Below is a snippet of some of the latest news stories hitting the headlines locally in Essex.
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Ellisons has been shortlisted in two categories at the Probate Industry Awards 2026: ‘Probate Law Firm of the Year: Regional’ and ‘Estate Planning Team of the Year’.
It is important to be aware of what’s out there when it comes to innovation funding, especially as a business, especially if you want to improve company growth and various pursuits. Yet, many businesses are unknowingly sitting on unclaimed innovation funding, often failing to claim R&D Tax Credits or applying for grants.
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The Corporate Finance team at Ensors, part of Azets, is celebrating after achieving a great result in a newly released set of prestigious financial adviser rankings.
Ipswich based, Superstructures, a regional provider of structural and civil engineering services, has merged to become a core part of Zenon Group (Vancouver, Canada), the internationally recognised multidisciplinary construction group, delivering enhanced value to customers through expanded capabilities, deeper expertise, and a broader UK presence.
Affinia, the UK’s largest purpose-built, purpose-led, top 25, Accountancy and Advisory firm is delighted to announce the promotion of Rob Thomson to the role of Head of Tax. This appointment supports the firm’s continued investment in strong, experienced leadership to steer its tax advisory service.
Almost 600 construction leaders and suppliers have come together for the county’s flagship building and skills event.
Let’s Do Business Finance has announced a significant increase in its maximum business loan size, boosting from £150,000 to now £250,000 available to growing businesses across the South, London and East of England
The fuse is burning down on the government’s inheritance tax (IHT) time-bomb for East Anglia’s farmers, an expert from Ensors, part of Azets has warned.
One of Suffolk’s fastest growing businesses, She Grows Veg, is on track to reach a milestone £1m in sales this year, after just over two years in business.
A 22 year old from Wickford in Essex, has been selected from hundreds nationwide to front the Government’s Skills for Life campaign – spotlighting the real people helping to tackle the UK’s skills shortage.
In response to this growing need, The OutHouse is launching a new LGBTQ+ awareness training programme designed to give teams the knowledge, confidence and understanding they need to create safer, more inclusive environments for everyone.
