Essex Chambers are incredibly proud to be supporting a Colchester based grassroots football team, the Stanway Pegasus Under 14s Girls Team. We were recently presented with an opportunity to sponsor the team’s away kit which we jumped at.  Our team is dedicated to supporting the business Read More

Dozens of volunteers from Essex & Suffolk Water are helping to keep the coastlines clean and tidy as part of the national Great British Beach Clean (19-28 September). Stretching from Thorpe Bay in Essex, through Lowestoft in Suffolk, to Gorleston in Norfolk, teams of employees are joining forces Read More

In a competitive candidate market, your job advert is your first impression, not just to candidates, but to the talent you really want. Yet too often, job descriptions are dull, vague, or overloaded with useless jargon.  The result? The best candidates scroll right past it. Why does a great Read More

From paperwork to profit — everything you need to know to trade internationally After years of online sessions, webinars, and remote learning, we’re excited to bring face-to-face training back for one of the most essential business skills: International Trade. Nothing beats the value Read More

On the 15th of August 2025, the picturesque grounds of Old Park Meadow Natural Burial Ground welcomed friends and family to a heartwarming live music event featuring the enchanting vocals of Nancy May. More than just a delightful evening of music, the event successfully raised over £1000 for the Read More

The term “Fractional HR services” has recently become the latest buzz phrase. The HR community are very good at creating new terms for things that no one understands. “When did induction become on boarding for Christ’s sake?“ All Fractional means is “on a part-time basis." Whilst I mock the term, the practice Read More

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Jarman-Howe as the charity’s new Chief Executive Officer. Mark will take up the position on 15th September 2025.    Mark joins EHAAT from St Helena Hospice in Colchester, where he has served as Chief Read More

Gerald McDonald Group, a 108-year-old family-owned business supplying the food and drink industry since 1917, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Demos Ciclitira Ltd, a respected importer and packer of dried fruits, seeds, grains, and natural foods. Read More

Essex-based Filmmaker’s Blatella Films and middle eastern themed Restaurant Sababa based in Southend have created the Sababa Sessions – a way of aspiring artists and musicians getting the much needed content they need to help push their careers forward. The project is the brainchild of Read More

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is excited to announce that we will be celebrating our one-year anniversary in a few weeks time!  Following a multi-million pound renovation and rebrand last year, we are marking this milestone with an informal evening reception, featuring food, drinks, and Read More

London Stansted Airport is seeking to increase its annual passenger cap from 43 million to 51 million by 2040, unlocking a host of benefits for businesses across our region. Your organisations voice can make a real difference in showing strong local Read More

HR Prime have had a number of good new stories this month, including –  Our Director, Tracey, being awarded Fellowship of the CIPD Securing funding to support Tendring based businesses with HR queries  Establishing a partnership to deliver funding within the charity sector  Being invited to attend the Tendring4Growth Read More

In the early hours of a Friday morning in September, the MSC Siena arrived into the Port of Felixstowe from the Far East with a deep draught of 17.1m.   This is only the second time a vessel of this depth has arrived in UK waters and equals the record set by the MSC Elenoire in November 2024.   The Read More

Ellisons has announced the expansion of its Injury Services Team with newly qualified Solicitor, Jay Chambers, joining its existing team of highly experienced Personal Injury and Medical Negligence lawyers.  Jay joined the firm as a Trainee Solicitor in 2023, gaining experience across several Read More

If you’re selling goods across borders, VAT compliance isn’t just another admin task – ignoring it can be expensive. The rules are complex, ever-evolving, and the cost of getting them wrong can hit both margins and reputation. Why VAT compliance matters for e-commerce Retailers Read More

Across the force area there has been a rise in reported Business Robbery offences on that of the same period during 2024. There has been a reduction in reported business burglary. Business Robbery up 32% Business Burglary down 16.7% (Figures taken from Analytics 4 Everyone. Percentages are the year Read More

Greater Anglia (GA) has been named Passenger Operator of the Year at the National Rail Awards 2025. It is the second year running the company has received the accolade, and the third time in four years, having won the award in 2022 and 2024 (as well as 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

London Southend has rolled out the red carpet (literally!) for its 500,000th passenger this year. The record-breaking milestone, the likes of which haven’t been since 2019, was awarded to lucky traveller, Deborah Gericke from Essex ahead of her Read More

Last week, team spirit was in full swing as GFM ClearComms took part in a charity event in support of MS-UK, a national charity dedicated to empowering people affected by multiple sclerosis. Held in Colchester, the fun-filled day featured the legendary It’s a Knockout competition, where GFM Read More

Small changes could help Essex SMEs (small and medium enterprises) lessen the pressure on their finances, staff and management, a senior accounting professional has said.  Azets has an Essex office in Southend. Jeremy Gardner, Head of Accounts and Business Advisory Services South at international Read More

Twelve remarkable participants from across Essex celebrated the end of an unforgettable week at Maldon Fire Station - the culmination of a powerful and uplifting FireBreak course delivered in partnership with local Down syndrome charity, Extra 21. Throughout Read More

Wind Song Theatre have confirmed the casting for the Palace Theatre’s Christmas production of The Snow Queen.  Taking the role of the Snow Queen is Loren O’Dair and playing the heroine Gerda is Lily Streames, Wind Song’s co-founder. Making up the rest of the company are Benjamin Victor, Harry Chamberlain and Roseanna Connolly. Essex Read More

Applications are now open for the latest round of Active Thames funding, with over £100,000 available to support sports clubs and community groups across London, Kent and Essex. The programme helps more people get active on and alongside the tidal Thames and connected waterways, supporting activities Read More

Our officers have made more than 2,800 arrests for shop theft across Essex in the past two years. And, during the same period, they solved 67% more offences. Sergeant Christian Denning, who heads up our Business Crime Team, says: “We know that, nationally, the number of shop thefts is increasing, Read More

Farleigh Hospice is challenging Essex businesses to see how much money they can raise in up to 100 days from an initial investment of £50. Farleigh’s £50 Fundraising Challenge runs from 1 October to 10 January 2026 and is open to organisations of any size.  It is a positive, Read More

At WE Talent, we regularly share insights on the Essex job market, often shaped by the conversations we have every day with both employers and professionals. For the first time, we are moving beyond opinion and gathering direct feedback from the people who matter most – the Essex workforce. This Read More

Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate in Essex, has been awarded the prestigious AA Red Star status, receiving four Red Stars, at this year’s AA Hospitality Awards, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. The Red Star is the AA’s highest accolade for hotels, reserved only for the very Read More

As businesses across Essex seek meaningful ways to demonstrate social impact, new Chamber member Tier1 offers a compelling example of how sustainable practices can create lasting change. The company's innovative prison recycling programme, which earned Read More

Company impersonations or corporate identity fraud If someone calls claiming to be from a company that you have a business relationship with and you’re suspicious about the call or the caller’s identity, you can: ask questions that only you and the genuine company know the answer to, such as a contract number or purchase order number ask Read More

We’re excited to announce that Dotcraft will be attending Opticon London on 30th September 2025. As Optimizely’s flagship event, Opticon brings together digital leaders, marketers, and innovators to explore the latest in experimentation, optimisation, and digital transformation. For our Read More

The power of sport is making a difference to the lives of young people at risk of criminality or exploitation in Essex, according to Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst. Mr Hirst joined High Sheriff Julie Fosh, Essex Police Assistant Chief Constable Glen Pavelin and statutory organisations Read More

Hello all, On Saturday 27 September, the UK railway industry comes together to celebrate the 200th anniversary of George Stephenson’s Locomotion No. 1 making its inaugural journey at the launch of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825. This 26-mile trip signalled the start of the modern Read More

Tilbury based Ambassador Cruise begin a Channel 5 documentary airing on our screens this autumn! The Cruise: Fun Loving Brits at Sea’ offers audiences the chance to follow these intrepid travellers as they explore destinations in The Netherlands, Read More

Branded merchandise has long been one of the most effective ways for businesses to stand out, engage audiences, and keep their brand front-of-mind. That value was clear to see at the Total Merchandise Expo 2025, which attracted over 400 business leaders, marketers, and decision-makers from across the Read More