HARLOW-based Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has today announced it has appointed Kalay Moodley as its new Chief People Officer (CPO).  A highly experienced human resources (HR) Director, with an outstanding track record for…

A WELL-established sheet metal manufacturer, Young & Woods based in Harlow, has been acquired by TPSM (Teparay Precision Sheet Metal) in Ilford. Young & Woods has been trading since 1946 and has become a staple in the sheet metal engineering industry ever since. Business continues…

ALL importers of the affected products could benefit from the suspension of tariffs on the likes of flowers, leather, fruit juices, and car parts, among others – as the Business Secretary sets out plans to back British manufacturing to help grow the economy. The changes,…

WORK is set to begin on the multimillion-pound regeneration of Broad Walk as part of Harlow Council’s priorities to rebuild our town and restore pride in Harlow. Contractors Conamar Building Services have been appointed to carry out the works, which will see the complete transformation…

TWO contemporary apartment blocks in Harlow have been refinanced using a £6.645m residential property investment loan from Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance. Developed by Prisma Property Developments, 47 units in the Mayflower and Bluebell House blocks of Harlow flats will now open their…

AROUND 150 M25 maintenance workers employed by Balfour Beatty have voted for strike action over pay, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today (Wednesday). The workers, who provide vital maintenance for the entire M25, are angry at Balfour Beatty’s meagre pay offer of 3.4 per…

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families to save money on their childcare costs in time for the school holidays. With the Easter break just weeks away, families yet to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare could be missing out on annual savings of…

WE are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Stewards Academy. If you want to join our family-friendly, vibrant school with exciting challenges, we want to hear from you.  We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate people to work…

TWELVE small businesses from across the East of England have been revealed as finalists in the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024 – with two from here in Essex making it through to the finals.  Stort Valley Gifting in Harlow have been crowned ‘Micro Business…

GREATER Anglia is showing how it is supporting its female workforce as part of International Women’s Day 2024. The train company, which runs trains between London and Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk, has a range of policies in place for its colleagues so they…

LOCAL authorities are struggling to implement their electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure plans, seriously putting at risk the UK Government’s ambition to have 300,000 public charge points available by 120301.  A major research project for the Charge Point Operator (CPO) Believ shows that many local authorities have…

YESTERDAY, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, unveiled plans to cut National Insurance and extend child benefit as part of his Spring Budget. Alongside an extra £20 million to regenerate and rebuild Harlow, local MP, Robert Halfon, says this budget delivers for hardworking Harlow…

A RAFT of measures designed to drive economic growth and reduce taxes were announced during the Government’s latest Budget today (6 March). This includes £20 million of Levelling Up funding for regeneration in Harlow. Essex County Council has welcomed the announcements. However, the council warns…

A HARLOW businesswoman’s floral backdrop was on display at the baby shower for pop star, Olly Murs and his wife Amelia. Nicole Tandy runs Plannagram and her company was chosen for the very special event. Nicole said: “We had the absolute pleasure of setting up…