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...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2023 | Chambers of Commerce, Events, Finance, Local news, SBF News, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business, Training
Thursday 09 November 2023 9:00 am- 5pm Event Theme: Skills Price: Free Event Location: The Hideaway Allen House Pavilion Guildford GU1 4AZ Surrey Chambers of Commerce is running a number of sessions to help people who may have missed out on some of the well-known...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2023 | Economy Growth, Finance, SBF News, Sustainability
Rural England Prosperity Fund grants of up to £50,000 are now available to fund capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure in the rural areas of Guildford, Waverley and Tandridge. Small businesses in any of the three rural areas can apply for...
by Tracey Carter | J Oct, 2023 | Finance, Local news, SBF News
Campaign launches to offer new energy saving tips for families, alongside £150 in Warm Home Discount support for the most vulnerable. ‘It All Adds Up’ government campaign will help people make simple changes to save at least £100Amazon’s Alexa will offer tips to help...
