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New chief for Essex Chamber of Commerce

ESSEX Chambers of Commerce is stepping into a fresh and exciting chapter, with Ruth Gilbert set to join as Chief Executive this July. The transition...

Consumers to save around £400 million every year from government crackdown on costly subscription traps 

HARD working Brits will keep more of their cash under a new government crackdown on unwanted and misleading subscriptions, which will save consumers around...

Green Hydrogen Production confirmed at Port of Tilbury in major boost for UK industrial decarbonisation

GEOPURA and Forth Ports have signed a landmark agreement to produce green hydrogen on site at the Port of Tilbury starting this year. This...

Millions of families in line for Child Benefit rate increase

MILLIONS of families claiming Child Benefit will see an increase in their payments from next week, as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) encourages those...

Rightmove returns as headline sponsor for Beresfords 2026 property dinner following record-breaking success

SOUTH-East property group, Beresfords, is delighted to announce that Rightmove will return as headline sponsor for its 2026 property dinner and auction held at the...

Time to Pay Up: Government unveils toughest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years

SMALL businesses will be paid on time – that’s the clear message from government today  as it cracks down on late payments, with the largest set of reforms in over a generation.  The Small Business Commissioner will be given sweeping new...

Construction begins at Tilbury dry docks in boost for local economy 

A MAJOR investment in the future of the River Thames and the local economy was marked today as Uber Boat by Thames Clippers officially...

Lloyds Banking Group commits to supporting foster carer employees

LLOYDS Banking Group has committed to supporting its foster carer employees by being officially recognised as a Fostering Friendly employer. The Fostering Friendly accreditation, awarded...

Whybrow strengthens commercial team with new director

ESSEX Commercial Agency and Surveyors, Whybrow, part of the Beresfords Group, has announced the appointment of Tony Lockwood as its new Director of Commercial and...

Essex’s “extraordinary” Dylan joins Duke of Sussex in call for nominations for local unsung heroes at 2026 WellChild Awards

LAST year’s WellChild award winner, 22-year-old Dylan Bleach from Clacton-On-Sea, has joined the national children’s charity and its patron Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex,...

East of England growth news: Meet NatWest’s new Mid-Market Champion appointed to unlock £35bn growth boost

NATWEST Group has appointed a dedicated Mid‑Market Champion for the East of England – alongside similar roles in 11 other UK nations and regions...

New mobile health service launched in Thurrock to spot health problems early

A NEW mobile health service has begun touring around Thurrock in a bid to spot health problems earlier and ease pressure on overstretched NHS...

International Women’s Day: How content creator Lisa is teaching motorists and encouraging women

AN Essex content creator is building a large online following by teaching motorists how to repair and improve their own cars, while also encouraging...

National Careers Week: Jobseekers and those starting new jobs encouraged to use the HMRC app

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed more than 7 million people started a new job in 2025. And as National Careers Week is...

New charging hub at port of Tilbury is a milestone for cleaner environment

THURROCK Mayor Cllr Sue Shinnick was on hand to lead the formalities at the opening of a new and innovative charging hub at the...

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