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Tilbury Amazon team stars in Eurovision celebration video

TEAM members from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury will feature in a video on the company’s UK social media page cheering on their countries ahead of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest final (13th May 2023).

Improved rewards and benefits to be offered to communities backing onshore wind farms

NEW and improved reward schemes, including the potential of lower bills, could be offered by developers to communities in England who want to support onshore wind farms in their area, under proposals announced by the government today.

UK economy boosted by £1.4 billion as longer lorries roll out on UK roads

LONGER lorries will be introduced to GB roads to deliver on the Government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions, and support...

Urgent call to energy suppliers: Renegotiate fixed contracts for small businesses on market-peak tariffs

URGENT call to energy suppliers: Renegotiate fixed contracts for small businesses on market-peak tariffs

Work complete at Bellway development in Thurrock

BELLWAY Essex has delivered 456 new homes at Renovo, off West Thurrock Way, including one and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom houses, on land opposite Lakeside Shopping Centre. 

Aldi stores in Essex set to save 39 tonnes of carbon per year

THROUGH measures like installing more efficient fridges and lights, the supermarket is set to save the equivalent of 39 tonnes of carbon emissions each year in its Essex stores.

White Hart pub in Grays that displayed golly dolls closes after supplier boycott

A GRAYS pub has closed for business a month after its collection of golly dolls was seized by police.

From Coventry to Tilbury? Reflections on the battle for union recognition at Amazon 

IN an ever-changing economy dominated by powerful global businesses, traditional trade unions have often struggled to keep up. Therefore, the news that Amazon UK workers in Coventry are on the verge of a victory over union recognition is most welcome.  

East of England firms record jump in business confidence

BUSINESS confidence in the East of England rose 18 points during April to 35% – the joint-highest increase of all the UK’s regions and nations – according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Port of Tilbury’s zero emissions Liebherr crane swings into action

PORT of Tilbury’s new Liebherr zero emissions material handler was officially welcomed into the port this week. The new Liebherr LH 150 M HR, is the first of its kind to operate in the UK and joins the busy port’s fleet of material handlers including Sennebogen 870 and 875 machines.

Amazon celebrates World Art Day

AMAZON'S fulfilment centre in Tilbury celebrated World Art Day by hosting an arts and crafts event for employees' children.

HMRC prepares to send 1.5 million tax credits renewal packs

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 tax year to customers between 2 May and 15 June 2023.

Meet the Tilbury Magician named winner of Amazon Talent Show

AN employee from Amazon's fulfilment centre in Tilbury has been named as a winner of the Amazon Talent Show competition.

Rural small firms present new ideas to become ‘economic growth-belt’ against backdrop of inequalities

SMALL firms in rural areas face a unique set of challenges that will continue to stunt their growth, unless policymakers step in to make serious change, a new Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) report shows.

National Women’s Enterprise Week: UK’s first national week to celebrate women in business

THE brainchild of entrepreneur Alison Cork MBE (also founder of not for profit Make It Your Business (www.makeityourbusiness.co.uk), NWEW aims to support and encourage female enterprise with a whole week of activities for both the general public and female entrepreneurial community.

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