Business

THE Port of Tilbury, London’s fastest growing port, announces that they have created 40 new jobs, including 10 apprenticeships as well as skilled roles, on the back of strong business growth working with a major global brand customer in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

A TYPICAL two-year fixed mortgage deal now has an interest rate of more than 6% for the first time since December reports the BBC.

THE team from Amazon's fulfilment centre in Tilbury has made an £800 donation to an Essex Primary School.

DP World, the leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions, has won the prestigious 'Sustainability Company of the Year' award at the logistics industry's flagship event in the UK.

IN a submission to the Planning Inspectorate, Thurrock Council has asked for more time to analyse the application documents and complete its local impact report and other documents.

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LLOYDS Pharmacy will close all of its 237 branches located in Sainsbury’s shops by the end of today, as confirmed by the supermarket reports LBC.

A HIGH number of estate agents have been fined for breaching anti-money laundering rules.

RAIL firm c2c is launching a new Ultra marathon event, 'The Railway Children Ultra,' designed to celebrate the beautiful scenery of the 'Essex Riviera' along its rail route.

HUNDREDS of businesses fined a total of £3.2 million for breaching anti-money laundering rules have been named by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

CASH-strapped council will increase charges for its services to generate an extra £114,000 a year.

AMAZON and Barnardo's have launched their JOBS (Journey of Becoming Successful) project which supports young people, many of whom are care experienced, develop the skills needed to secure work and develop their careers. 

FOR many years, Accor has been committed to sustainable development. In 2020, the Group set out its commitment to contribute to net zero carbon emissions globally by 2050 and reducing its absolute emissions by 46% (Scope 1&2) and by 28% (Scope 3) by 2030. Accor wants to go a step further in its sustainability transformation and commits to supporting its 5,400 hotels in obtaining an external sustainable certification. 

THE administrators appointed to oversee Toucan Energy Holdings 1 Limited (TEH1) have officially commenced the sales process for the company’s portfolio of solar farms.

AMAZON has today launched an innovative new contract that offers parents, grandparents and guardians of school-age children the choice to work term-time only.