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  • British business says no to no-deal in 100 days’ time
    19th December 2018

    The UK’s five leading business groups, representing hundreds of thousands of businesses across the United Kingdom employing millions of people, today unite and call on politicians to prevent a disorderly ‘no-deal’ Brexit on 29th March.   “Businesses have been watching

  • Enterprise M3 Growth Hub Full Time Growth Champion
    18th December 2018

    Division: Enterprise M3 Growth Hub Salary Band: £40,000 – £50,000 p.a. Purpose of Job Growth Champions help businesses who demonstrate high innovation and growth potential to access the expert support that they need. This role gives great scope for entrepreneurial

  • BCC Forecast: Business investment deep freeze to continue in 2019
    18th December 2018

    Uncertainty over the UK’s future relationship with the EU is one of many factors that has weakened the outlook for business investment, according to the latest forecast by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).   The UK’s leading business group forecast

  • BCC: Westminster should be focused on needs of the country
    12th December 2018

    Commenting on the news that the Prime Minister will face a vote of no confidence, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:   “At one of the most pivotal moments for the UK economy

  • BCC comments on labour market figures   
    11th December 2018

    Commenting on the labour market figures for December 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While the latest data confirms that the UK jobs market remains in good shape, the second successive rise in

  • BCC: Business intensely frustrated by yet another delay
    10th December 2018

    Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons on delaying Parliament’s ‘meaningful vote’ on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:   “Firms are looking

  • BCC: Brexit uncertainty weighing on the economy and trade
    10th December 2018

    Commenting on the GDP and trade statistics for October 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:   “The latest GDP data is further evidence that the drag effect

  • BCC/DHL: Price pressures hitting manufacturing exporters  
    9th December 2018

    The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, today (Sunday) publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and export documentation data. It finds that as the clock ticks ever closer to Brexit, a combination of exchange

  • BCC: No deal advice on EU citizens long overdue
    6th December 2018

    Commenting on the publication of the policy paper by DExEU on the rights of EU citizens in the UK in the event of no deal, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment and Skills at the British Chambers of Commerce said:

  • Councils working together to improve air quality
    5th December 2018

    At its next meeting on 12 December, the Guildford Joint Committee will consider the outline business case to enable the Blackwater Valley partnership to move forward with improving air quality on the A331. Surrey County Councillor, Keith Taylor, Chairman of

  • Celebrating Guildford’s Innovation Leaders
    5th December 2018

    Dynamic advances across a spectrum of sectors from technology to sustainability were celebrated at Guildford’s Innovation Awards at the Guildhall last night. Showcasing the very best in technology and talent from businesses throughout the borough, the annual award ceremony serves

  • INTERNATIONAL TRADE NOTICE
    4th December 2018

    DATE: 3rd December 2018   Dear all, Christmas and New Year Holiday 2018   Please see below for the Christmas and New Year 2018 office closures.   Surrey Chambers of Commerce Our office will be closing at midday on Monday