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  • BCC comments on UK’s official departure from the EU
    31st January 2020

    As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11-month transition period, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “In our business communities, this historic moment will bring

  • BCC responds to Bank of England interest rate decision
    30th January 2020

    Welcoming the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates on hold, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:  “The decision to keep interest rates on hold is the right one given the mixed picture from

  • 999 crew responds to Hospice appeal
    30th January 2020

    Firefighters from the country’s busiest fire brigade showed their community spirit this week – by taking part in a PJ Day photoshoot for Princess Alice Hospice. London Fire Brigade’s New Malden Fire Station Green Watch pulled on their night attire

  • BCC responds to nationalisation of Northern Rail
    30th January 2020

    Responding to the announcement that Arriva will hand back control of the Northern Rail franchise to the government, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Business communities across the North want an end to the unacceptable levels of disruption and

  • YUnique Marketing Ltd wins Best Business Award
    29th January 2020

    YUnique Marketing Ltd was named winner of the Best Corporate Social Responsibility category at the 2019 Best Business Awards. YUnique Marketing Ltd, a Surrey based strategic marketing consultancy, was honoured with a prestigious national business award in recognition of its

  • Lythe Hill Hotel raises over £3,000 for Stepping Stones School
    24th January 2020

    Lythe Hill Hotel staff and guests have been working hard to raise money for Stepping stones school and with charitable events throughout the year, primarily at the Christmas Market and at the Haslemere hounds event, they raised £3,257.95 for the

  • Businesses Representing All Areas Of UK Economy Offer Government Help Designing New Immigration System
    24th January 2020

    Open letter to Home Secretary published days ahead of Migration Advisory Committee report  The UK’s five largest business organisations (BCC, CBI, FSB, IOD & MakeUK) – and around 30 trade associations, from hoteliers to universities, employing millions of people –

  • Price freeze in most town centre car parks approved
    23rd January 2020

    A price freeze in most town centre car parks, more electric vehicle charging points and a new ‘early bird’ rate at Farnham Road car park to help commuters were all agreed at a meeting of the Council’s Executive last night

  • Charles Russell Speechlys’ Corporate Team Shortlisted For Six South East Dealmakers Awards
    23rd January 2020

    Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford has been shortlisted for six Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2020 including Corporate Law Firm of the Year, Corporate Lawyer of the Year, Deal of the Year (under £10m), Deal of the Year (over £10m)

  • BCC comments on ONS labour market data
    21st January 2020

    Commenting on the ONS labour market figures for January 2020, published, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The jobs market remains strong in the face of a challenging economic backdrop, with firms continuing

  • High-growth startup Elder raises further £8.2m in bid to displace the care home
    21st January 2020

    Elder, a leading care home alternative, has raised another £8.2m funding round as its technology-enabled live-in care service gains nationwide popularity, bringing the total raised to £16.5m.   Elder is one of the UK’s fastest-growing startups and has delivered more

  • HS2 – Suggested supplementary media lines
    21st January 2020

    “HS2 should be delivered in full, without delay. There is a strong economic case for delivering all phases of HS2.   “For far too long businesses across the UK have had to cope with heavily congested Victorian-era railways – with