by Jeev Sahoo | J May, 2026 | Charity, Featured, Funding
The much-loved Big Duck Race 2026 is back, and local businesses are once again being invited to take part in this fun and creative fundraising event supporting vulnerable people across the community. Organised by MidasPlus, the event raises vital funds to help local...
by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Awards, Charity, Funding, Grants, Local Business, Start up support
The Stephen Lloyd Awards support early-stage projects aiming to achieve social or environmental change in the UK. Successful applicants will receive at least £25,000 in funding, alongside pro bono support from social enterprise mentors. Shortlisted candidates will be...
by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Developments, Economy Growth, Finance, Funding, Grants, Local Business, Manufacturing, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business
Made Smarter South East is a government-funded programme created to drive growth amongst the South East’s manufacturing SMEs and makers. The Made Smarter team will provide advice and support to manufacturers and makers to: help them switch to advanced and automated...
by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Featured, Finance, High Street, Local Business, Local news, Retail, Spelthorne Business, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey Business News
The High Streets Support and Innovation programme continues to be delivered across Surrey this spring. Nearly 140 businesses have registered so far – and online events are now available. The Surrey High Street Growth and Innovation Programme is open to a wide range of...
by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Business Surrey, Economy Growth, Featured, Finance, Spelthorne Business, Surrey Business News
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment will change how self-employed individuals manage and report their finances, so now’s the time to prepare! The change means you will have to use digital software to manage your tax affairs. It will be...
by Karen Porter | J Feb, 2026 | Finance, Retail
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a major review into how advanced artificial intelligence (AI) could affect consumers, financial markets and regulators over the coming years. With AI already built into many services across banking and insurance, the...
