A third of companies and tradespeople (31%)1 who regularly hire apprentices feel that the program has been made harder due to the pandemic, as new ONS figures2 show a 30% drop in new construction apprentices between August and October 2020, compared to the same period...
London Southend Airport achieves Airport Carbon Accreditation Airport Carbon Accreditation is the only institutionally-endorsed, global carbon management certification programme for airports. It independently assesses and recognises the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions through a structured programme. Glyn Jones, CEO, London...
An avenue of 18 Cherry trees is to be planted in Wick Country Park, in a partnership between Basildon Council and the Wickford Wombles litter picking group. The total cost of the supply and delivery of the trees amounts to £2400, of which the council will...
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has joined the Health Secretary in praising Basildon Hospital for their rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. On Monday the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, wrote to Stephen congratulating Basildon Hospital on being one of the highest performing...
From Monday 8 February 2021 separate food waste collections in Harlow will resume. The collections had been temporarily suspended due to reduced staffing levels. From Monday food waste can be put out separately and not in non-recycling bins or bags. Excess food waste can be put in...
The Europe India Centre for Business & Industry (EICBI) has announced the top 40 business leaders under 40, driving bilateral relations between India, the UK and Europe. Titled #EuropeIndia40, the prestigious accolade highlights the most inspiring heads of cross-sector trade, investment and commerce across India,...
The recent success of the UK vaccine roll-out has sent business confidence to a six-year high despite January’s lockdown measures, lifting the hopes of service sector firms across the country that have been forced to close. As the vaccine boosts confidence among businesses and boosts...
The climate crisis represents one of the most complex problems facing our society today, and the overwhelming majority of UK businesses are seemingly struggling to keep up. In line with the government's new plan to reduce carbon emissions by 68% by 2030, UK laws now require...
A new study by Lowell has revealed the state of our children's mental health and anxiety levels in the UK. Lowell surveyed 1500 children aged between the ages of 6 and 16 to reveal how poverty and the current pandemic is impacting their mental health. The study revealed that...
Essex-wide COVID-19 vaccination website launches, providing up-to-date information on the vaccination programme The NHS in Essex launched a new website this week, giving residents the latest information and advice on the local COVID-19 vaccination programme. Set up by Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership (MSEHCP), it can...
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