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Cruise ship plan to house £2.5bn theme park workforce

Cruise ship plan to house £2.5bn theme park workforce

01 March 2021

Theme park bosses hoping to build the UK's answer to Disneyland are proposing to hire cruise ships to house thousands of construction workers.

National award success for rural firms

National award success for rural firms

01 March 2021

Two Kent businesses have been recognised in a major national awards supported by online giant Amazon.

'£5bn is great - but more help is needed'

'£5bn is great - but more help is needed'

01 March 2021

A leading business organisation has welcomed news of more support for firms hit by the lockdown - but says more help is needed.

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Retail revolution on Kent high street

Retail revolution on Kent high street

28 February 2021

Since the pandemic struck, 23 shops have closed down and 23 have opened in one of Kent's most popular high streets.

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Four more ambassadors unveiled

Four more ambassadors unveiled

26 February 2021

One of the county's leading business organisations has unveiled a number of new ambassadors under its new chairman.

Building work starts on new Lidl

Building work starts on new Lidl

24 February 2021

A village can expect to have its own branch of the budget supermarket chain by the end of the year.

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'Our survival depends on budget help'

'Our survival depends on budget help'

23 February 2021

The owners of an indoor play centre have appealed to the Chancellor for renewed support for the hard-hit sector in next week's budget.

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Jobless figures dip but fears remain

Jobless figures dip but fears remain

23 February 2021

Benefit claims across the county dipped in January - but they remain 91% up year-on-year due to the impact of the pandemic.

Jobs warning despite roadmap out of lockdown

Jobs warning despite roadmap out of lockdown

22 February 2021

A leading business figure in Kent has said jobs and businesses 'hang by a thread' despite the proposed lifting of restrictions over the coming months.

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Firms call for 'most ambitious Budget in modern history'

Firms call for 'most ambitious Budget in modern history'

22 February 2021

The Chancellor is being called upon to help many firms who have struggled to survive as a result of not being able to access government support.

Centre's £5m revamp put on hold

Centre's £5m revamp put on hold

19 February 2021

A major overhaul of a sports centre has been stopped as a council tries to balance its books.

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Petition blasts timing of business hub shutdown

Petition blasts timing of business hub shutdown

17 February 2021

A campaigner says a centre for start-up enterprises should not be closed while there is a pandemic as traders are already facing tough situations.

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Grade II-listed pub set for £650k makeover

Grade II-listed pub set for £650k makeover

17 February 2021

An ambitious transformation of an 18th century pub from a tired drinker’s local to a modern and quirky inn will take place after lockdown.

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One-of-a-kind skate park due to open in summer

One-of-a-kind skate park due to open in summer

15 February 2021

Construction of a unique urban sports park - which will include several floors dedicated to skateboarding - is set to be completed this summer.

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‘Buses won’t be able to serve proposed 350-home estate’

‘Buses won’t be able to serve proposed 350-home estate’

13 February 2021

It's feared plans for a new estate will not be able to be served by buses because routes leading to it are not designed to accommodate the vehicles.

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'Chancellor needs to extend support'

'Chancellor needs to extend support'

12 February 2021

A leading business advisor has urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to usher in a new range of support packages when he announces his Budget next month.

GDP tumbles as lockdown takes a toll

GDP tumbles as lockdown takes a toll

12 February 2021

The UK economy in 2020 took a huge blow with one leading business figure says there is 'little cheer' in figures released today.

Why buying a house has just got a lot tougher

Why buying a house has just got a lot tougher

11 February 2021

New research has revealed the gap between the average salary in the county and average house price is widening.

Free course to help launch your business

Free course to help launch your business

11 February 2021

A week-long free online course takes place next week, offering advice and support on how to successfully launch your own business.

Telecom giant generates £322m in county

Telecom giant generates £322m in county

09 February 2021

An independent report shines a light on the economic contribution of one of the nation's biggest telecom providers.

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