by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Business Surrey, Business Trends, Developments, Economy Growth, Local Business, Skills & Employment, Start up support, Surrey Business News
This 6 week programme for sole traders and micro businesses, concludes with a plan to support the next year of business growth. It will be delivered entirely online. What does the course include? Inclusion in an exclusive, supportive...
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 Mar, 2026 | Economy Growth, Events, High Street, Local Business, Local news, Retail, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business, Training
Advice and support, Business news The High Street Support and Innovation Programme will support hundreds of small and medium businesses in Surrey’s town and villages. Find out how you can get involved with this fully-funded scheme, which is running this spring. The...
by Karen Porter | J Mar, 2026 | Community, Developments, Featured, Local news, Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business, Staines-upon-Thames
Local government in Surrey is changing to make the system simpler, more connected, and better able to meet local needs. This is called Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation. From April 2027, the existing county council and 11 district and borough councils...
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...
by Karen Porter | J Jan, 2026 | Featured, Health and Wellbeing, Local Business, Offers
Understanding Balance Have you noticed feeling a little less steady lately? Whether it’s occasional unsteadiness, poor balance, or reduced confidence when moving, many people don’t realise how closely balance is linked to the spine and nervous...
by Karen Porter | J Jan, 2026 | Spelthorne Business
Struggling high street firms left stranded by rates package Responding to the Government’s business rates announcement for pubs in England, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Policy Chair, Tina McKenzie, said: “The Government has passed up a critical...
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 Tracey Carter | J Jan, 2026 | Events, Featured, FSB News
Hello to all our wonderful Surrey businesses and partners, I hope you have had a positive start to 2026 and found a moment to pause, reflect, and reset after the busy end of last year. A new year always brings fresh energy, and I’m really looking forward to what lies...
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 | Finance, Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business
Following the Government’s Budget announcement on 26 November 2025, several changes to business rates will come into effect from 1 April 2026. The temporary Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) relief, introduced during the Covid pandemic, will come to an end and will ...
by Tracey Carter | J Dec, 2025 | Local Business, Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business, Training
Spelthorne Borough Council’s Economic Development team officially launched its new Business Spelthorne website at the Surrey Chambers of Commerce networking event, held at Shepperton Studios on Thursday 27 November. The website has been created as a...
by Tracey Carter | J Dec, 2025 | SBF News, Spelthorne Business
Dear Members As I begin my tenure as Chair of the Spelthorne Business Forum, I do so with a deep sense of gratitude and renewed purpose. Many members will know me from my recent year as Mayor of Spelthorne, a role that offered a unique window into the heart of our...
by Tracey Carter | J Dec, 2025 | Economy Growth, Local Business, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business
Here is a roundup of the latest DWP news and updates. Employers that have signed up to the Disability Confident scheme(link is external) – Guidance: List of disability confident employers who have signed up has been updated for September 2025. This...
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...
by Tracey Carter | J Dec, 2025 | Economy Growth, FSB News, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has secured changes to the Employment Rights Bill, replacing day-one unfair dismissal claims with a six-month qualifying period. FSB led the campaign throughout “tough” Government negotiations. FSB Policy Chair Tina McKenzie...
