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Only 1 in 5 SMEs have a plan in case of cyberattack
Business
Experts expect to see an increase in attacks
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Vodafone VOXI rolls out AI chatbot to deal with customer service requests
Business
The system will be tested before being fully deployed
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SMEs could be missing out on up to £8.6bn per year in savings
Business
The report highlights how the accelerated roll-out of new standalone 5G could boost productivity
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Interactive map shows all the Essex banks set to shut for good this year
Essex
The map shows the seven branches closing in Essex
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Aldi looking to hire over 200 new employees across Essex with salaries up to £45k in huge nationwide expansion
Aldi
The recruitment drive is part of a nationwide expansion by Britain's fourth largest supermarket
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The Original Factory Shop in Harwich set to shut for good with staff losing jobs
Tendring
An exact date for the closure has not yet been revealed
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Recruitment mistakes in tech sector holding back businesses
Business
Nearly half of candidates impress at interview stage, but underperform once in the role
Bookmark
Full list of when Barclays banks are set to close in Essex this year
Barking
The bank explained that only 10 percent of transactions now happen in branches
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Quarter of business owners not optimistic about succeeding in 2024
Business
Rising costs, economic volatility and technological challenges were given as the main three reasons
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Barking theatre shuts with shows cancelled as crumbling concrete RAAC discovered
Barking
The theatre announced the closure and the cancellation of a number of shows scheduled for next month
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Third of people want to start a business in 2024
Business
The most popular sectors to start-up in are arts and crafts, food and drink and services like virtual assistants or marketing
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30% of workforce is looking for a new job, study shows
Business
The stat includes almost half of people who moved jobs in the past year
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Creative recruitment agency works exclusively with disabled talent
Business
Disparity is particularly evident in creative roles
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Steven Bartlett launches campaign to spread digital skills
Business
Analysis reveals failure of SMEs could blow a £50billion hole in the UK economy
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Genting Casino in Westcliff closed with immediate effect after RAAC discovered in roof
Southend
The building will be closed while an investigation determines the extent of the problem
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Popular Essex pub closes its doors for ‘major’ six-figure revamp
Christmas
The Monkhams in Buckhurst Hill will return as a Greene King pub
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New QD store in Rayleigh officially opens on high street with discounted prices
Christmas
The store brings to Rayleigh QD’s unique offering of homewares, gardening, pets, furniture, Christmas, groceries, cleaning supplies and more
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Writtle tearoom and gift shop Robyn's Nest to shut for good after 6 years 'in the heart of the village'
Chelmsford
The announcement of its closure was met with an outpouring of sadness and disappointment from the local community
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Tech company to launch crowdfunder after securing £5.2million
Business
Raylo is promoting a move towards a circular economy
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Neurodiverse entrepreneur using AI to help small businesses
Business
Liam Brennan spent 18 years working in the tech innovation industry before he got the diagnosis
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Full list of Wilko stores in Essex after rescue deal fails leaving shops at risk
Employment
Job cuts are to begin tomorrow
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Digital skills more important than a degree when job hunting
Business
Over half of businesses find young people often struggle with simple computer-based workplace tasks, such as creating a spreadsheet, writing a professional email, or operating workplace software
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Almost half a million new start-ups launched this year
Business
463,700 businesses were registered between January and mid-July 2023
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Thousands sign up for scheme that links them with Dragons Den-style mentors
Business
More than 3,600 chiefs have enrolled on the Help to Grow: Management course
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Primark rolls out huge change at tills to stop shoplifters using common trick
Primark shops are sealing customers' bags at the tills to stop a common theft trick. The large blue stickers can easily be spotted by staff and security
Man fighting for his life after e-scooter crash in Grays
Thurrock
Police found the man with a serious, life-threatening head injury
First picture of 'kind-hearted' mum Charlotte Randall whose death sparked Basildon murder investigation
Basildon
Charlotte Randall, 39, was described as being "a blessing to all who knew her"
Basildon 'murder' victim is named locally as young mum with flowers and tributes lay outside home
Basildon
Charlotte has been named locally as the victim in the Basildon murder probe
Thaxted murder investigation as arrest made after man dies following attack near village pub
Crime
Police say the incident is "isolated" but officers will be patrolling the village today
Traffic and Travel
Huge four car crash in Stock village as police hunting for driver of small blue car
Police are keen to speak to a particular driver who may have witnessed the moments before the crash
Thug smashes KFC Moulsham Street window in drunken rampage through Chelmsford
Crime
Johnny Coyle binge drank alcohol then took a chair and smashed the window of the store which has only been open a few months
Man tried to jump out of a window of a cannabis farm to avoid being captured by police
Essex Police
He admitted to his role in producing the drugs
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Man fighting for his life after e-scooter crash in Grays
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