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Local authorities to be banned from investing in commercial property such as offices and shopping centres.

Local authorities are to be banned by the Treasury from investing in commercial property such as offices and shopping centres. THE practice is being reviewed...

Financial Times article examines Thurrock Council’s £1 billion borrowing scheme

A JOINT investigation by the Financial Times and The Bureau Investigates has revealed that Thurrock Council has borrowed over £1 billion.

Government invests £35m to protect critical freight routes

Government invests £35m to protect critical freight routes Vital freight routes into, out of and around the UK to continue thanks to new Government scheme. Flow...

Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Scheme to launch in May

A NEW online service will launch on May 26 for small and medium sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees, the Government has announced today.

Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge on brink of collapse with 6,000 jobs at risk

THE future of 6,000 workers is in doubt at Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge after its owner confirmed a notice of intent to appoint...

Thousands of cars waiting to be shipped from Tilbury

THOUSANDS of cars are seen waiting to be shipped at one of Britain's biggest ports reports the Daily Mail.

Over the border: Committee approve next steps for Basildon town centre masterplan

COUNCILLORS have approved next steps for the Basildon town centre masterplan ahead of a summer public consultation.

Government tells councils to allow developers to defer affordable housing obligations

NEW government guidance issued today advises councils to consider letting “small and medium-sized [SME] developers” defer their Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) obligations.

Applications for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme open early

Applications for Self-Employment Income Support Scheme open early Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opens for applications today; Those eligible will receive government grant worth up to £7,500; Money...

German Doner Kebab in West Thurrock continues to be open for business

GERMAN Doner Kebab in West Thurrock is remaining open during Lockdown for click and collect take-away and delivery.

Estate Agents set to re-open immediately

THE government has set out plans to re-start England’s housing market, which has been in deep freeze since the coronavirus lockdown.

The list of Thurrock businesses and suppliers offering home delivery for the community

THURROCK CVS has compiled a list of thurrock businesses and suppliers that are currently offering home delivery of their goods.

Landlords criticise Citizens Advice over missed rent survey

A RECENT report by Citizens Advice which claimed that as many as 2.6m private renters have missed a rent payment, or expect to do...

“Your Business after Furlough. What next?” – a new FREE eBook to support businesses NOW!

"Your Business after Furlough. What next?" – a new FREE eBook to support businesses NOW! Many businesses and organisations have furloughed staff. It may...

55% of East of England doctors unable to offer patients care they need as a result of COVID-19 pandemic

IN the midst of the biggest health crisis in recent history, thousands of doctors say important wider patient care has been neglected in the COVID-19 pandemic and are significantly worried about long-term clinical demands on the NHS.

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