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Another Brexit bonus? Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK

AMAZON will stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the UK from 19 January, the online retail giant has said reports the BBC. It said...

Iceland promises a turkey for Christmas Day

to every Brit, by launching its Turkey Insurance. To guarantee their festive feast with a turkey this Christmas, shoppers simply need choose their preferred turkey via the reservation form and select their online delivery slot by Monday 22nd November.

Dunelm in Thurrock calls on residents to help Deliver Joy for Christmas

DELIVERING Joy, a campaign launched last year by national homewares retailer Dunelm which saw almost 20,000 gifts being delivered to the less fortunate, is returning this Christmas. Its Thurrock store is calling on customers to take part to support their local communities.

Consumer price rises soar to 4.2% in October

THE cost of living surged to 4.2% in October due to rising fuel and energy costs, according to new data reports the BBC.

Cory announces plans for world’s biggest energy from waste decarbonisation project

CORY one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies, has today announced plans to develop a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) project following the Government’s commitment to support CCS for the waste sector.

Thurrock Council launch shop safe campaign

THIS week, Thurrock Council launched its new Shop Safe, Shop Local campaign, with the support of independent businesses in Thurrock, to inspire residents across the borough to shop local and shop safely.

HW Wilson trade green for red to remember

SOUTH Ockendon-based construction company H W Wilson has exchanged its trademark green for red in the run up to Remembrance Sunday, 14 November.

Dulux dog official opens Dulux Academy in West Thurrock

THE Dulux dog has officially opened brand new Dulux Academy training facilities in the West Thurrock Dulux Decorator Centre.

60th anniversary of greener electric trains

LOCAL train operator c2c is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the introduction of electric trains on its route, providing a timely reminder of rail's green credentials during the COP26 conference.

Government announces major review into HGV driver training

A sweeping review will seek to improve compulsory ongoing training for HGV and bus drivers, in the latest of 30 measures to support the road haulage sector and encourage even more people to return to the profession.   

National Minimum Wage help for local hotel sector

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is contacting hospitality businesses in East Anglia, offering them extra support, to help ensure they pay their workers at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

Thurrock businesses given a head start as Lower Thames Crossing sets plan to spend £1 in every £3 with SMEs

AN innovative new database of more than 500 businesses, built by National Highways to help local firms win their share of work earmarked for SMEs on the Lower Thames Crossing, has today (Thursday 4 November) been handed over to thelarge construction and engineering firms bidding for work on the project. 

Business confidence continues to rise n region

BUSINESS confidence in the East of England rose three points during October to 33%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. 

Thames Estuary Growth Board launch hydrogen route map

THE Thames Estuary Growth Board is launching The Thames Estuary Hydrogen Route Map. This significant step forward in hydrogen energy in the UK will keep the nation on track to net zero, support 9,000 jobs and deliver £3.8bn GVA to the UK economy by 2035.

Port of Tilbury’s video reveals what it’s like to be a straddle carrier driver as part of recruitment campaign

STRADDLE Carrier Drivers are a vital part of the operations of the busy London Container Terminal at The Port of Tilbury, but not many people know just what it is like to be the driver of these tall, specialist machines.

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