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Missed bill payments back to winter levels, says Which?

THE number of people missing payments on essential household bills like energy, phone and water is as high as it was over the winter, according to consumer group Which?.

DP World logistics welcomes five new customers at London Gateway

DP World, a leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions, has welcomed five new customers at its latest facility at London Gateway in the first 100 days of operation, following surging demand for warehousing space near the capital.

Man bought private jet with borrowed Thurrock Council money

A BUSINESSMAN cheated a council out of tens of millions of pounds and went on a spending spree with the cash, an investigation has discovered reports the BBC.

Dart Charge account holders reminded to take action this weekend  

DART Charge account holders planning to use the Dartford Crossing this weekend are reminded that the automatic payment system for journeys will be unavailable because of improvements being made to the system.

Small business confidence stalls in Q2 following base rate hikes

SMALL business confidence has slipped downward in the second quarter after a strong recovery at the start of the year, with FSB’s Small Business Index (SBI) headline confidence measure falling to -14.2 points in Q2 2023, down from -2.8 points in Q1.

SmileDirectClub partners with Therapie Clinic group for new locations at Lakeside

SMILEDIRECTCLUB (SDC) UK, the next generation oral care company with the first medical technology platform for teeth straightening, is pleased to announce the opening of eight new physical locations, otherwise known as SmileShops.

New Volvo FM electric joins Tesco’s distribution fleet

VOLVO Trucks has supplied an FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit to support Tesco’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2035.

Government launches Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund

THE government has today launched the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund (CCLF), which will be delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF).

Work-related fatality figures published for last twelve months

ONE hundred and thirty-five workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to the Health and Safety Executive.

Stronger powers to combat illicit tobacco come into force

MORE than 27 million illicit cigarettes and 7,500kg of hand-rolling tobacco were seized under Operation CeCe in its first two years, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and National Trading Standards have revealed.

Small businesses urged to have their say on future of high street

SMALL businesses across Essex are being urged to have their say on the future of the high street, by taking part in a UK-wide...

C2C appoint new commercial director

TRENTALIA c2c has appointed Eleni Jordan as its new Commercial Director as the rail operator continues to bolster its focus on collaboration with key businesses, partners and communities along its route.

HMRC award £5.5 million to help voluntary groups

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is awarding £5.5 million to organisations within the voluntary and community sector to support customers who may need extra help with their tax affairs. 

Lakeside announces exclusive influencer ambassador partnership

THIS week, Lakeside is excited to reveal its Social Media Ambassador, Sophia Sellwood, the first of its kind for the Essex Shopping Centre.

Thousands of tax credits customers renew via HMRC app

ALMOST 28,000 customers have used the HMRC app to renew their annual tax credits claim, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can reveal.

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