EssexWire

31/05/2023

Tax-Free Childcare has saved 65,470 families in the East of England on their childcare costs during the 2022 to 2023 tax year, an increase of more than 14,000 from the previous year according to the latest statistics released.
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Tax-Free Childcare has saved 65,470 families in the East of England on their childcare costs during the 2022 to 2023 tax year

30/05/2023

Dogs Trust, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity, is warning dog owners that “twenty is plenty” when it comes to exercising dogs this summer.
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Dogs Trust, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity, is warning dog owners that “twenty is plenty” when it comes to exercising dogs this summer.

28/05/2023

With the cost-of-living crisis causing household bills to increase nationwide, many Brits are worried and concerned about the soaring energy prices that keep skyrocketing.
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With the cost-of-living crisis causing household bills to increase nationwide, many Brits are worried and concerned about the soaring energy prices that keep skyrocketing.

27/05/2023

Help to Save – the government savings scheme for low-income earners, which offers a 50% bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over 4 years – has been extended to April 2025
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Help to Save – the government savings scheme for low-income earners, which offers a 50% bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over 4 years – has been extended to April 2025.

26/05/2023

Provide Community, a Community Interest Company (CIC) delivers more than fifty health and social care services across the UK, employing more than 1400 people in five counties.
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Provide Community, a Community Interest Company (CIC) delivers more than fifty health and social care services across the UK, employing more than 1400 people in five counties

26/05/2023

With the help of Waffle, a dog smuggled to the UK from Slovakia, Dogs Trust today hand delivered a letter to the Prime Minister, asking for the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill to be passed through Parliament before it’s too late.
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Accompanied by the smuggled pup, Dogs Trust’s Veterinary Director, Paula Boyden, visited No. 10 to personally deliver a letter with the backing from over 50,000 Dogs Trust supporters pleading with the Prime Minster not to drop the ball on the Government’s election promise to tackle puppy smuggli...

25/05/2023

Despite all of the recent debate around the rapidly increasing abilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI), research by digital identity security specialists, ID Crypt Global, reveals that more than 80% of people have no concern that the technology is going to replace them in the workplace.
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For the most part, people remain unconvinced that AI is going to replace them in the workplace.

24/05/2023

Steelmakers, recycling plants and manufacturers are among the hundreds of businesses that will benefit from a new scheme launched by the government today to help with the cost of their energy bills.
https://bit.ly/3BOlN6f

Hundreds more organisations, from recycling plants to large data centres, to receive money off their energy bills.

22/05/2023

In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend towards purchasing second-hand goods instead of brand new. The cost-of-living crisis and people making a conscious effort to live more sustainably have been cited as significant drivers for the increased demand of preloved items.
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To ensure safety, it is essential for sellers and buyers to understand the risk management and legal requirements involved when trading and purchasing second-hand goods.

21/05/2023

Say good-bye to work culture: Three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they would be willing to give up work socials and relationships with colleagues, in favour of a 4-day working week.
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Say good-bye to work culture: Three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they would be willing to give up work socials and relationships with colleagues, in favour of a 4-day working week.

20/05/2023

A leading East Anglian law firm has announced it has put in place designated wellbeing champions to guide employees to get the best out of themselves at work and home.
https://bit.ly/3MFr7Pn

A leading East Anglian law firm has announced it has put in place designated wellbeing champions to guide employees to get the best out of themselves at work and home.

19/05/2023

VistaPrint, the design and marketing partner for small businesses, has announced the 20 winners of its Realising the Remarkable grant programme with Enterprise Nation.
https://bit.ly/3WiiDAY

20 small businesses will receive £7,500 each plus marketing and design support for growth

15/05/2023

Following the pandemic, employees have found it increasingly difficult to keep up with their ambitions in the workplace, prioritising wellbeing over traditional career milestones, being touted as “quiet ambition”.
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Research finds that 39% of British employees are prioritising their mental health over a higher salary

14/05/2023

Simply Business research has revealed almost 1,500 ‘royal’ business names have been rejected by Companies House since 2019, for ‘breach of conduct’.
https://bit.ly/3MiHwt1

The freedom of information (FOI) request found a total of 56,640 business names have been rejected by Companies House since January 2019

13/05/2023

An Essex woman who underwent a double lung transplant has taken home three medals in the World Transplant Games in Australia this week after her employers stepped in to support her fundraising.
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An Essex woman who underwent a double lung transplant has taken home three medals in the World Transplant Games in Australia this week after her employers stepped in to support her fundraising.

06/05/2023

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 tax year to customers between 2 May and 15 June 2023.
https://bit.ly/3LSkEjQ

Tax credits help working families with targeted financial support, so it is important that people do not miss out on money they are entitled to.

05/05/2023

Leading East Anglian accountancy firm, Larking Gowen, has released the results of its Tourism Business Survey 2023 at an event attended by sector leaders, at Applewood Hall in Norfolk.
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Leading East Anglian accountancy firm, Larking Gowen, has released the results of its Tourism Business Survey 2023 at an event attended by sector leaders, at Applewood Hall in Norfolk.

05/05/2023

The UK’s leading charity for autistic people, the National Autistic Society, has launched an ambitious new strategy, setting out its commitment to create a society that works for autistic people.
https://bit.ly/3VukKRW

04/05/2023

A new local teacher training organisation operating across Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk will support recent graduates and career changers into the classroom from September 2024.
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A new local teacher training organisation operating across Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk will support recent graduates and career changers into the classroom from September 2024.

02/05/2023

Passing your driving test is an exciting time for any new driver, but it’s easy to forget all the essential steps that are required of you before you can legally get behind the wheel.
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Passing your driving test is an exciting time for any new driver, but it's easy to forget all the essential steps that are required of you before you can legally get behind the wheel.

01/05/2023

Burnout is a chronic level of stress that can leave you feeling physically and emotionally exhausted, detached and extremely negative.
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Burnout is a chronic level of stress that can leave you feeling physically and emotionally exhausted, detached and extremely negative.

30/04/2023

The team at RBC Brewin Dolphin is passionate about making financial education accessible and continues to provide guidance to students, as well as delivering in-house sessions to enterprises across the country.
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Financial wellbeing is a hugely important topic and an area that RBC Brewin Dolphin has been focusing on for several years.

29/04/2023

This week’s episode is based around a quote from the business icon that is, Dolly Parton “Find out who you are, and do it on purpose”.
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This week’s episode is based around a quote from the business icon that is, Dolly Parton “Find out who you are, and do it on purpose”.

23/04/2023

After months of planning and a million-pound renovation, Level Best Enterprises welcomed local artists, business owners, and stakeholders to an exclusive soft launch event on Friday night.
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After months of planning and a million-pound renovation, Level Best Enterprises welcomed local artists, business owners, and stakeholders to an exclusive soft launch event on Friday night.

22/04/2023

What does giving 100% really mean? For most of us, we go straight to working more, but is that really the best way forward?
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What does giving 100% really mean? For most of us, we go straight to working more, but is that really the best way forward?

21/04/2023

Supporting your local businesses is more important than ever if you want them to remain open throughout this difficult financial period.
https://bit.ly/3GVCzTK

Supporting your local businesses is more important than ever if you want them to remain open throughout this difficult financial period.

21/04/2023

The Government’s proposal, which is currently passing through the Houses of Parliament, includes the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
https://bit.ly/3A9k3Un

The Government’s proposal, which is currently passing through the Houses of Parliament, includes the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.

20/04/2023

London may carry the moniker of ‘The Big Smoke’ but the city’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) has done much to address this image since opening in April 2019.
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Currently, the zone covers all areas within the North and South Circular roads. But with Mayor Sadiq Khan planning to expand the scheme to encompass all London boroughs, many more motorists will be pausing to consider how this will affect them.