THE UK is facing the collapse of the supply chain in the next two to three weeks, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett (pictured) warned this week reports MotorTransport . Co.Uk. Speaking to the BBC, Burnett said that despite meeting with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps last…

FEARS have been growing many thousands of people could be made redundant as the furlough scheme gradually phases out reports The Evening Standard. From Sunday, employers will have to contribute 20 per cent towards the wages of furloughed staff which rises from 10 per cent. However,…

PLANS for a £700m “world-class” film and TV studios facility in the UK have been announced by a Hollywood studio. The owners of Sunset Studios in Los Angeles and an investment firm have bought a 91-acre site in Hertfordshire for £120m. Subject to planning permission,…

ALDI has increased its wages for lorry drivers amid a chronic shortage of drivers across the industry reports the BBC. The supermarket chain confirmed the rise following similar incentives by grocers to attract HGV drivers. The lack of drivers has caused disruption and delays in…

BUSINESS confidence in the East fell 11 points in July to 25%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Companies in the East reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down six points at 32%. When taken alongside their…

A PACKAGE of measures to help tackle the HGV driver shortage has today been announced by the Government. In an open letter to the road haulage sector, ministers have pledged to work with industry leaders to attract new drivers, simplify training and encourage people to…

HARLOW-based Shadowfax are delighted that their MSP has ranked among the best global MSP’s on the 2021 channel futures NextGen 101 rankings list. A managed service provider (MSP) is a company that manages a customer’s IT infrastructure and/or end-user systems, typically on a proactive basis…

FURLOUGH will be wound down further from Sunday as the government asks employers to make a bigger contribution to the wage support scheme reports the BBC.  An estimated 1.3 million people were on the scheme at the beginning of July, down from a peak of…

BUSINESSES looking to boost sales and morale for staff are invited to learn more about the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Let us know if you would like to join us to find out more about how the award can help to promote your business-…

AN ambitious project to promote Harlow to the wider world has been put on hold by the new Conservative-run administration at Harlow Council. Discover Harlow was launched in 2018 with much fanfare. The launch event was attended by over 80 organisations. At the time it…

MORE than 300,000 tax credits customers have just over one week to renew their claims before the 31 July deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned. As the deadline approaches, customers are being urged not to leave their renewal until the last minute and…

Pizza, beer pong, music… The St Clare Summer Party is here! THURSDAY night is the new Friday night! On Thursday 29th July, we’re hosting our very own St Clare Summer party at the locally-loved and renowned nationwide Redchurch Brewery. You’re invited to come from 5pm! Please…

SUPERMARKETS Sainsbury’s, Iceland and Co-op have revealed they are suffering stock shortages as concerns grow about the impact of the so-called “pingdemic” reports Sky News. Sainsbury’s, Britain’s second biggest supermarket, said it “might not always have” products customers want while Iceland revealed it was also…

NEW grants are available to Harlow businesses affected by the delays to the full easing of COVID restrictions. Essex County Council have provided Harlow Council with further funding to extend the Additional Business Support (ABS) scheme. The extended scheme supports Harlow businesses that have not…