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HMRC: Child Benefit boost for millions of families

FAMILIES who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). From 7 April 2025, parents...

The Muddy Stilettos: The 2025 Muddy Awards Finals are open

NOW in their 12th year, The Muddy Stilettos Awards are back! 2,205 finalists have just been announced as the best independent lifestyle businesses across...

Plans for 1,500 on Thurrock green belt revealed

A DEVELOPER has revealed plans to build 1,500 new homes which will swell the size of Chadwell St Mary by 50 per cent reports...

WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale

THE name WH Smith, a staple of UK town centres since the Victorian era, is set to disappear from the High Street after the...

Next hits £1 billion profit for first time as it raises profit forecast

NEXT has posted an annual pre-tax profit of over £1bn for the first time in the company’s history, marking a 10.1% uplift year-on-year reports...

DP World to begin construction of £1 billion London Gateway expansion

CONSTRUCTION work to expand London Gateway and establish the facility as the UK's largest container port will begin in May after DP World was...

Essex Chambers proud to announce Ambitious Essex as main sponsor for Festival of Business

ESSEX Chambers are Proud to Announce Ambitious Essex as Main Sponsor for the Festival of Business 2025 The Essex Chambers of Commerce is delighted to...

Team celebration kicks off 2025 at Amazon  

THE team from Amazon's fulfilment centre in Tilbury set the tone for a happy new year with a fire and ice themed party at...

New ten year Local Development Order backs growth of London Gateway Logistics Park

THURROCK Council has approved a new 10-year Local Development Order (LDO) to enable continued expansion and job creation at DP World’s London Gateway Logistics...

67% of people in the East support intestacy law reform, shows Will Aid poll – now change could finally be coming

A WILL Aid poll has revealed 67% of people in the East of England believe the law of intestacy should be changed to offer...

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has meeting with Fujitsu

THE Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds met with Fujitsu earlier today to discuss their contribution towards Horizon compensation. Please find a short press release below...

Essex graduate paves the way for women in construction this International Women’s Day

IN honour of International Women's Day (8th March), Barratt Homes is celebrating one of its trainee assistant site managers, Amelia Coker, who is forging a career in...

Royal Mail to roll out parcel lockers at New River shopping centres

ROYAL Mail has announced NewRiver as the first company it is partnering with to roll out its new parcel locker network across its portfolio...

Thurrock MP and growth portfolio holder join developers for discussion on how best to grow borough

THURROCK MP Jen Craft and Thurrock Council's portfolio holder for growth, Cllr Lee Watson, joined a panel representing builders and landowners last week in...

International investment links strengthened as Freeport East drives big boost for green trade in the region

A NEW partnership signed yesterday in London will boost eco-friendly construction in the East of England as well as international trade links between the...

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