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Jobless figures start to stabilise as vacancies soar

Jobless figures start to stabilise as vacancies soar

17 August 2021

The latest figures reveal those claiming benefits is down for July in the county - but it has risen slightly in some areas.

SMEs' confidence grows despite challenges

SMEs' confidence grows despite challenges

10 August 2021

Latest research reveals there is a growing optimism among SMEs for the year ahead despite recent turbulence.

Protester arrested after hurling paint at insurance giant's office

Protester arrested after hurling paint at insurance giant's office

05 August 2021

Watch the moment a protester throws a bucket of paint across the offices of one of the world's biggest insurance companies.

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Big surge in flexible office space demand

Big surge in flexible office space demand

23 July 2021

The pandemic's lasting impact on the way we work is being highlighted by a shift in demand for flexible space.

Tunnel operator losses £106m in first six months of 2021

Tunnel operator losses £106m in first six months of 2021

22 July 2021

The cost of travel restrictions continues to take a sizeable bite out of the finances of the company behind the Channel Tunnel.

KCC faces another challenging year balancing the books

KCC faces another challenging year balancing the books

18 July 2021

The impact of the Covid crisis had on the public sector has been vividly underlined by the disclosure KCC was bailed out to the tune of £362m.

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The Open stars brace for tax bill

The Open stars brace for tax bill

16 July 2021

Some of the world's top golfers face the threat of a tax bill as they compete for glory at Royal St George's.

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Marketing agency taken over by digital specialists

Marketing agency taken over by digital specialists

15 July 2021

-based digital marketing agency has been acquired by Maidstone's .

Jobless figures continue to fall

Jobless figures continue to fall

15 July 2021

across the county are continuing to fall as the economy continues to slowly improve after a year of .

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Want to start your own business?

Want to start your own business?

14 July 2021

A free online pop-up training school will be giving budding entrepreneurs the practical skills they need to get their own business off the ground.

Jobs boost - but warning over skills shortage

Jobs boost - but warning over skills shortage

13 July 2021

A survey has revealed the majority of firms in the county plan to hire staff this year - but there are warnings over a skills shortage.

Firm acquired following founder's retirement

Firm acquired following founder's retirement

12 July 2021

An independent financial advisor has expanded after taking over another Kent company.

'Millions to be generated and hundreds of jobs to be created'

'Millions to be generated and hundreds of jobs to be created'

06 July 2021

The leader of Kent County Council says the county's economy will be boosted and jobs be created thanks to post-Brexit facilities.

Borough has survived Covid pressures with a £1.22m surplus

Borough has survived Covid pressures with a £1.22m surplus

05 July 2021

Councillors have found themselves with money to spare despite Covid, thanks to generous Government support.

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Almost 105,000 EU citizens can stay in Kent under post-Brexit scheme

Almost 105,000 EU citizens can stay in Kent under post-Brexit scheme

01 July 2021

More than 100,000 EU citizens living and working in the county have successfully applied to remain in the UK following Brexit.

Money laundering prevention expert could be jailed over £850k fraud

Money laundering prevention expert could be jailed over £850k fraud

24 June 2021

A money laundering prevention expert is facing a prison sentence after being found guilty of failing to disclose information about his own company.

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Park hires new business chief to drive growth

Park hires new business chief to drive growth

24 June 2021

One of the county's leading business parks has recruited a senior figure to help attract more firms to the site.

'I worked hard and held off having children - but I still can't buy a house'

'I worked hard and held off having children - but I still can't buy a house'

15 June 2021

With the rising average house prices in most areas being 10 times higher than the average salary, buying a home is seeming more and more impossible.

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Freedom Day delay a 'hammer blow' for firms

Freedom Day delay a 'hammer blow' for firms

15 June 2021

Many businesses will be counting the cost of a delay to the easing of restrictions - after Boris Johnson's announcement last night.

Deadline looms for apprenticeship awards

Deadline looms for apprenticeship awards

11 June 2021

A leading apprenticeship award scheme takes places later this year - but time is running out to enter your nominations.

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