by Tracey Carter | J Oct, 2025 | Economy Growth, Funding, Spelthorne Business
Surrey Economic Growth Fund round one invests £2 million to Surrey businesses and wider economy. Collectively the grants will provide an economic boost worth millions, creating scores of new jobs and hundreds of local job opportunities. From vineyards and biotech to...
by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Funding, Funding, Spelthorne Business
Epic Games is offering financial support through its Epic MegaGrants programme, designed to advance innovation in real-time 3D creation. The scheme supports individuals and teams across gaming, media, enterprise and education. Typical awards range from $5,000 to...
by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Funding, Spelthorne Business, Start up support
Surrey Heath Borough Council is inviting residents, community groups, and local organisations to apply for funding to support projects that improve your neighbourhood. This funding comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) – a charge paid by developers...
by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Economy Growth, Finance, Spelthorne Business
Contactless card payments could soon exceed the current £100 cap – and even become unlimited – under proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator is consulting on plans that would give banks and card providers the freedom to set their own...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Finance, Spelthorne Business
According to recently released research, a sustained 1% annual productivity uplift across the UK’s 5.6 million SMEs would raise national output by £94bn UK small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) could unlock £94bn a year by tackling project inefficiencies,...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2023 | Business Trends, Developments, Economy Growth, Finance, Local news, SBF News
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead. At 12.30pm on 22 November 2023, Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. This is likely to be the government’s last mini-budget ahead of a general...