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IoD strengthens its ranks

IoD strengthens its ranks

09 February 2021

The new chair of the Kent branch of a leading business organisation has appointed five key figures.

100 jobs to be created at port health authority

100 jobs to be created at port health authority

09 February 2021

New vacancies are waiting to be filled at a port health authority following new rules after Britain's departure from the EU.

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'It's essential we don't lose momentum'

'It's essential we don't lose momentum'

08 February 2021

Women should not turn their backs on an apprenticeship in engineering, one successful candidate explains during National Apprenticeship Week.

Farewell to more high street names

Farewell to more high street names

08 February 2021

Three of the biggest high street fashion stores have been sold - and will move to online only.

In the eye of the storm

In the eye of the storm

08 February 2021

From factory workers to taxi drivers, we find out what it's like to be a key worker during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Relocating firms for theme park 'will cost £250m'

Relocating firms for theme park 'will cost £250m'

05 February 2021

A group representing 140 firms facing an uncertain future and relocation for a £2.5bn theme park say it will cost millions to find them new sites.

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Week of events to boost apprenticeships

Week of events to boost apprenticeships

04 February 2021

A number of events will take place between February 8-14 to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.

Public inquiry over plans to build 1,250 homes on orchards

Public inquiry over plans to build 1,250 homes on orchards

02 February 2021

Plans to build a housing estate on farmland in part of Kent will be the subject of a public inquiry after the applicants issued an appeal.

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Firms confident of post Brexit and Covid era

Firms confident of post Brexit and Covid era

01 February 2021

A survey conducted with dozens of local businesses has revealed confidence of a bounce back.

Three retails giants set to disappear from high street

Three retails giants set to disappear from high street

01 February 2021

A deal to acquire three household fashion names will see all existing stores close.

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Online giant in talks to buy fashion stores

Online giant in talks to buy fashion stores

29 January 2021

Just a week after buying Debenhams, a major online retailer is looking to snap up a host of other familiar names.

£2.5bn theme park application accepted

£2.5bn theme park application accepted

29 January 2021

A multi-billion pound theme park plan will move into the next phase after inspectors approved the latest application for the plans to be examined.

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Pub dating back to 1860s could be turned into flats

Pub dating back to 1860s could be turned into flats

29 January 2021

A prominent Kent pub dating back to the 1860s could be knocked down and turned into flats, if plans are approved.

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Deal struck to get offenders back into work

Deal struck to get offenders back into work

28 January 2021

A prison in the county will spearhead a "ground-breaking" new plan to slash reoffending rates.

Don't fall foul of self-assessment deadline changes

Don't fall foul of self-assessment deadline changes

28 January 2021

A leading business advisor is warning self-assessment tax payments are still expected by January 31 - despite the deadline extension for returns.

Luxury flats take shape on old Pleasurama site

Luxury flats take shape on old Pleasurama site

28 January 2021

Work on a luxury seafront development on a site left derelict for 23 years is steaming ahead with the second phase of work now under way.

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Kent hits record high for new businesses

Kent hits record high for new businesses

27 January 2021

Despite the considerable economic challenges posed by the pandemic, new enterprises continue to set up shop across the county.

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'I knew redundancy was coming - despite being furloughed'

'I knew redundancy was coming - despite being furloughed'

26 January 2021

Unemployment remains high in the county after spiking during lockdown last year, leaving many in a precarious jobs market.

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IoD appoints Kent branch chair

IoD appoints Kent branch chair

25 January 2021

There's a new face at the helm of the county's branch of a leading business organisation.

Axe falls on last Debenhams stores

Axe falls on last Debenhams stores

25 January 2021

Retail giant Debenhams bought by online retailer with all its remaining stores closing for good and thousands losing their job.

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