PROSTATE Cancer UK has today announced Alastair Lukies CBE as Chair of the charity’s new Development Board, a strategic group of leaders dedicated to accelerating fundraising efforts and driving progress towards a world where no man dies from prostate cancer. The highly respected entrepreneur will…

ON Thursday 24th July, the MP for Harlow, Chris Vince, visited the leading global glass manufacturer O-I Glass’s Harlow manufacturing plant. They discussed the UK’s recent Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fee announcements, the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), and how government and industry can work…

PEARSON Solicitors have successfully represented 55 former workers of UK Salads LLP in a high-profile legal dispute against the UK government, securing a significant win for employee rights in the face of increasingly complex partnership schemes. The workers, primarily employed as pickers and packers at…

THE Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Progress Report, detailing important advancements in aligning local education provision with the skills needs of employers across the region. This updated report marks a significant milestone in Essex’s…

PEOPLE who pay their tax through Self Assessment are to benefit from new services, making the process simpler and easier, the Government has announced. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has set out a series of measures, as part of its Transformation Roadmap (published 21 July), to support…

KAO Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has today announced that Clinton Hasell has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Business Officer. A seasoned, Board-level executive with over 30 years of commercial and operational expertise…

IKEA has today, Thursday 24th July 2025, opened its store in Harlow Retail Park, marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Chris Vince, Member of Parliament for Harlow, and Councillor Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council, as well as the store’s 40-strong team of co-workers.…

THE owner of Marsh Farm has announced his bid to become the first Mayor of Greater Essex. James Sinclair has joined deputy leader of Essex County Council, Louise McKinlay and the (Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex Roger Hirst in the race to become…

BUSINESSES and workers in the East of England are set to benefit from the UK’s trade deal with India as new analysis shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £190 million boost for the local economy as part of the Plan for Change. Both Prime…

IN the wake of major disruption caused by cable theft on the Eurostar line, smarter security specialists Land Sheriffs are highlighting the need for dedicated security to keep the railways operational and safe. At the end of June, 600 metres of copper cables were stolen…

OVER the last few weeks, St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School sixth form students took on a number of assignments for Your Harlow. Here is some of their work. Businesses in Bush Fair Quick Stop Baby Stop By Jaimie Phillips, Alisha Bird, THE QUICK Stop…

WORKERS are set to take control of their tax affairs as the government today (21 July 2025) announces a new online Pay As You Earn (PAYE) service for around 35 million UK taxpayers as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sets out more than 50 measures…

A NEW partnership between the UK and France will deepen economic collaboration and unlock billions in valuable investment into high growth-driving sectors – boosting the economy and delivering on the Plan for Change. The announcement comes following yesterday’s 37th UK-France Summit, where leading French companies…

LONDON Stansted is gearing up for its busiest summer yet with up to 4.4 million passengers expected to travel through the terminal during the six-week school holidays. Between Saturday 19 July and Sunday 31 August, the airport is forecast to welcome 2.2 million departing passengers…