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Brexit: ‘Strong possibility’ of no trade deal with EU – PM

BORIS Johnson says there is a "strong possibility" the UK will fail to strike a post-Brexit trade agreement with the EU.

Nearly 5,000 jobs to be saved at Peacocks if management buy-out gets go ahead

A MANAGEMENT buy-out (MBO) proposal has been submitted to the administrators of fashion retailer Peacocks and if successful has the potential to prevent UK-wide store closures and save 4,908 people from redundancy.

Collett & Sons deliver transformer from Slovenia to Tilbury Substation

COLLETT & Sons have delivered a 68 Tonne electrical transformer from the manufacturing facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia to a substation in Tilbury reports MHW magazine.

Debenhams set to close putting 12,000 jobs at risk

DEBENHAM stores are set to close after the failure of last-ditch efforts to rescue the ailing store chain.

HMRC and ASA launch new action to disrupt promoters of tax avoidance schemes

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have launched new action to cut out misleading marketing by promoters of tax avoidance schemes.

Cruise ship Columbus sets sail after more than 200 days moored in Tilbury

AFTER spending 218 days at Tilbury Landing Stage, the cruise ship Columbus has finally left. She set sail for Gibraltar after taking on a PLA Pilot at 2200 on 18 November 2020, with the assistance of the tugs RT Evolution and SD Dolphin.

Lakeside salon owner scoops coveted business award

HOLLY Feltham, owner of hair salon Just Cuts in Lakeside shopping centre, has been crowned Outstanding Young Franchisee of the Year with the Approved Franchise Association (AFA).

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle Price asks question on future of cruise industry

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask a question on the cruise industry. Jackie Doyle Price...

Support Grants available for Thurrock businesses that must close due to current restrictions

APPLICATIONS for the Government’s new Local Restrictions Support Grant are now open.

Substantial rent arrears cases exempt from eviction ban

A POSITIVE step forward for landlords, as from today (17 November 2020), possession cases with severe rent arrears will be exempt from the ban on evictions, meaning bailiffs and High Court Enforcement Officers can move to enforce warrants and complete evictions. reports Property Reporter.

Landmark day as Thurrock’s two major ports spearhead campaign for new Freeport

THURROCK’s two major ports, who have forged an alliance, hope today will become a landmark date in the commercial success of the borough.

Diversity’s Perri Kiely New Partnership with Glasses Direct

ICONIC specs wearer, Diversity's Perri Kiely, has today announced he is joining forces with Glasses Direct, the UK's leading glasses retailer, as the brand's first celebrity ambassador.

Thurrock Council foster carers save on Council Tax from April 2021

FROM April 2021, Thurrock foster carers living in the borough will be exempt from paying Council Tax.

Kickstart jobs scheme creates 19,000 work placements

A GOVERNMENT jobs scheme for young people has helped to create more than 19,000 work placements so far, the Treasury has said. Many of the...

Lakeside Shopping Centre update on name change after intu went into administration

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre has issued an update on its name change - five months after owners intu went into administration. The popular Thurrock shopping hub,...

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