Business
THE UK’s economy grew by more than expected in the first three months of the year, according to the latest official figures reports the BBC. The economy expanded by 0.7% in the January-to-March period, which was stronger than the 0.6% that analysts had forecast. The…
FOREST Hall School currently have a vacancy for a Catering Supervisor, required for 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year during term time plus inset days. The successful applicant will be responsible for kitchen staff during agreed mealtimes and will assist with the provision…
LAND Sheriffs’ officers receive seven nominations for ACS Pacesetters ‘Security Officer of Distinction’ Awards Seven officers from Land Sheriffs – who specialise in smarter security – have received nominations for the 2025 instalment of the industry-respected ACS Pacesetters ‘Security Officer of Distinction’ Awards. Managed by…
SEVEN job centres in Essex suffered data breaches between the start of 2024 and the middle of January 2025, according to government records. Figures collected from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) show that close to 400 data breaches affected British job centres last…
FOLLOWING news that the UK Government has invited local authorities and public-private stakeholders across the country to submit formal applications for AI Growth Zones (AIGZs), Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI, hosted a cohort of senior government officials for an AI field trip…
HARLOW Labour councillors James Griggs and Jake Shepherd recently visited local family-owned business Sybron, a leading supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in hospitality. The business, founded in 2003, has grown from strength to strength and has become…
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THE East of England Co-op has announced it has returned to profit, crediting its commercial success to year of investment and reshaping the business to meet the needs of the local communities it operates in across the region. The financial results, published in the retailer’s…
THE Chancellor Rachel Reeves has vowed to “get the best possible outcome” from land earmarked for UK Health Agency to move to Harlow. Ms Reeves has written to Harlow MP following his appeal to her over the facility that has been “in development” for over…
HARLOW Council has announced the launch of round 2 of the Harlow Digital Boost Grant, opening for applications on 6 May 2025. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, this initiative aims to support local businesses by providing up to £2,500 in match funding to enhance…
THE recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today [6 May], celebrating the achievements of leading businesses from across the UK and Channel Islands and recognising their vital role in growing our economy to improve lives. This year, 197 businesses representing a…
GREATER Anglia is recruiting for new trainee train drivers across its Essex network, with applications open from today with salaries that could progress as high as £60,000 a year. Positions are available for depot drivers – responsible for driving empty trains around depots and sidings…
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LONDON Stansted’s latest jobs fair attracted almost 1,500 jobseekers as the airport ramps up recruitment to support both this summer’s operations and long-term growth plans, including its £1.1 billion terminal transformation. Held on Wednesday, April 30 at the Radisson Blu Hotel adjacent to the terminal,…
ON Tuesday 29th April, tradespeople from across the region gathered at the ITS Harlow branch to stand together against the growing threat of tool theft. The event, run in partnership with security innovators and industry campaigners, saw FREE SelectaDNA Tool Marking Kits handed out to…
THE Harvey Centre is celebrating a major success after the centre and its tenants won an impressive 10 out of 15 awards at the Harlow Town Centre Awards — a testament to its vital role in helping Harlow Town Centre thrive. The Harlow Town Centre…
