August consumer price inflation is due from the ONS on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 7:00am, ahead of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decision on Thursday 17 September.…
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ONS labour bulletin: cooler hiring signals for Essex firms this autumn
The Office for National Statistics labour market package published on 15 September 2026 shows unemployment steady at 4.9%, softer payrolled employment and vacancies, and private-sector regular pay growth at 2.9%.…
MPC week: gilts, QT and what elevated yields mean for local finance
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decides Bank Rate on Thursday 17 September 2026 and will also set the next annual pace of quantitative tightening. Published expectations point to…
Red Lion Books keeps High Street reading alive after nearly five decades
Family-owned specialist bookseller earns national recognition while still taking orders overnight and hosting clubs on the shop floor On the High Street, Red Lion Books makes its living the old…
How Colchester firms can still comment on the Submission Draft Local Plan before 4pm on 13 October
Subhead: A practical Regulation 19 checklist: portal steps, which employment policies to skim, and what “duly made” means before the consultation closes. Colchester City Council’s Submission Draft Local Plan is in…
Colchester Business Awards voting closes Thursday 17 September
Eight days left to cast a public vote before the cut-off, with the Town Hall ceremony still ahead Public voting for the Colchester Business Awards 2026 closes on Thursday 17…
Premises checklist for Colchester firms as the Local Plan reaches Reg 19
A practical guide to leases, fit-outs, change of use and designations while the Submission Draft Local Plan consultation remains open to 4pm on Tuesday 13 October 2026. Colchester City Council…
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Generate More Business Leads?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly common in both business software and digital marketing. Many products now include AI-assisted features, and businesses are frequently encouraged to adopt AI as a…
How to Get Out of Debt!
If you’re in debt, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a recent study, the average American has $38,000 in personal debt. That’s a lot of money! But don’t despair,…
How to Improve Your Workplace Productivity
As a result of the numerous distractions, which include social media, mobile phones, and the ordinary activities of daily life, the modern office is quickly becoming an increasingly difficult place…