New for 2024, the Festival of Business plays host to a Jobs Fair where employers, recruiters, and job seekers come together to network and explore employment opportunities. Offering businesses a unique platform to scout for the right skills and personalities to enhance your teams and drive success. Forming Read More

An innovative new product, developed jointly by Essex & Suffolk Water's parent company Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) and Furst Technologies has been launched to the wider water industry. In late 2023, Northumbrian Water Group unveiled the mobile pressured water supply unit, or ‘MoWBi™’, Read More

Did you know that a staggering 25% of UK pregnancies end in loss? Did you also know that if someone suffers a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, it is up to their employer to decide to allow paid leave? Find out more about George’s Law and join us in supporting the Miscarriage Leave Bill. What Read More

On June 1st, 2024, The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) at Bletchley Park hosted an exhilarating 12-hour hackathon aimed at inspiring the next generation of software and hardware engineers, fostering teamwork, education, and creativity. Organized Read More

Cycling enthusiasts took to the streets in a fundraising challenge to cycle a whopping 94 miles, from Great Yarmouth to Clacton-on-Sea, for Mid and North East Essex Mind. The challenge, ‘3 counties, 7 Piers’ took place on Sunday 9 June. 30 Read More

Local mobile app development company Coderus has been recognised as a 2024 Spring Global Award winner on Clutch, a leading platform for B2B service providers. This prestigious award highlights Coderus' dedication to delivering exceptional client experiences and industry-leading services. The Clutch Global Awards identify the top performers in Read More

People are at the heart of our business which is one of the reasons we are committed to bridging the gap between education and the world of work.  We are a Cornerstone Employer, which means that we work closely with local schools and colleges Read More

c2c’s inaugural Ultra Marathon – in partnership with the Railway Children charity – took place on Saturday 15 June, with 250 runners from all corners of the UK covering a wide and varied range of industrial landscapes, marshland, nature Read More

Last month Agile welcomed their newest member of the team Dolly, who joins us as Sales and Marketing Manager. As well as working on developing new business, she will also be responsible for account management, ensuring our clients are happy. We asked Dolly a few questions, to get to know her better. Dolly, Read More

Birkett Long is delighted to announce the promotion of Daniel Sturman to Partner, Farrah Harvey-Nawaz and Jasmin Patel to Senior Associate, Leah Woodlee to Associate, Milly Bentley and Victoria Fenner to Executive, Chloe Hickford and Natalie Moxey to Legal Support Assistant. Partner - Daniel Sturman Daniel is a Partner in our Commercial Real Estate Read More

Ever wondered what happens to your old batteries once they’re done powering up your gadgets? If you think they just vanish into thin air, think again! Battery recycling is an essential yet often overlooked part of our tech-filled lives. Let’s dive into why battery recycling is so crucial! Reducing Pollution Batteries contain a mix Read More

Several animals have stepped up over the years to try and guess the results of important football matches. Creatures of all shapes and sizes have had a go since Paul the Octopus predicted Spain would win the World Cup in 2010.    With Euro 2024 kicking off, London Stansted and Essex Police Read More

The Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board (SETDAB) supported the United Nations World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which took place on 15 June, with the launch of a new campaign called “It’s Never Too Late” which aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse affecting Read More

We are delighted to announce our win at the inaugural Sailawaze Excellence Awards 2024 for 'Consumer Favourite for Collaborations' as voted for by members of the public! The ceremony took place at the stunning Under Globe venue in London, located Read More

Maintaining a strong online presence is crucial for any business. A key component of this presence is understanding how Google views your website and improving its authority. This guide will walk you through how to check your website’s authority Read More

Poetry penned by a Greater Anglia train conductor has been unveiled at South Woodham Ferrers rail station in Essex.   Graham Pettit has been a conductor for 33 years and is inspired by the beautiful landscapes and sights on his daily travels through the Essex countryside, particularly on the Wickford Read More

Running your own business means wearing many hats and being competent in all those areas. One of our company's owners, recognizing the importance of Health and Safety compliance, took it upon himself to enhance our business’s standards. He enrolled in the NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety course, a qualification known for its Read More

UK businesses rate their economic prospects at 5.5 out of 10, a slight increase on the previous survey’s score of 5.1 Despite cautious optimism across the board, UK businesses are among the least optimistic of six Northern European countries Read More

The Environment and Climate Action Communications Team and the Active Travel Team joined the Saving Species Day event at Colchester Zoo on Wednesday 29 May as part of 'Love Your Zoo Week.' The event featured organisations from across the conservation world who came together to showcase their Read More

A new initiative aimed at helping construction industry professionals and tradespeople with IT and digital skills is starting to take off.   Colchester Institute, who deliver a multitude of construction and trades training as part of its further and higher education curriculum, has launched a Read More

Parliament was dissolved on the 30th May 2024, ahead of the UK General Election on the 4th July 2024. As a result of this, with the exception of the fire and re-hire Code of Practice (see below), all unfinished employment legislation will fall away unless and until reintroduced in the next Parliament.    It therefore remains to be seen what Read More

When it comes to the impact of human factors on driver safety, understanding the role of wellbeing is paramount. When we talk about wellbeing, we’re referring to physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Each element of a driver’s health, both physical and mental, profoundly Read More

If you are planning to temporarily move your goods overseas, known as exporting, you need to consider the customs processes involved in doing this.  When exporting temporarily you will be subject to export and import clearance procedures in both the UK and the country, or countries, you will Read More

Essex Police officers made 50 arrests for shoplifting across Essex in the past fortnight, with 36 people subsequently charged with a total of 131 offences of shop theft and five of assault. At court, the force will be seeking criminal behaviour orders against seven of them.  They use CBOs Read More

It has been a busy few months for Anurag Food Story. You may recognise Anurag as he was one of the three finalists in the Amateur MasterChef UK 2023 series. Anurag Aggarwal (Anurag Food Story) is from Langdon Hills, Essex, and is a chartered accountant Read More

In today’s financial climate, saving money is more crucial than ever. Owning a home, starting a family, and securing a future all hinge on financial stability. However, a recent study by money.co.uk highlights a troubling trend: a significant portion Read More

Labour’s impact on pensions  Effective from 6 April 2024, the abolition of the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) has unlocked new opportunities for retirement savings. Individuals can now contribute to their pensions beyond the previous £1,073,100 cap, benefiting from tax relief on contributions, Read More

We were excited to welcome our new state-of-the-art AW169 helicopter, which started service from our Earls Colne airbase on Tuesday 4th June 2024. As we are not part of the NHS and do not have access to National Lottery funding, our charity relies on the generosity and dedication of the local community. Read More

The innovative work we’re doing that Essex needs to know more about. Based in Wickford, Essex, our practice has been in business since 1911, gaining a reputation for our high-quality service, diverse project portfolio, and our enduring relationships with clients. 80% of our business is Read More

In today's world, sustainability isn't just a trend; it's a necessity. Companies worldwide are re-evaluating their practices to align with eco-friendly principles, and LapSafe®, an industry-leading expert in Smart Lockers and Charging Solutions, is leading the charge with its commitment Read More

The McKenzie Arnold Group always takes great pride in managing events of all sizes, from small corporate gatherings to large state functions, from intimate charity fundraisers to grand sporting occasions. With a wealth of experience and expertise, the company is able to handle every aspect of event management, Read More

With the UK summer off to a rainy start, hundreds of happy holidaymakers were Bulgaria-bound at London Southend Airport (LSA), as tour operator Balkan Holidays began its service to Bourgas, which boasts the popular resort of Sunny Beach – which Read More