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London Gateway launches new £350 fourth berth with arrival of new ships

DP WORLD is celebrating the operational launch of the world’s first all-electric berth with the arrival of its first ships, marking a significant milestone...

Thurrock Foodbank now collecting Christmas Appeal

THURROCK Foodbank is now collecting for its Christmas Appeal, which aims to give Thurrock's communities a helping hand in enjoying the festivities. The Reverse Advent...

HARIBO UK announces opening of Bluewater Shopping Centre store

BLUEWATER Shopping Centre is about to become even sweeter as HARIBO UK announces its 11th UK retail store opening. The news comes after the success...

Applications open for next round of Community Cares Fund grants from the East of England Co-op

APPLICATIONS are now open for community groups and good causes across the region to receive part of a £110,000 fund announced by the East...

Treetops Learning Community boosted by Amazon donation

THE Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury has donated £2,000 to a trust supporting special educational needs learning in Essex. Treetops Learning Community support students across...

Farmers reflect on a challenging harvest

FARMS across the UK have experienced a low-yielding harvest and are having to adapting to a new normal of climate extremes, following the country's...

Statera Energy reaches financial close on £395 million development

ENERGY storage developer Statera Energy has announced that it has secured a total of £395 million in finance for a major battery energy storage...

Do one thing – get on the HMRC app

TALK Money Week is an annual awareness initiative – the theme this year is “Do One Thing”1.7 million customers use the HM Revenue and...

Business bosses réspond to Chancellor’s budget statement

RESPONDING to the Chancellor’s Budget statement, Policy Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Tina McKenzie, said: “Increasing the employment allowance for small businesses...

Councillors slam far-reaching impact of Lower Thames Crossing decision delays

THE long wait for a decision on the £10billion Lower Thames Crossing is having a huge impact on residents, councillors fear reports the Local Democracy...

Federation of Small Business express hopes for budget

THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the Chancellor to deliver a decisively pro-small business Budget, saying SMEs are “sick of stagnation.” The...

Support with skills shortages and a competitive tax system: East of England’s Budget wishlist revealed 

THE East of England's businesses are calling on the Chancellor to prioritise skills when she delivers her first Budget, according to the latest data...

Businesses invited to join influential new board

DELIVERED by business for business, with business, the Greater Essex Business Board will build a stronger economy for the region. Working together, Essex County Council,...

Fragrance Shop opens at Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Lakeside Shopping Centre is excited to announce The Fragrance Shop's newly upsized flagship store in Essex is open from today. The store, located in...

Thurrock Council refuses takeaway application in South Ockendon

THURROCK Council has refused an application to turn a shop in South Ockendon into a takeaway that residents feared would cause antisocial behaviour reports...

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