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Asda announces new healthy eating range starting at 75p

TO help shoppers navigate healthy eating this January, Asda announces the launch of its new 45+ product strong Health Menu range. Starting at just...

Meetings across Thurrock will give residents opportunity to comment on local plan

THURROCK resdients are being invited to have a say on the draft local plan proposed by the borough council. The blueprint for the borough's future...

Fresh look for Essex Chambers as new website goes live

A Fresh Look for Essex Chambers as New Website Goes Live We are delighted to announce that the new Essex Chambers of Commerce site has...

Mortgage lenders start year by cutting rates

MORTGAGE lenders have started the year by cutting rates, taking some of the pain out of the cost of a new deal for homeowners...

Taxman may come looking for people who make money from sites like Vinted, Ebay and Etsy

PEOPLE who make money from online “side hustle” activities such as Vinted or Etsy will find the tax net tightening this year reports the...

East of England first pick productivity, hiring and investment as top new year’s resolutions

NEW research from Lloyds Bank has found that more than a third (36%) of firms in the East of England are making New Year’s...

Check your pay’ call to people in Christmas jobs

FESTIVE workers who may be missing out on the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage are being urged to check their pay. Seasonal staff...

UK personal debt down 30% and £10,000 per person in 2023

THE UK's level of personal debt has decreased by 30% in 2023 after plummeting by more than £10,000 per person, according to latest data. Figures...

Many happy returns from 4,757 festive filers on Christmas Day

THERE were 4,757 customers who filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed.   A day traditionally dominated...

Santa’s filed his Self Assessment, have you?

WITH Christmas celebrations on the horizon, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been filming with Santa to encourage customers to tick their tax return...

UK inflation slows more than expected to 3.9% amid drop in price of petrol, bread and cakes

THE annual inflation rate, measured by the consumer prices index, fell to 3.9% from 4.6% in October, the lowest since 2021, the Office for...

Strategic partnership secured to continue export opportunities for farmers

PORT of Tilbury and Frontier Agriculture announce the extension of a long term strategic partnership with a new 5 year agreement which will see...

England and Essex cricketing legend Graham Gooch guest of honour at chamber Christmas lunch

AROUND sixty companies were represented at a festive buffet lunch and networking event hosted at the Sands by the Sea restaurant in Southend on...

South Ockendon insurance brokers donate to Give a Gift

FOR the second consecutive year, Ockendon-based SEIB Insurance Brokers LTD (SEIB) have supported Thurrock Council's annual ‘Give a Gift' campaign, helping many disadvantaged local...

HMRC awards £5.5 million in grant funding to voluntary and community groups

TWELVE voluntary and community sector organisations have been awarded a share of £5.5 million to help customers who need extra support with their tax...

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