As part of their work on the Blueprint to a Circular Economy Project, Essex County Council is launching a new Circular Economy Directory. This new service will list a fantastic range of brands, organisations, and charities across the UK project areas (Essex, Brighton, Peterborough and Kent) that are helping to change how we treat our […] Read more
The UN Food Systems Summit competition ‘Best Small Business: Good Food for All’ will identify the best SMEs from across the world transforming food systems for a better tomorrow. Win a share of £100k! Read more
The green technology required to help the UK meet its world-leading climate targets has been given a £166.5 million cash injection, just 6 months on from the publication of the Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. Read more
The Department for Health has launched a new toolkit for employers to help ensure employees get reliable information about COVID-19 vaccines. Several major businesses, including Asda, IKEA and Santander, have already pledged to promote vaccine uptake with their employees and to allow flexibility for staff to get vaccinated during work hours. Read more
The Together for Our Planet ‘Business Climate Leaders’ campaign encourages small and micro businesses to commit to cutting their emissions in half by 2030 and to net zero by 2050 or sooner through the new UK Business Climate Hub. Read more
The NOVO Awards programme is powered by the BEST Growth Hub and is Essex’s most prestigious business awards programme that is centred on innovation. It was launched at the EXSE business festival in May 2021. Any size business from any industry can enter (free of charge) before the closing date of 1 July 2021. Winners […] Read more
“Essex County Council are striving to increase apprenticeships within the county. To provide quality opportunities for learning and development to strengthen the Essex economy. The Essex Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service has now launched and will allow levy donors to utilise unspent levy enabling other organisations to recruit apprentices. Read more
Millions get pay rise from 1 April as National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase comes into effect. Read more
Non-essential retailers, outdoor hospitality and personal care businesses reopen as step 2 of the roadmap out of lockdown began on 12 April. Read more
You can now apply for the SME Brexit Support Fund. Smaller businesses can get up to £2,000 to pay for practical support, including training or professional advice to adjust to new customs, rules of origin and VAT rules when trading with the EU. You can apply and find more information on eligibility here. Read more
