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Roofing company fined after fatal fall at Port of Tilbury

A ROOFING company has been fined after an employee fell through an industrial roof light, sustaining fatal injuries.

Thames Enterprise Park takes strides towards planning decision

PLANS for Thames Enterprise Park, the billion-pound regeneration vision for the former Coryton oil refinery, have taken a significant step forward this week with the developers submitting a package of additional information to Thurrock Borough Council

Entrepreneur accounting professional inspires Business students

ENTREPRENEUR accounting professional inspires Business students Access to Higher Education Business Management students were inspired by CEO and Founder of Jola Strategic, Laura Hicks, on developing her financial strategy business and the challenges of running one through COVID-19.

VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme – online service opens

OVER half a million businesses who deferred VAT payments last year can now join the new online VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme to pay it in smaller monthly instalments, HMRC has announced today (23 February).

Under-25s worst-hit as unemployment rises again

YOUNGER workers have borne the brunt of the job losses during the Covid crisis, official figures show, as the unemployment rate continues to rise.

Saving the Bacon: Morrisons steps in to help struggling British pig farmers

FROM today, Morrisons is offering cuts of pork, gammon, sausages and bacon at knockout prices, to help British pig farmers. Britain is a significant exporter...

Thames Estuary Growth Board appoints MediaLink to turbocharge digital infrastructure in Thurrock

THE Thames Estuary Growth Board (TEGB) announced today it has hired strategic advisory firm MediaLink, an Ascential company, to handle a through-the-line analysis of...

More help for Self Assessment taxpayers

SELF Assessment taxpayers will not be charged a 5% late payment penalty if they pay their tax or set up a payment plan by 1 April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced.

Port of Tilbury reaches final of Logistics Awards for new terminal Tilbury2

PORT of Tilbury, London’s fastest growing port, has reached the final of the prestigious annual Logistics Awards. The port has been shortlisted in the ‘New Facility’ category for their recently opened terminal, Tilbury2.

St. Modwen Homes extends partnership with CHP on South Ockendon scheme

St. Modwen Homes has expanded its partnership with CHP, the Essex-based housing association, to deliver affordable homes at its Bennett’s Fields development in South Ockendon.

London Gateway is new port of call for two major international shipping services

DP WORLD today announces that London Gateway, Britain’s fastest growing container terminal, is now the UK port of call for two new major international shipping services, connecting the economies of Western Europe with the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and Russia.

Ban on evictions to be extended until end of March

THE ban on evictions in England is to be extended until the end of March, the government has announced reports the BBC.

Give your loved one a tax break this Valentine’s Day

It is free to apply for Marriage Allowance and HMRC is encouraging customers to claim directly through its online portal to ensure they receive 100% of the tax relief they are eligible for.

Tilbury apprentices encourage others to pursue career through Amazon apprentices

DURING National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8th to 14th February), two apprentices from Thurrock are calling on local people and their fellow colleagues to pursue the career

Tilbury Port: Work starts on £34m flood defences

WORK has started on a £34m project to improve flood defences at a port on the Thames estuary. 

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