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HMRC has published the names of companies that have been found to be paying staff less than the minimum wage, which is illegal. Among them are a small number of east London businesses, showing that the vast majority of employers are meeting their minimum requirements.

The London Living Wage is higher than the Minimum Wage (£13.85 vs £12.21 per hour) and recognises the higher cost of living in London. Ideally it should be paid by all employers, as part of a series of measures to treat staff well. It is consistently proved that happy employees generate more profit for their employers. Pay is not the only factor, of course, but at the minimum end of the pay scale, it makes a significant contribution to employee satisfaction.

Here's some further reading on boosting productivity through happy employees https://happycompanies.com/blog/the-real-roi-of-employee-happiness

Revealed: Six east London businesses named for not paying minimum wage Six businesses in east London have been named for not paying national minimum wage by the government.

Havering Council is now consulting on plans to create a cycle path from the A1306, along the Marsh Way bridge, to making walking and cycling safer. You can see the plans and respond to the consultation here

Marsh Way Active Travel Scheme Consultation - London Borough of Havering Council - Citizen Space Find and participate in consultations run by London Borough of Havering Council

Good news for the haulage industry, for jobs, for the Dartford Crossing.

Government gives Lower Thames Crossing green light The Chancellor has finally given the go-ahead to the Lower Thames Crossing in a major speech on economic growth.

BID Director Michael Brundle explains why he thinks the Government's proposed changes to Business Property Relief for inheritance tax will have a devastating affect on modest sized businesses and stifle investment

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