11/11/2011
With the snow warnings coming thick and fast it can't be long before we are battling the elements once more...
07/11/2011
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03/11/2011
Be careful not to spread salt on plants or grass as it may cause them damage...
03/11/2011
An astounding £236 billion was spent by public sector bodies purchasing goods and services between 2009 and 2010, according to government figures...
02/11/2011
Boeing's new superjumbo, the 747-8 Freighter, touched down on UK soil for the very first time at London Stansted today...
02/11/2011
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02/11/2011
The East of England could be at the forefront of a new business revolution, with its companies taking the lead in setting up abroad using their own identity, but with success driven by local people - according to UK Trade & Investment, the body responsible for helping UK firms succeed across the world...
02/11/2011
Strong rental demand is driving up confidence among buy to let investors, with more than three quarters of UK property buyers considering the purchase of more homes...
02/11/2011
Businesses from Southend town centre and the seafront are going to the polls to decide if they want to become a self-governing Business Improvement District (BID)...
02/11/2011
Reports of fraudulent ‘phishing' emails have risen by 300% over the past year HMRC has confirmed...
02/11/2011
A campaign to target private tutors and coaches across the East of England who have undeclared tax liabilities has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)...
02/11/2011
Annual CPI inflation at 5...
02/11/2011
Commenting on Adrian Beecroft's proposal to radically alter dismissal rules, John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: "Too many companies, particularly small- and medium-sized businesses, tell us that dismissal rules and the fear of costly tribunal claims stop them from taking on staff...
02/11/2011
BCC: Failure to deliver strong aviation policy will hinder jobs and growth In a report released today, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) called upon the government to develop a long-term aviation policy that supports business growth and job creation...
02/11/2011
Commenting on the announcement made by Nick Clegg on the second round of the government's Regional Growth Fund, John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: "We welcome the government's commitment to invest £950 million which, alongside additional private sector investment, will help to kick-start regional growth...
02/11/2011
South East LEP to benefit from £32 million government boost to unlock development and growth opportunities The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) will benefit from £32 million government funding to help kick start schemes boosting the area's local economy under the Growing Places Fund announced today (Monday)...