New Covid restrictions ‘could be over by Christmas’
TOUGHER coronavirus restrictions in Essex could be in place for six weeks, according to public health bosses. The new Covid-19 restrictions will be reviewed after four weeks. But Essex County …
Job Support Scheme changes what they mean for your business
Grants of £2,100 for businesses caught in Tier 2 restrictions, slashed employer contributions to Job Support Scheme and doubling of help for self-employed Chancellor Rishi Sunak has made changes to …
Plan for Jobs: Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers
The government today announced it will significantly increase the generosity and reach of its winter support schemes to ensure livelihoods and jobs across the UK continue to be protected in …
The ‘devastating’ impact of Tier Two restrictions told by Chelmsford’s business owners
“It’s tough because the volume of customers has reduced drastically because people are still a bit reluctant to come out” Independent businesses in Chelmsford are fighting for survival this winter …
78 homes bid approved for Gimsons site despite row over railings
CALLS to rip up plans to build 78 homes near a beauty spot and start again from scratch have been dismissed. Braintree Council’s planning committee has given full planning permission …
Working from home: ‘Essex firms will cope with new rules’
Business bosses say firms in south Essex have shown they can adapt quickly before and will do again – as the Prime Minister urges employees to work from home. David …
‘High alert move is another blow to Essex businesses’
CONCERNED business owners say they have suffered “another blow” after council bosses succeeded in placing tighter restrictions on the county. Yesterday health secretary Matt Hancock agreed to move Essex from …
‘Local lockdown could mean some Essex businesses go bust’
FIRMS in Essex are at risk of going bust if a local lockdown is implemented to control the spread of coronavirus, a business expert has said. The Government has introduced …
Covid-19: Why is Essex County Council pleading for tighter restrictions?
As much of England was processing exactly what Monday’s government announcement on new coronavirus restrictions meant for them, leaders in one county were finishing plans to request tighter restrictions. Why? …
Objections flood in against plans to build 130 homes in Hatfield Peverel
OBJECTIONS have flooded in against plans to built 130 homes on the edge of a village. Gladman Developments wants outline planning permission to build the new houses on farmland off …