Business
ESSEX Business Partnerships are pleased to announce one of our newest breakfast venues where we have collaborated with the Harlow Mill Beefeater in Harlow to bring businesses together for a relaxed networking event. We make use of a dedicated space to provide you with a…
EIGHT students from Stansted Airport College have started their first week on the job as part of a brand-new work experience scheme launched by London Stansted. The summer programme, which runs through July and August, gives students roles across the airport in customer service and…
CATERING, cleaning and hygiene supplies distributor Sybron has opened a second distribution centre, in Stafford reports Catering Insight. After many years of operating from a single depot in Harlow, Essex, the additional hub will strengthen service to its growing number of national customers, offering more…
IKEA is today announcing the upcoming opening of a new ‘small store’, in Harlow Retail Park, Harlow at 10.00am on Thursday, 24 July. This marks a significant milestone as IKEA establishes its presence in the town for the first time. The store ( Unit 1,…
THE latest update on Harlow Council’s plan to build Harlow’s future shows that it is continuing to deliver on its missions for Harlow residents claims Harlow Council. The bold and transformative journey that the council has embarked on over the past year – to improve…
PUBLIC coffers are set for a boost as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) goes after crypto owners that aren’t paying their fair share of tax. From January 2026, people who own crypto – like Bitcoin, Ethereum or Dogecoin – must give personal details to every…
“WHAT?” is now a more common phrase than “I love you” among couples 55+, according to new research. Over a quarter (38%) of people in East of England who are in a relationship admit they’ve argued with their partner because they couldn’t hear each other…
ESSEX County Council is inviting local organisations to donate unused devices and help residents get online – known as a bridging the digital gap. Currently, 20% of residents in Essex are offline because they lack the technology, connection or skills needed to go online. The…
RAYTHEON UK has been awarded the Gold Employee Recognition Scheme award by the Ministry of Defence. The award is in recognition of Raytheon UK’s ongoing commitment to the armed forces community and their support for the Armed Forces Covenant. The award was presented to Raytheon…
DOUG LOEWE has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer at Kao Data, with founder and Executive Chairman David Bloom resuming leadership of the AI-focused data centre operator after 18 months of shared leadership between the two executives reports Data Magazine.Com In a statement…
HOUSEBUILDER Hill has broken its profit record with pre-tax earnings topping £90m, up 29% from £70m last time reports Construction Enquirer. Turnover edged up slightly to £1.15bn, but Hill’s net assets soared to £432m as the group poured more into land investment and new homes…
ENTREPRENEURS with innovative sustainable business ideas have received seed funding, thanks to a programme from Essex County Council. The programme awarded three businesses a total of £10,000 following a competitive pitching event. Delivered by Cultural and environmental experts, Art Clubbers CIC, the Green Entrepreneur’s Programme…
ANYONE earning extra income through a side hustle is being urged to check if they need to register for Self Assessment – and if so, file their tax return now. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging those with additional income streams – from online…
THOUSANDS of new jobs are set to be created across the UK, as Amazon today (Tuesday 24 June) announces a landmark £40 billion investment over the next three years. This investment – announced the same week as the Government’s transformational Industrial Strategy – includes building…
MORE than 7,000 British businesses are set to see their electricity bills slashed by up to 25% from 2027, as the Government unveils its bold new Industrial Strategy today [Monday 23 June]. The modern Industrial Strategy sets out a ten-year plan to boost investment, create good skilled…
THOUSANDS of Brits are set to benefit from over £275 million in skills investment as part of one the most transformative skills overhauls the UK has seen in a generation. It comes as the Business Secretary vows to “power the Industrial Strategy by investing in…
