Redbridge's Waste and Recycling Services Handed to Veolia in £183m Contract Starting 2027
The 10-year deal covers waste transfer stations and recycling centres across four East London boroughs, including a planned upgrade of Jenkins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre in Redbridge.
Government Expands Small Business Loan Guarantee Scheme — More Redbridge Firms Now Eligible
The Growth Guarantee Scheme is being significantly expanded, with longer loan terms, higher turnover limits, and an additional 12,000 businesses supported per year by 2028.
HMRC Proposes Mandatory Direct Debit for VAT and PAYE — Businesses Could Be Fined for Paying the Wrong Way
A consultation open until 16 August could lead to penalties for businesses that pay their tax bills in full and on time — but via bank transfer instead of Direct Debit.
MPs Reject Government's Small Business Plan as Inadequate — High Street Operators Face Another Year of Inaction
A parliamentary committee says cost pressures on small businesses have intensified since February — and is demanding a stronger response within two months.
Business Owners Could Face Tax Bills Up to 47% Under Proposed HMRC Reforms
A new consultation could change how money taken out of private companies is taxed — and advisers warn changes could apply retroactively from the announcement date.
