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 Jan, 2026 | Business Surrey, Economy Growth, Funding, Grants, Health and Wellbeing, Local Business, Spelthorne Business, Travel & Transport
Boost productivity, cut congestion, and relieve workplace parking pressure by applying for a Smarter Travel to Work grant from Active Surrey by 13th February 2026. The Smarter Travel to Work grant scheme supports employers fulfil their travel plans and...
by Karen Porter | J Jan, 2026 | Business Surrey, Economy Growth, Local Business, Local news, Training
We’re pleased to share a new free business growth support programme now available through Spelthorne Borough Council, delivered by CPG & MyGrowthPod®. The programme is designed to support local businesses at different stages, helping them strengthen...
by Tracey Carter | J Dec, 2025 | Business Surrey, Economy Growth, Finance, Funding, Spelthorne Business, Surrey Business News
Funding and grants Here’s a round up of business grants that have come through my inbox this month, it’s fast moving so check back here every month for updates on what programmes have been released. As we reach the end of the year, grants and competitions are...
by Tracey Carter | J Dec, 2025 | Business Surrey, Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business
Business news, Innovation, Skills and workforce The UK Budget 2025 was announced today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. But what will it mean for your Surrey business? Here’s a snapshot of some of the key measures. From changes to business rates to frozen tax...