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'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.

Jobcentre opens in former River Island store

Jobcentre opens in former River Island store

02 July 2021

A large shopping centre unit has been filled by a jobseeker support branch - but only temporarily.

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Visa scheme hope for hospitality sector

Visa scheme hope for hospitality sector

01 July 2021

A visa scheme goes live today which could help ease the recruitment crisis for hospitality businesses.

All Gap stores set to close

All Gap stores set to close

01 July 2021

Every Gap store in Kent is set to shut this year as the retailer has announced it will be closing all shops in the UK and Ireland by the end of 2021.

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Lidl to share building with DIY chain

Lidl to share building with DIY chain

30 June 2021

A discount food store is to quit a dated shopping centre it occupies and move in alongside another big name retailer.

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Popular venue shuts because of staff shortage

Popular venue shuts because of staff shortage

29 June 2021

A businesswoman says the chronic lack of hospitality workers has forced her to close down a popular brasserie.

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Go ahead for theme park planning bid after rival's challenge

Go ahead for theme park planning bid after rival's challenge

28 June 2021

A planning application bid for a £2.5bn theme park proposal in Kent will continue to go ahead as planned after rivals questions its legality.

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Signs point to 3,000 jobs project

Signs point to 3,000 jobs project

28 June 2021

The firm behind a £180m redevelopment has struck a deal with a local firm to help point it in the right direction.

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.

Colleges showcase top talent

Colleges showcase top talent

21 June 2021

Students from the county's colleges dazzled viewers with a display of professional skills during a special online event.

Striking plans to give town centre ‘new lease of life’

Striking plans to give town centre ‘new lease of life’

21 June 2021

Plans to build shops and flats on the site of a burned-out pub will breathe new life into a town centre, a developer believes.

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'We don't need work from home law'

'We don't need work from home law'

17 June 2021

A leading business figure has hit out at claims a law could be passed to allow staff to work from home - even after restrictions are lifted.

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‘So many roles to fill... but we just can’t get the staff’

‘So many roles to fill... but we just can’t get the staff’

17 June 2021

A massive recruitment drive for hospitality workers has been launched - as the industry deals with staff shortages following the Covid lockdowns.

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'Paying people well is the only conscionable thing to do'

'Paying people well is the only conscionable thing to do'

17 June 2021

A care firm has won a top title for ensuring its staff receive good levels of pay.

Theme park giants argue rival's £2.5bn plan should be dropped

Theme park giants argue rival's £2.5bn plan should be dropped

16 June 2021

A battle between theme park bosses is brewing as one of the world's biggest operators takes legal advice about plans for a rival venue in Kent.

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Plans revealed for 'revolutionary' winery designed by Wembley architect

Plans revealed for 'revolutionary' winery designed by Wembley architect

16 June 2021

Proposals have been unveiled for a multi-million pound winery in the Kent countryside designed by one of the world's most famous architects.

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Unemployment claims drop more than 10% in year

Unemployment claims drop more than 10% in year

15 June 2021

Unemployment has dropped by 10.7% in the county since the peak of the lockdown unemployment rise last May.

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.

Firm comes top in Best Companies to Work For list

Firm comes top in Best Companies to Work For list

14 June 2021

A firm has cooked up top place in its sector in the annual list of the top companies to work for in the UK.

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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