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Government will pay towards wages for 'viable' jobs

Government will pay towards wages for 'viable' jobs

24 September 2020

The government unveiled a new support scheme which keeps employees in work on shorter hours instead of making them redundant.

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Plans submitted for £180m redevelopment of paper mill

Plans submitted for £180m redevelopment of paper mill

24 September 2020

Ambitious plans have been formally submitted to transform an unused site which could create up to 3,000 new jobs.

Law firm unveils new MD

Law firm unveils new MD

24 September 2020

One of the county's biggest legal firms has appointed a new managing director.

Decade since offshore turbines started turning

Decade since offshore turbines started turning

23 September 2020

It has been 10 years since Swedish energy company Vattenfall 'opened' it's 100 turbine offshore wind farm - at the time the biggest of its kind.

Pubs determined to survive despite new restrictions

Pubs determined to survive despite new restrictions

22 September 2020

Despite fears over a drop in trade, publicans remain determined to adapt to new restrictions on opening times and service.

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Labour leader joins fight for hundreds of docks jobs

Labour leader joins fight for hundreds of docks jobs

22 September 2020

Sir Keir Starmer is backing the fight to prevent the redevelopment of a port employing 800 people being included in the area's planning blueprint.

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High streets to benefit from share of £95m

High streets to benefit from share of £95m

21 September 2020

Government confirm two Kent towns are to receive funding to recover from Covid - although the cash first announced a year ago.

Firm's supersonic control deal

Firm's supersonic control deal

17 September 2020

A deal has been struck for a local firm to help develop a control system for a private jet capable of speeds of up to 1,000mph.

£24m development finally starts 17 years after first plans revealed

£24m development finally starts 17 years after first plans revealed

15 September 2020

Building work for a development almost two decades in the pipeline is finally under way and is promising to create almost 200 jobs.

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Unemployment hits 26-year-high

Unemployment hits 26-year-high

15 September 2020

The number of people claiming benefits in Kent has hit levels not seen since the mid-90s.

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Travel trimmings firm completes restructuring

Travel trimmings firm completes restructuring

14 September 2020

A market leader in travel extras has completed its restructuring at the cost of more than 300 jobs.

Turning Japanese: Kent's oysters and hops to get 'protection'

Turning Japanese: Kent's oysters and hops to get 'protection'

14 September 2020

The UK-Japan trade deal is set to extend special protection to a host of iconic Kent products.

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CEO scoops top IoD award

CEO scoops top IoD award

14 September 2020

The boss of a leading company has been recognised with success at a leading business awards.

Historic pub to become children's nursery

Historic pub to become children's nursery

10 September 2020

A former 14th century hostelry is being brought back to life by a childcare company.

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Call for more help for small firms

Call for more help for small firms

10 September 2020

A business organisation is calling on the government to provide further support for small firms as they look to get workers back in the office.

Why Japan can't get enough of our wine

Why Japan can't get enough of our wine

08 September 2020

The county's vineyards have seen a surge of interest from Japan as exports to Asia rocket.

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Self-employed urged to apply for Covid cash grants

Self-employed urged to apply for Covid cash grants

04 September 2020

The government's latest round of support allows the self-employed to access funding to allow them to survive the health crisis.

'Businesses like mine are falling through the cracks'

'Businesses like mine are falling through the cracks'

02 September 2020

The boss of a catering company says he has been "totally let down" after being rejected for financial support during the Covid crisis.

Small firms welcome return of schools

Small firms welcome return of schools

01 September 2020

Leading business organisation says return of schools is 'crucial' for many small businesses.

Care provider creates 1,500 jobs

Care provider creates 1,500 jobs

28 August 2020

A company which provides carers to look after the vulnerable in their own home is recruiting after a surge of interest since the health crisis.

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