female Leaders list
28th September 2020
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow is proud to announce that Senior Associate, Amandeep Khasriya, has been named as a Future Leader in HERoes Women Role Model List 2020. The HERoes 100 Women Future Female Leader’s list, released by
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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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Curchod & Co Boosts Building Surveying Team With Appointment Of Duncan Firstbrook
19th September 2019
Curchod & Co has appointed Duncan Firstbrook MRICS, who will be joining the Building Surveying Team working out of the firm’s Farnham office. Duncan is a Chartered Building Surveyor graduating with a degree from the University of Brighton in 1998.
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