A company which supplies hand dryers, sanitizers and coffee machines has acquired a refreshments business.

Over 50s holiday group Saga is to buy two new cruise ships after revealing a growth in trading and pre-tax profits.

Private equity funds are circling Kent companies in a hunt for firms ripe for growth, from watch sellers to manufacturers.

A Kent football club is soaring up the leagues but has found success brings new financial headaches.

A Kent law firm picked up the top prize at an industry ceremony.

A Kent solicitor has been named Conveyancer of the Year at an industry awards.

A company which makes night vision technology for the Ministry of Defence has been bought by a private equity group.

An insurance and leisure company has continued a spree of takeovers this year after it confirmed its latest acquisition.

An insurance broker has agreed an out-of-court settlement over claims it poached several staff, including its new chief executive, from a US rival.

An insurance giant has revealed huge losses in the first half of this year as it continues to be affected by a dramatic financial restructure.

A relative newcomer to the London Stock Exchange and one of the county's best-known brands has revealed another strong set of financial results.

An accounting firm has hired a new senior manager to advise wealthy investors, families and entrepreneurs.

This year, the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards mark 10 years of celebrating the cream of the crop in north Kent. Here is another contender.

An accountancy has hired the assistant manager of a rival firm as it tries to offer more services to businesses.

An electronic component firm aims to prove the ability of its energy-saving products using technology from an information business it has just bought.

A series of bad takeovers caused a loss of more than £720 million for an insurance firm last year, which led to a drastic restructure.

A Kent MP has spoken of his disappointment at a leading bank's decision to close a branch in the county.

An investment management business has declared 'buy, buy, buy' after snapping up an independent stockbroker.

The founder of a tax refund company said watching the pain of old construction workers helped her win the trust of small businesses and grow her firm.

As the country enters a period of growth, small businesses are the big target for investors and financial institutions.