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Inflation Dips but Price Pressures on Business Remain
15th January 2025
Reacting to the latest inflation data released this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s slight dip in the inflation rate is welcome but it’s not a game-changer. Underlying price pressures within the
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Taskforce Meets to Shape North Sea’s Energy Future
14th January 2025
An independent taskforce has met for the first time to ensure the North Sea’s strategic transition from oil and gas to a renewable future, while safeguarding up to 200,000 jobs. The North Sea Transition Taskforce brings together a diverse
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Quarterly Economic Survey Q4 2024 Results
14th January 2025
Business confidence falls following UK Budget announcements. The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q4 2024 – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment, made up of 91% SMEs – shows concern about tax, including national insurance, has spiked.
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Introducing a social science approach to identify, discuss, and transform on-campus food waste behaviour
14th January 2025
This project proposes a social science approach to create a generic process model designed for students residing in university campuses, accommodation managers, recycling companies, and other key stakeholders to identify, discuss, and transform on-campus food waste behaviour that: Reduces waste;
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London Gatwick awards £30,000 to good causes in Surrey
14th January 2025
Surrey community groups were celebrating this week as London Gatwick announced the recipients of £30,000 from the third round of the London Gatwick Foundation Fund, across Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge and Mole Valley. The six good causes which benefitted from
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New Lift Off Opportunities at Heathrow
10th January 2025
The theme for Lift Off Q1 is ‘Health, Safety, and Wellbeing’. At Heathrow, we prioritise the health, safety, and well-being of our colleagues, passengers, and neighbours above all else. This commitment serves as the foundation of our efficient operations, secure
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British Chambers of Commerce: Quarterly Economic Survey Q4 2024
9th January 2025
Business confidence falls following UK Budget announcements. The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q4 2024 – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment, made up of 91% SMEs – shows concern about tax, including national insurance, has spiked.
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Warm Welcome Winter Volunteers Needed!
8th January 2025
As the winter chill sets in, Surrey County Council are calling on the big-hearted individuals in our community to step forward and lend a hand at our Warm Welcome venues. Why Volunteer? Volunteering with us is more than just a commitment
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Budget Tax Hike Bursts Business Confidence
7th January 2025
63% of businesses say tax, including national insurance, is now a concern, following the Chancellor’s Budget – the highest level since 2017 Business confidence has slipped to its lowest level since the aftermath of the mini-Budget in Autumn 2022 A
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Four Major Events to Celebrate Local Food & Drink, Arts & Craft, and Countryside Living
7th January 2025
Surrey Hills Enterprises is thrilled to unveil an exciting calendar of events for 2025, celebrating the very best of local food, drink, arts, crafts, and countryside living. These four major events are designed to connect the community with the stunning
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Amazon Filters team members go ‘behind the scenes’ in water industry container
7th January 2025
Dozens of team members at a process filter manufacturer have stepped inside a mobile container that helps deliver their technology to UK water companies. In emergencies such as floods, droughts and other interruptions, millions of households and businesses rely on
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Cooper Parry Continues to Grow – Top Talent Joins the Cooper Parry Law Team
7th January 2025
2025 kicks off with a bang for Cooper Parry Law as we welcome two experienced hires to our growing legal team. Anna Hewitson joins as Partner, and Kieran Cornish as Manager. They both bring a wealth of expertise from their