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How much more council tax will you pay?

21 March 2022
How much more council tax will you pay?

We take a look at how much and why your council tax will go up this April.

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Government boats give-away scheme left high and dry

19 March 2022
Government boats give-away scheme left high and dry

A scheme to donate dinghies used by asylum seekers to cross the Channel to charities and other groups, has yet to see any handed over.

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MPs had chance to stop P&O sackings

18 March 2022
MPs had chance to stop P&O sackings

Our political editor looks at how the sudden sacking of 800 people by P&O Ferries has united MPs and what they could have done to stop it.

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Can the Chancellor help Kent face the cost-of-living crisis?

16 March 2022
Can the Chancellor help Kent face the cost-of-living crisis?

The Chancellor is under growing pressure at next week’s budget to offer some help to those finding it increasingly hard to pay their bills.

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'War used as an excuse to put fracking on agenda'

16 March 2022
'War used as an excuse to put fracking on agenda'

A minster has said we "have to keep our options open" when it comes to energy supply which has raised concerns over the return of fracking.

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MPs baffled by response to refugee crisis

11 March 2022
MPs baffled by response to refugee crisis

Our political editor Paul Francis looks at the grilling one Kent MP gave the Home Secretary over the government's response to refugee crisis.

Government must be decisive over help for Ukrainian refugees - Kent MPs

07 March 2022
Government must be decisive over help for Ukrainian refugees - Kent MPs

Kent MPs say the government should be more decisive over help the it plans for dealing with refugee crisis in Ukraine.

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Do gestures have any real impact on Ukraine crisis?

05 March 2022
Do gestures have any real impact on Ukraine crisis?

Our political editor Paul Francis asks if gestures have any real impact on the war in Ukraine and considers fears about the council tax discount.

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'Russians in Kent are being bullied'

04 March 2022
'Russians in Kent are being bullied'

People should distinguish between the actions of the Russian state and the Russian people living in Kent, a councillor has said.

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Russian State Opera's Kent theatre dates cancelled

02 March 2022
Russian State Opera's Kent theatre dates cancelled

An opera group linked to Russia has had its shows in Kent pulled after pressure was applied to cancel the performances in light of the war in Ukraine.

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Frustration after 'snap decision' over £150 council tax rebate

02 March 2022
Frustration after 'snap decision' over £150 council tax rebate

Concerns continue to be raised about how some households will access the £150 council tax rebate and how local authorities will administer it.

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'Bring Ukrainian refugees to former Kent barracks' says MP

01 March 2022
'Bring Ukrainian refugees to former Kent barracks' says MP

A Kent MP has called on the government to consider using a former MOD barracks to help refugees fleeing from Ukraine.

'How far could this go? The signs are not good'

25 February 2022
'How far could this go? The signs are not good'

Our political editor takes a look at a very worrying week in politics.

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Tens of thousands won't automatically get tax rebate

21 February 2022
Tens of thousands won't automatically get tax rebate

Does your council have your bank details? There's concern some people might miss out on a £150 council tax discount if they don't pay by direct debit.

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Confusion over council rebate and Priti's push back plan

18 February 2022
Confusion over council rebate and Priti's push back plan

Our political editor takes a look at confusing and worrying week in politics.

Hauliers raise questions over possible delays to border control posts

14 February 2022
Hauliers raise questions over possible delays to border control posts

There are fears the government is running out of time to get plans in place to check goods heading to Europe.

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Media lockout during Kent visit did Boris no favours

11 February 2022
Media lockout during Kent visit did Boris no favours

From failed PR visits to the cost of living crisis, our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on the week in politics.

Thousands miss out on council tax discount for energy costs

09 February 2022
Thousands miss out on council tax discount for energy costs

Tens of thousands of households in Kent will miss out on a rebate aimed at softening the blow of the impending cost of living crisis.

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'End Tory leadership psycho drama'

07 February 2022
'End Tory leadership psycho drama'

A Kent Tory MP says the government needs to focus on what it can do for people and end the "psycho drama" surrounding Boris Johnson's leadership.

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Levelling up: Understanding the jargon is a mission

04 February 2022
Levelling up: Understanding the jargon is a mission

From levelling up to aides heading off, our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on a week in politics.

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