Wednesday 5 November 2025 was truly a day to remember as the Essex Chambers returned to Chelmsford City Racecourse for our fourth Festival of Business, and what a spectacular day it was. Anticipation for this year’s premier business event had been building for weeks. The whole Essex Chambers Read More

With freezing temperatures now here, Essex & Suffolk Water is encouraging its customers to take simple steps to keep their homes warm and protect themselves from the misery of frozen or burst pipes. During cold spells, water inside pipes can freeze and expand, causing pipes to split or burst. Read More

Seven Essex firefighters have been recognised for their exceptional courage and humanitarian service overseas, receiving prestigious awards for their lifesaving work as part of the UK International Search and Rescue (UK ISAR) team. At a ceremony held at the Service’s Urban Search and Rescue Read More

The Robin Cancer Trust is celebrating after taking home the award for best Campaign/Event of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising East Anglia’s 2025 Fundraising Awards. The awards celebrate the incredible work by fundraisers, volunteers Read More

Fisher Jones Greenwood (FJG), a leading regional law firm and proud member of Lawfront, has announced Charlotte Knappett, Head of Family Law, as its next Senior Partner. Charlotte currently leads the Tier 1 ranked Family Law practice. From January Read More

LapSafe® is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for several prestigious industry awards, including the Bett Awards 2026, Education Today Awards 2025, and the MSP Awards 2025. These nominations highlight the company’s continued commitment to supporting the education sector Read More

Filming took place in Chelmsford recently, as production continues of the new feature documentary from award-winning Essex film makers Blatella Films exploring the ‘Essex Girl’ Stereotype. This feature documentary will explore the origins Read More

Ellisons has completed its move into new, larger offices at County House, New London Road, signalling the firm’s strong growth and long-term commitment to Chelmsford.   Seven years after opening, Ellisons has built a thriving full-service practice serving the city’s growing community Read More

Essex-based HR consultancy, Impact HR Consulting Limited, has announced the appointment of a new Director of HR Operations. The company, which recently rebranded from Kingswood Group following a series of acquisitions, has appointed Juliet Irving to the role. As Director of HR Operations, Juliet Read More

A decade of dedication, innovation, and impact by the Essex Restorative and Mediation Service was celebrated by supporters and volunteers recently. Set up in 2015 by the PFCC Essex, with the vision to embed restorative justice across Essex the Essex Read More

Work experience has long been a foundation of preparing young people for the world of work. But in today’s fast-paced and evolving employment landscape, the traditional one-week block placement doesn’t always meet the needs of students - or Read More

At dotcraft, we believe in practicing what we preach. When it comes to web development and CMS platforms, there's no better way to demonstrate our expertise than to use the very technology we recommend to our clients. That's why we're excited to share that our brand new website has been built Read More

As a manager, or employee, of a business, the importance of regular breaks from work is essential. However, a recent study has shown that nearly half of staff (43%) did not even take one full week’s holiday last year. Most staff were found to have as many as 5 days’ leave remaining (unused). We have seen an increase in queries relating Read More

Old Park Meadow and its community is celebrating another successful donation, this time to the Essex Wildlife Trust for £871.80 from their weekly coffee mornings. The team at Old Park Meadow would like to thank everyone who has attended and supported their coffee mornings throughout the year. Read More

Organisations invest a lot in strategy, systems and people. But even with these in place, many teams still don’t perform as well as they could. The problem isn’t always capability — often it’s a quieter barrier: people aren’t aligned in how they work together. You might Read More

The holiday season is a time defined by warmth, generosity, and connection. Offices begin to twinkle, teams gather to celebrate, and businesses reflect on the impact they’ve made throughout the year. But for many young people facing cancer, Christmas Read More

At St Helena Hospice, our mission is to help local people facing incurable illness and bereavement to live well and die with dignity, supporting not just patients but also their families and loved ones across north east Essex. Joining the Essex Chambers of Commerce gives us the opportunity to build Read More

easyJet has put a new route on sale for next summer from London Southend to Jersey  Airline’s unrivalled network from London Southend means easyJet now offers 23 routes from the airport throughout the UK, Europe and North Africa providing customers with more choice and great value Seats Read More

Revenue increased to £121.3m in the six-month period up 13.2% from H1 FY 25 Increase as a result of organic (9.2%) and acquisitive growth (4%) Adjusted underlying EBITDA: up 11% to £21.9m from £19.7m) Adjusted profit before tax: up 8.8% to £18.5m from £17m MHA Read More

The Essex Police Business Crime Team wants businesses and customers to know ‘if you’re at work, you’re ‘just here to work’. Legislation introduced a year ago places a responsibility on employers to protect their staff Read More

Members of Parliament, local authority and industry leaders and key football stakeholders joined the Essex County FA at the Houses of Parliament for ‘A Celebration of Essex: Grassroots Football’s Social and Health Value’ reception on Tuesday 11th November to further highlight the power Read More

Exporting goods, technology, and software has become a central part of modern business, but it also carries serious regulatory responsibilities. The UK’s export control regime is designed to prevent sensitive items from being misused, protect national security, and meet international commitments. Read More

Fans, families, students and staff flocked to the Essex Sport Arena for the action-packed doubleheader. An incredible crowd of 653 descended on the University of Essex to support both the men’s and women’s sides as they took on the Durham Palatinates. The previous league record stood Read More

We were extremely honoured to receive the Best in Business Award at this month’s Festival of Business, hosted by Essex Chambers of Commerce, and even more delighted to get some indoor fireworks to help us celebrate! This award isn’t just a trophy – it’s a celebration of the people, Read More

The rising costs of recruitment due to the increase of National Insurance contributions and the cost-of-living crisis affecting salaries are shaping the way recruitment is done across the nation. The Department for Work and Pensions and Jobcentre Plus continue to offer support to Essex employers through Read More

Farleigh Hospice Christmas Tree recycling campaign is fast approaching where we collect and recycle real Christmas trees from homes within our local community in return for a donation. Over the past decade, our Christmas Tree Recycling Service has collected nearly 21,000 trees raising an amazing £352,565 for the hospice. This amazing achievement Read More

Small changes to policies and processes could help Essex SMEs improve their cashflow levels, a senior finance professional has said.  Adam Anstey, Partner and accounting and advisory services specialist at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets, is encouraging business owners Read More

On Tuesday 11 November, PLA Harbour Service Launch Lambeth led a Remembrance Day flotilla on the Thames. The flotilla made its way upriver, pausing to pay tribute to HMS Belfast, the Submariners Memorial, the RAF Memorial, and HMS Wellington. Upon reaching the Palace of Westminster, a short service was held, attended by PLA Harbour Master, Adam Read More

Strong leadership isn’t just an advantage, it’s a necessity. In today’s fast-moving business environment, organisations need leaders who can adapt, inspire, and deliver results. That’s why leadership development is critical for Read More

The Royal British Legion (RBL) Poppy appeal at London Stansted this year raised a record breaking £24,000 in support of military veterans and their families.  The generosity of passengers and airport staff saw this year’s collection total surpass the previous best of £21,000 Read More

The up-and-coming Employment Rights Bill is one of the most ambitious overhauls of workplace law in decades.  For employers, one of the most talked about proposals is the removal of the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims, making Read More

 Greater Anglia is inviting young people to apply for its three-week ‘First Step into Rail’ employability scheme, designed to help them build valuable workplace skills and gain hands-on experience across the rail industry. The programme will support 10 successful candidates aged 18 Read More

We’re proud to share the incredible impact achieved at the 2025 Synonymous Sport Evening of Boxing at Braxted Park, where, with the generosity of our guests and matched by the further fundraising by Tec Supplies, we raised a total of £18,557.61 - £9,032.61 of which was donated on the Read More

Expense fraud is not a new problem for UK organisations, but the ways it’s happening have changed rapidly in recent months. Leisyen Cox, Associate Audit Partner looks at the growing number of firms now encountering fake expense claims created by artificial intelligence, and the signs that show Read More

The digital world evolves rapidly - don’t get left behind! As Black Friday approaches, we are excited to relaunch its popular Sort Your Settings campaign, continuing our commitment to helping families stay safe online during the busiest shopping season of the year. First introduced in 2022, Read More

Cllr Kevin Bentley, Leader of Essex County Council, has been shortlisted for Leader of the Year at the 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards.   Now in their 16th year in England and 8th year in Scotland, these Awards highlight the vital contribution of councillors, often the unsung heroes of local democracy. Read More

c2c Railway is proud to announce that it has officially marked its White Ribbon Accreditation with a special train decal, underscoring its commitment to ending male violence against women and girls. The prestigious accreditation is granted to organisations that have implemented robust strategies to support Read More