Coronavirus – HTS (Property & Environment) Ltd – Service Delivery Update By John Phillips Managing Director On behalf of HTS board and directors FURTHER to the government’s recent announcement on 10th May 2020 on the slight easing of Covid-19 lockdown rules, and following discussions with…

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. The Coronavirus Statutory…

FURLOUGHED and unemployed people are being urged to ‘pick for Britain’ as the coronavirus crisis creates a shortage of migrant workers to harvest crops. Environment Secretary George Eustice said only a third of worker who would usually come for the season from countries like Romania…

Virgin Atlantic donates goodie bags to clinical staff CLINICAL staff at St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping had a treat in store today (18 May) when they were given a flying visit by Virgin Atlantic crew members delivering 4,000 goodie bags. The gifts of ‘Upper Class…

Advertorial METRO Cars in Harlow have made a number of modifications to their vehicles as more and more people return to work. Latest government guidance dictates that those returning to work or making essential travel should avoid using crowded public transport as part of their…

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 expected to be in bank accounts by 25 May. The Government’s world-leading scheme to support the self-employed has…

New guidance published on how to make journeys safely PUBLIC urged to continue to work from home if they can and avoid public transport where possible to reduce pressure on the network Those who have to travel for work should consider changing their travel habits…

THE government has set out plans to re-start England’s housing market, which has been in deep freeze since the coronavirus lockdown. Effective immediately, estate agents can open, viewings can be carried out, and removal firms and conveyancers can re-start operations. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said…

THE UK scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus will be extended to October, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has aid. Mr Sunak confirmed that employees will continue to receive 80% of their monthly wages up to £2,500. But he said the government…

By Local Democracy Reporter THE East of England could be set to benefit by £345m from a free trade deal with the United States, according to the minister in charge of negotiations. Elizabeth Truss, secretary of state for international trade, relaunched remote talks with the…

MEN working in low paid jobs are significantly more likely to die of COVID-19 than anyone else between the ages of 20 and 64, a ‘horrifying’ report has revealed. Those who work as security guards have one of the highest death rates along with social…

JONATHAN Woods has worked for Harlow based business, Contour Roofing Limited, since he left school. With ambitions to develop the company, while bridging the skills gap and labour shortage in roofing, he became the owner and Managing Director in 2014. Alongside CITB Apprenticeship Officer, Nikki…

HOUSEBUILDER Countryside is to re-open four out of five of its construction sites from Monday, the firm said today reports Housing Today. The decision, announced in an update to the City, makes it the latest to join peers such as Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey and Barratt…

NEW research from comparethemarket.com today reveals the areas in the UK where broadband speed has improved the most over the last twelve months and which locations have the fastest download speeds. The research analyses the average broadband speed for locations around the UK, including all…