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Train strikes: Rail workers to strike in run-up to Christmas

RAIL passengers face disruption in the run-up to Christmas after the RMT union announced more strike dates reports the BBC. Industrial action will be held...

Metro Bank Stores Appeal for Donations for Most in Need this Christmas

PART of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust which is working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. The charity’s vision is for a UK without the need for foodbanks as one in five in the UK live below the poverty line.

Christmas workers can save time with HMRC app

AS tens of thousands of people start seasonal jobs over the next few weeks, they can use the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) app to save them time to find details they need to pass on to their employer. 

Thames Estuary envoy responds to autumn statement

KATE Willard, Thames Estuary Envoy, and chair of the Thames Estuary Growth Board reacted to the Chancellor's updated on Investment Zones: "The Chancellor is absolutely...

Essex Chambers comment on chancellor’s autumn statement

REACTING to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Denise Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce said: “The Chancellor has stayed true to his word in focusing...

Energy bills to rise to £3,000 a year from April

HELP with energy costs has been extended for all households, but at a less generous level, meaning millions will still face higher bills reports the BBC.

Milk and cheese drive food price inflation to 45-year high

FOOD prices are rising at their fastest rate for 45 years, with the cost of basics such as milk, cheese and eggs surging reports BBC.

Jobs: Three great opportunities at Tilbury on Thames

THURROCK is seeking a part time Marketing and Communications Manager to develop and deliver a compelling communications strategy that conveys our vision for a community-led cultural programme and fosters wide-spread public engagement in culture.   

12 new Kalmar straddle carriers go into service in Grangemouth and Tilbury

FORTH Ports’ busy container ports in Grangemouth and Tilbury welcomed their new low emission Kalmar straddle carriers this week as part of a multimillion-pound investment in equipment for the Group’s key container terminals.

Lakeside strengthens fashion offer – Pull&Bear and Stradivarius sign on new space

LAKESIDE, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that leading fashion retailers, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius, have joined its line-up.

Bellway Thames Gateway launch new development in Fobbing

BELLWAY Thames Gateway has launched its new development at Fobbing and is now welcoming visitors onto the site.

Summit of retail employers hosted by Usdaw starts Respect for Shopworkers Week

RETAIL trade union Usdaw is today (14 November) hosting a summit of retail employers and their representative bodies, looking at the continuing problem of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers, along with wider issues related to retail crime.

Mayor reaffirms council’s commitment to strengthening business engagement to deliver long-term economic success for Thurrock

THE Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr James Halden, met with some of the borough’s key businesses last week as part of the Council’s determination to...

Thurrock councillors visit pioneering housing development in Stanford-le-Hope where homes that guarantee zero energy bills are being delivered

MODULAR house builder ilke Homes was joined by Iceni Projects to host local councillors at the pioneering Hope Green development in Stanford-le-Hope last week where the company, in partnership with Gresham House and Octopus Energy, is delivering the world's first-ever homes to guarantee zero energy bills.

Statement from administrators on Toucan Energy

JIM Tucker, David Pike and Kristina Kicks from Interpath Advisory were appointed joint administrators to Toucan Energy Holdings 1 Limited on 10 November 2022.

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