THE government is to relax rules this month for how long lorry drivers can work, as a temporary fix for a severe shortage of qualified heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators reports The Guardian. “We’re aware of a shortage of HGV drivers, so I’m announcing a…

BUSINESSES across Essex are encouraged to take advantage of dedicated advice and guidance being offered through Essex County Council’s refreshed support service ‘Backing Essex Business’. Essex businesses can access fully funded support to help them grow, improve productivity, develop new products or services, or to…

HTS are extremely delighted to announce that they have been awarded Gold for Fleet Safety by RoSPA 2021! Sponsored by Tesco, this highly prestigious award for demonstrating excellence in managing occupational road risk during 2020. Given last year was particularly challenging, HTS are thrilled to have…

HTS is incredibly proud of their employees who have recently been awarded with Long Service Awards for 21 years of service.  Congratulations and many thanks to them. The four employees were thanked by Councillor and HTS Board member Bob Davis and presented with a certificate…

A MUCH-LOVED ice cream brand has landed a major deal that will see another popular flavour become available in one of the UK’s largest supermarkets south of the border.  Mackie’s of Scotland has secured a landmark deal with 126 listings of the family brand’s second most…

YOUNG people in East Anglia are getting their first taste of the world of work thanks to a Greater Anglia training programme. The train operator has welcomed ten young people currently out of mainstream education or employment onto its Customer Service Traineeship course which offers…

ESSEX County Council is inviting Essex residents to a virtual Job and Apprenticeship Fair on Wednesday 7th July 10.30am -12.30pm. Meet employers and hear about their current opportunities they will also discuss their application and interview process. Visitors can also speak directly to employers via…

A VISIT to GR Wright & Sons’ new mill in Harlow provides the perfect insight into the past, present and future of milling in the UK reports bakeryinfo.co.uk A walk up the stairs of the site’s offices offers a glimpse of the six-generation flour firm’s…

PETROL is now at its highest price for nearly eight years following eight straight months of increases at the pumps, data from RAC Fuel Watch has revealed on Saturday. A litre of unleaded rose by 2.7p-a-litre from 129.52p to 132.19p in June, taking it to…

CIVIL engineering specialist GRAHAM has reached a major milestone on the new M11 Junction 7a project at Harlow following the installation of the structural steel beams to create a new overbridge at the junction. The new Mores Overbridge will form an integral part of the…

BUSINESS confidence in the East of England rose ten points during June to 36%, the highest level recorded in the region for more than three years, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Companies in the East of England reported higher confidence in their own prospects month-on-month,…

SINCE April, almost 800,000 employees who have been working from home during the pandemic, have already claimed tax relief on household related costs, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. The saving is worth up to £125 per year for each employee, and eligible workers…

BUSINESSES across Britain will have to start making compulsory furlough contributions from this week as the Treasury’s pay falls to 70% for the first time this year reports the Mirror. The wind down comes as tens of thousands of businesses were given the green light…

PRICE renegotiations are underway between buyers and sellers in danger of missing Wednesday’s stamp duty holiday deadline, says Knight Frank. The agency says stamp duty – even though the largest savings will cease from July 1 – will continue to exert a major influence on…