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Commenting on the trade statistics for January 2018, released today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The weakness in the UK’s trade position in January is a concern, and means

Discover a stellar line-up of inspiring science and entertainment at Innovate Guildford 2018. This free festival for all the family, staged by Guildford Borough Council, takes place at G Live on Saturday 17 March from 10am-5pm. Cllr David Bilbe, Lead Councillor for Economic

Are you planning to celebrate the Royal Wedding on 19 May with a street party? Guildford Borough Council is helping to keep costs down by waiving charges for road closures for the event. Leader of the Council, Councillor Paul Spooner

Addressing the BCC Annual Conference 2018 today (Thursday), Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, will remind the government that the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the UK business community, and country, are not related to

Commenting on the new version of the National Planning Policy Framework, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Planning revolutions have often been promised, but usually turn out to be a false dawn,

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech at the Mansion House today (Friday) outlining the government’s Brexit objectives, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses will appreciate the Prime Minister’s ambition and her determination

You may be aware that the current cold spell of icy winds and snow may bring ‘freezing rain’. Freezing rain is a very rare weather phenomenon and occurs when very cold rain freezes immediately on landing. Our electricity network is

Surrey Chambers of Commerce is getting an office makeover! Over the next few weeks, our office is getting a great little makeover, and as part of this our members Red Box are supplying with us with a range of brand new

Cllr Paul Spooner, Leader of Guildford Borough Council, says: “Last month’s unfortunate appeal decision by the Planning Inspector to allow the Solum scheme was extremely disappointing for us and our whole community. The Council’s Planning Committee had unanimously refused permission

Commenting on the Home Office’s statement on UK immigration policy during the planned transition period following the UK’s exit from the European Union, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The BCC has long campaigned

A business is not an island. It is successful when it supports as well as serves its community. Instinctively I am sure you knew this, but now thanks to our research we have the evidence. Today, we launch the findings

Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech on the Labour Party’s position on Brexit and future UK-EU customs arrangements, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Jeremy Corbyn’s position on the customs union, like the Government’s,