The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill has been introduced to give Companies House greater powers to tackle the use of businesses as a front for crime. Anyone who registers a company in the UK will need to verify their identity, and Companies House will be given new powers to check, challenge and decline incorrect […] Read more
The government has introduced the Brexit Freedoms Bill to amend, repeal or replace all retained EU legislation by 2023. The provisions of the Bill will apply to the whole of the UK, and the government will work with the devolved administrations and other stakeholders to deliver the best possible outcome. Find further information on the […] Read more
The Home Office has launched a consultation to support its efforts to combat cybercrime. The consultation seeks views on how to reduce the burden on people for their cyber security and encourage organisations to further protect their customers’ accounts and personal data. People and businesses have until 27 October to respond. Find full details of […] Read more
Have you missed the opportunity to speak to someone about your business face to face? Well great news! Our Business Navigators are now available to speak to face to face one day a week over three different Essex locations. Read more
The SEED Project provides FREE support to help food & drink businesses in Kent & Medway, East Sussex, Essex and South Essex to get into overseas markets. Read more
This is a new tax that will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into the UK Read more
During the pandemic measures were brought in to ensure that hospitality businesses no longer needed planning permission to put up marquees on their land and councils no longer needed planning permission to hold an outdoor market. Following a public consultation the government has announced that these measures will be permanent in a bid to draw […] Read more
The Government has announced new financial support for all businesses, and particularly those in the leisure, hospitality, and cultural sectors. Read more
With the festive season fast approaching we wanted to let all you all know that the BEST growth Hub will still be operating over the holiday period. Â For our upcoming opening hours please Read more
