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CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt has announced a bigger than expected cut in National Insurance in his Autumn Statement reports the BBC. The main rate will go down from 12% to 10% from January – although previous tax changes mean many workers will not be much better…
RESPONDING to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: “Jeremy Hunt has today taken very welcome action on late payments, small businesses’ rates, and self-employed taxation. Small businesses – and the 16 million people who work for…
Dear Editor, OUR Conservative government should be praised for raising the National Living Wage (NLW) this week with full acceptance of Low Pay Commission (LPC) recommendations. This will be the largest ever increase in the minimum wage in cash terms and the first time that…
SINCE its launch in 2015, FuelBox has emerged as the benchmark for the convenient and eco-friendly distribution of various fuels. Our conversation with James Hunt, Managing Director of New Era Fuels, sheds light on the genesis of this groundbreaking product and offers insights into the…
PEAR Tree Mead are seeking to appoint a Part time and Full time Nursery Assistant to support pupils aged 3-4 in our Nursery rooms. Hours to be confimred upon appointment but will range from 8.30am – 3.30pm. Salary Scale 3 points 5-6 You will have…
MORE opportunities for residents to have their say on the latest plans for the £20m Harlow Arts and Cultural Quarter in Playhouse Square have been announced. The scheme is being funded by the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. New designs for the scheme have been released following the…
THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging Jeremy Hunt to act now to save thousands of pubs, cafes and small shops from sky rocketing business rates bills. The UK’s largest business group has said: “Government is about choices and the Chancellor must concentrate his…
ON Saturday, December 9th, from 1.30 p.m. Santa will be guiding Daniel Robinson’s 15 limousines, accompanied by the team from Harlow Fire Station, Harlow Police, Rough Creed Bikers and friends from Gates. on Edinburgh Way. They will be taking a 10 mile route around the…
A NEW £2 million competition is launching today to encourage businesses and local authorities to work together to develop and trial transport schemes that cut emissions in the long term. The Transport Decarbonization Demonstrators programme, funded by the Department for Transport, will also help to…
HARLOW’S John Mann is bring more top comedy to Redchurch Brewery. Doors open at 7pm and the first act is on stage at 8pm sharp. John Lenahan – Holder of Street Magician of the yearAs seen on MTom Ward Tom Ward – Live at the Apollo., Stand up Central…
IT’S time – after months of anticipation, Marks & Spencer has officially opened its amazing new store in the Lakeside shopping centre, Thurrock. The M&S Lakeside team gathered at the store entrance at 10am with Store Manager, Dior Hudson, who was joined by guests of…
WITH the Christmas season fast approaching and a new year just around the corner, Harlow town centre is looking to celebrate with the launch of the 2023 Harlow Town Centre Awards. Returning for a sixth year, the campaign organised by Harlow Council and Phoenix Resource Centre…
THE WONDERFUL thing about Pizza Express in The Water Gardens, Harlow is the warmth of the whole experience. The new layout is full of rich colours and attractive decor. There is also plenty of space. so whether you are a couple or a large group,…
A HARLOW shop has sought to reassure customers that their post office will not be closing. Residents and local politicians have been in touch with YH over the possible closure of the post office in The Stow (see below). A One Stop spokesperson said: “We…
THE return of the full Stansted Express service next month will provide a timely boost to the airport following a successful year that has seen London Stansted maintain its status as the fastest recovering major UK airport. This was the headline message from the airport’s…
TWO Mark Hall councillors have expressed their concerns that a much loved post office may close next year. The post office in question is the one located in the One Stop shop in The Stow. Labour councillor Lanie Shears said: “As Mark Hall councillors, both…
