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From HMRC: On your marks – 100 days to file self assessment

THE countdown clock has begun as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reminds customers they have 100 days to file and pay their Self Assessment...

Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy

TEN million working people across the country will benefit from an overhaul of workers’ rights as the Government’s landmark Employment Rights Bill returns to...

London Construction Hub welcomes Construction Companies for tour of facilities

LAST week the Port of Tilbury (As part of the London Construction Hub), in conjunction with Essex Chambers of Commerce, welcomed several businesses involved...

Thames Freeport could ‘transform’ Thurrock says council leader

THAMES Freeport is a “once in a generation opportunity” that could boost Thurrock’s economy, attracting £4.6 billion of investment, the leader of the council has...

Thurrock Council leader John Kent welcomes DP World investment

THE LEADER of Thurrock Council has welcomed investment into the United Kingdom from DP World. Cllr John Kent, Leader of Thurrock Council, said: "This investment...

Port plan to go ahead after row over minister’s comments

A £1bn investment in a Thurrock port will take place, despite a row over comments made about the owner of P&O Ferries, the business...

Thames Freeport will create thousands of new jobs and add over £5bn to UK economy

WORK is progressing well to establish Thames Freeport as a £1.2m skills funding has been announced to help make sure residents can develop the...

Reform UK MP expresses concern over risk to DP World investment after Labour minister

DUBAI-based company DP World has decided to review its plans following criticism by members of Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet about its subsidiary P&O Ferries. The...

DP World: Talks over £1bn port expansion ongoing after row

DISCUSSIONS about a Thurrock port expansion worth £1bn are ongoing as the government tries to resolve a row with the investor reports the BBC. DP...

Government set to unveil most significant reforms to employment rights for a generation to boost pay and productivity

TODAY (10 October), the government has published a once in a generation set of employment rights reforms. The Employment Rights Bill will get the labour...

Historic Tilbury riverside station regeneration project wins £4.4 million grant from Lottery Heritage Fund

SUPPORTERS of a project to regenerate the Port of Tilbury's historic riverside station are celebrating today (Wednesday, 9 October) after it was confirmed an...

Lakeside Shopping Centre announce “Re-Style Studio event”

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre is excited to present the 'Re:style Studio' Autumn/Winter Styling Event, a two-day celebration of fashion and styling set to take place...

Over 10,000 have boosted state pension with online payments

MORE than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State Pension since it launched in...

Freightliner expansion connects London Tilbury with Manchester

UK operator Freightliner has launched a new Tilbury to Manchester intermodal service. The first train ran from London on Monday, 30 September. Freightliner say...

Workers must keep all customer tips under new law

STAFF must be given 100% of tips from customers under a new law which bans businesses from withholding gratuity payments reports the BBC. More than...

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