Business confidence in the East of England fell by seven points during January to 38%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. While East of England firms’ confidence in their own trading prospects remained steady month-on-month at 46%, their optimism in the...
As part of a public consultation to gather views on proposed changes to services provided at community hospitals, Basildon residents are invited to attend a local event to share their feedback. The proposals under consideration are: potential changes to the places where some community hospital intermediate...
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently worked with Essex colleagues, Anna Firth, MP for Southend West, and Vicky Ford, MP for Chelmsford, on the Government’s new Criminal Justice Bill 2024. The 2019 Conservative Party Manifesto pledged to toughen sentences for criminals,...
Located in some of the UK’s most romantic venues, an evening spent with your loved one enjoying one of Searcys indulgent Valentine's menus is sure to set the mood this Valentine's Day. Whether you want to dine with dramatic 360° views of the city at the...
The latest analysis by finance experts, RIFT, reveals that new HMRC regulations around online second-hand marketplaces will make it easier to make high-earning sellers and ‘traders’ pay the tax they owe on their profits, but that the general, casual marketplace seller is unlikely to be...
Ansvar, an expert insurance provider for the charity, faith, and not-for-profit sectors, is taking proactive steps to support organisations facing the ongoing challenges of severe winter weather. With adverse conditions showing no signs of relenting, Ansvar has consolidated its extensive winter-related expertise and is providing...
Housebuilder Dandara recently welcomed a team from the Lighthouse Club to provide mental health support and resources to workers at its Saxon Park development, forming part of its ongoing partnership with the charity. With an average of two construction workers taking their life each day*, mental...
Helen Rollason Cancer Charity will be opening its centre in Hatfield Peverel on certain days throughout 2024 so that you can drop-off your pre-loved items. Figures show that waste from households in the UK was over 27 million tonnes in 2021. By donating good...
It’s estimated that over a million people have registered for a power of attorney in 2023, driven by the UK’s ageing population. The research comes from Final Duties, the UK’s most experienced probate brokers, who analysed data on the number of applications made for power of...
THE General Secretary of the ASLEF rail union claimed that ministers have “behaved despicably” as it launched a new round of strikes in a long-running pay dispute. Mick Whelan told GB News: “It's been five years since some of my members have had a pay...
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