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One in two businesses (50%) are set to grant staff pay rises of over 2% in the next year, according to a new survey by leading business organisation British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and online recruitment company Indeed. The survey,

Two partners at DMH Stallard have received top industry honours this week.  Heidi Copland and Robert Knight have been individually recognised by two international guides that rank the most accomplished lawyers and law firms in the world. Heidi Copland has

Surrey law firm Hart Brown are delighted to announce the appointment of Jane Crosby as Partner, within the Dispute Resolution team Prior to entering into the legal profession Jane worked for a number of years in the aviation industry giving

The Council has adopted the East Horsley Neighbourhood Plan, following its meeting on 24 July and the successful referendum result on 17 May 2018. The East Horsley Neighbourhood Plan forms part of the development plan for the borough of Guildford

The local business group, Reigate Business Guild are putting the wheels in motion to raise funds to provide Reigate town centre with the most impressive Christmas lights to date. With fundraising events taking place throughout the year and a generous

Guildford’s parks and green spaces have once again been recognised for being beautifully maintained, having the highest possible environmental standards and excellent visitor facilities, retaining our status as one of the best areas to visit in the South East. This

All Jobcentre sites within Surrey are preparing for the arrival of Universal Credit Full Service in the autumn. Preparation work is underway to ensure staff are fully trained and in place for go-live in each office. With Universal Credit, claimants

The latest BCC podcast is now live. In it we cover the fallout from the Brexit amendments to the Customs Bill, the impact of those amendments on VAT for business, and interest rates. In the second half Jane Gratton interviews

The vast majority of UK businesses believe the cost of complying with the UK tax system has escalated over recent years, according to new research released today (Wednesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in partnership with Avalara. A

There is masses to do this summer at Brooklands Museum in Weybridge while giving visitors a chance to learn and discover the amazing achievements in motor racing, aviation and engineering at this historic site that changed the world. The Museum’s

Responding to the Government’s Strengthened Local Enterprise Partnerships report, which sets out changes to LEPs, the local growth bodies that oversee significant economic development funding across England, Mike Spicer, BCC Director of Research and Economics, said: “Business will welcome the

Employers across the UK suspected of providing false or misleading information to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) about how they are meeting their automatic enrolment duties, will now be targeted with short notice inspections. This latest round of spot checks starting