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Thurrock set to get faster broadband connection after £4.5 million cash boost

SCHOOLS, GP surgeries, care homes and village halls across South Essex are set to enjoy from some of the fastest broadband connections in the UK thanks to a £4.5m boost secured by South Essex councils. Homes and local businesses are also expected to benefit from the programme.

Thames Enterprise Park Ltd invests further £8.5m in next stage of land preparation for new superhub

THAMES Enterprise Park Ltd has today [4th Febuary 2019] announced a further £8.5m of investment to help transform the former Coryton Oil Refinery site into a new superhub, creating up to 4,500 jobs.

Thurrock’s small businesses urged to prepare for Brexit

WITH only 50 days to go before Brexit on the 29th of March, the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) has urged the small business community to examine every part of their operations so they can prepare for a withdrawal from the European Union.

HMV at intu Lakeside to close with immediate effect

A TOTAL of 27 HMV stores are set to be axed from the high street as part of a takeover deal by Canadian music retailer Sunrise Records.

Business Briefing: BT Group contributes £2.7bn to East of England economy

BT Group is responsible for generating £1 in every £55 produced in the East of England’s economy, according to an independent report published today.

Brexit: Goods to be waved through Port of Tilbury if “No Deal” goes through

GOODS shipped to Britain from the EU are to be waved through 20 UK ports including Port of Tilbury without checks in a No Deal to avoid huge jams – HMRC has declared.

The Thurrock Property Blog: Profit for South Ockendon homeowners

By Paul Tobias-Gibbins www.mpestates.co.uk It's certain that the South Ockendon housing market in 2018 was a little more restrained than 2016 and 2017, I believe...

Over 93% of taxpayers file tax returns by the deadline

A total of 93.68% of Self Assessment tax returns – a new record – were completed by yesterday’s midnight deadline, reveals HM Revenue and...

Unifeeder Gdynia Service to begin calling at DP World London Gateway Port

UNIFEEDER, recently acquired by DP World, is to begin operating a direct service between Poland and DP World’s London Gateway facility.

Thurrock Council to receive cash boost for Brexit preparations

THE Government has announced local authorities will receive thousands of pounds in extra cash to help prepare for the UK’s “orderly exit” from the European Union.

Eddie Stobart launch rail service from Port of Tilbury

FOLLOWING a four-month pilot, UK company Eddie Stobart Logistics has confirmed the launch of a rail service from the Port of Tilbury to Daventry, which it plans to run five days a week with a forecast capacity of 200 containers a week.

Morrisons in Grays set to introduce US style paper bags

A major supermarket is to introduce US style paper bags as part of the escalation on war on plastic reports the BBC.

Number of new businesses soaring in Thurrock

BUSINESS numbers are soaring in south Essex, with Southend, Basildon and Thurrock welcoming more businesses than anywhere else in the county.

Ambitious regeneration project to be discussed by Thurrock Council

NEW jobs, health facilities and homes are set to come to Thurrock through major regeneration schemes that will be discussed by councillors.

Develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce with S Potter Talent

Develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce with S Potter Talent Sue Potter has over 22 years’ experience of working in the corporate world as...

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