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Opening date for new Aldi revealed

Opening date for new Aldi revealed

20 September 2021

The opening date for Kent's newest Aldi has been revealed - with the launch heralding the creation of about 40 jobs.

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New tenant finally found for empty M&S

New tenant finally found for empty M&S

15 September 2021

A large town centre unit previously filled by M&S is to get a new lease of life when a furniture chain moves in.

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Afghan refugees invited to work in Kent care homes

Afghan refugees invited to work in Kent care homes

14 September 2021

With an unprecedented number of staff vacancies, Afghan refugees are being asked apply for support worker positions in care homes across the county.

Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

14 September 2021

Working families may be left struggling to pay for food and heating when Universal Credit is cut. But what is the reduction and why is it happening?

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Jobless figures tumble across the county

Jobless figures tumble across the county

14 September 2021

There has been another drop in those claiming Universal Credit - but will the end of furlough bring back-to-back falls to an end?

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Work begins on game-changing park for towns' economy

Work begins on game-changing park for towns' economy

13 September 2021

Building is finally under way on a £15 million investment for a world-class business park aiming to attract leading technology and science firms.

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Jobs warning over net zero targets

Jobs warning over net zero targets

13 September 2021

Thousands of jobs in the region could be at risk unless the UK accelerates the pace of its transition to becoming carbon neutral, it has been warned.

Colleges land £200,000 for vocational courses

Colleges land £200,000 for vocational courses

13 September 2021

A group which runs a number of further education colleges in the county has secured funds to deliver qualifications launching next year.

2,000 firms sign up to deliver £2.5bn theme park

2,000 firms sign up to deliver £2.5bn theme park

10 September 2021

The call for firms to build 'the UK's Disneyland' went out last month drawing criticism from businesses fearing they will shut if plans go through.

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'It's not going to save Christmas'

'It's not going to save Christmas'

09 September 2021

As crunch talks take place in Whitehall to ease the lorry driver shortages, one industry expert in the county warns it may be too little, too late.

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Catering giant to create jobs

Catering giant to create jobs

08 September 2021

A company which specialises in hospitality and catering is creating 20 new jobs in the county.

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How the aftermath of Brexit is starting to affect Kent

How the aftermath of Brexit is starting to affect Kent

08 September 2021

Empty shelves, medicines delayed, jobs going unfilled - is this the sting in Brexit's tale?

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Juice firm splashes out on £1.1m upgrade

Juice firm splashes out on £1.1m upgrade

07 September 2021

Soaring sales has allowed a company to expand its factory with the promise of more jobs to come.

Steely determination of new MD

Steely determination of new MD

06 September 2021

The last generation of a family behind a major employer in the county is stepping down as MD after 38 years with the firm.

Burger chain opening new Kent restaurant

Burger chain opening new Kent restaurant

06 September 2021

A national burger chain is opening a new branch, with about 25 jobs being created.

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Confidence up, but concerns remain

Confidence up, but concerns remain

01 September 2021

The latest survey reveals firms are feeling increasingly confident for the future - but there are still hurdles to overcome.

Academy gets into gear to ease driver shortage

Academy gets into gear to ease driver shortage

31 August 2021

A logistics giant has launched an HGV driver academy in a bid to help ease the supply chain crisis.

New chain takes on empty store

New chain takes on empty store

23 August 2021

An expanding chain is to open its fifth Kent branch after moving quickly to secure the tenancy at an empty store.

Beer strike off but shortages remain

Beer strike off but shortages remain

20 August 2021

Kent's pubs say supply problems are causing the pumps to run dry - despite a feared strike by draymen being called off this morning.

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Dozens of jobs created at high street chain

Dozens of jobs created at high street chain

20 August 2021

A store with branches across the county is looking to recruit to help it cope with the post-lockdown demand.

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