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£393m a day cost of lockdown

£393m a day cost of lockdown

05 May 2020

The high cost of the lockdown on the South East economy has been revealed in a new report published today.

McDonald's confirms 15 branches to reopen

McDonald's confirms 15 branches to reopen

01 May 2020

Fast food giant reveals phased reopening will begin soon - but there will be restrictions in place and only a limited menu available.

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Bakery giant pulls plans to re-open stores

Bakery giant pulls plans to re-open stores

01 May 2020

Hopes of getting your hands on a Greggs sausage roll in Kent have been dealt a blow - for now at least.

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TUC calls for key worker wage hike

TUC calls for key worker wage hike

01 May 2020

Unions' federation calls for fairer pay after report reveals hundreds of thousands or key workers in South East earn less than £10 an hour.

New union calls for prisoners to be tested for coronavirus

New union calls for prisoners to be tested for coronavirus

30 April 2020

A new union for prison officers launched in Kent is demanding all inmates be tested for Covid-19 before they are moved between jails.

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Recruitment drive: Your community needs you

Recruitment drive: Your community needs you

22 April 2020

Sponsored editorial: KCC needs social care professionals to help the fight against coronavirus

'Unemployment will likely rise after furlough'

'Unemployment will likely rise after furlough'

21 April 2020

While the county's rise in unemployment has slowed this month one expert has warned it will likely shoot up after the furlough scheme ends.

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First look at ambitious town centre regeneration plan

First look at ambitious town centre regeneration plan

06 April 2020

New images reveal the ambitious plans for a cinema, shops, hotel and homes in one Kent town centre

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How are farms adapting to coronavirus?

How are farms adapting to coronavirus?

02 April 2020

Farms of all sizes are adapting to a new way of life to help keep them in business and families fed.

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Jobs created amid economic turmoil

Jobs created amid economic turmoil

01 April 2020

While some people have seen work dry up there are also new roles being created to meet the shifting demand caused by the virus outbreak.

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Major retailer on the brink of going into administration

Major retailer on the brink of going into administration

27 March 2020

The forced closure of shops due to coronavirus could spell the end for a retailer with stores across the county.

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Kent's Chiquitos face permanent closure

Kent's Chiquitos face permanent closure

27 March 2020

The company behind a Mexican restaurant chain will be permanently closing the vast majority of its stores due to coronavirus.

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Your guide to the self-employed coronavirus relief scheme

Your guide to the self-employed coronavirus relief scheme

27 March 2020

Not sure if you are eligible for the self-employed relief announced this week? Then check our guide.

FSB welcomes self-employed package

FSB welcomes self-employed package

27 March 2020

The Federation of Small Businesses say the Chancellor's package of measures for the self-employed is to be welcomed.

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Be aware of the perils of Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme

Be aware of the perils of Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme

26 March 2020

A leading expert is warning firms in Kent to be alert to the implications of taking out one of the government-supported loans during the crisis.

Brewery tells 85% of its staff to step down

Brewery tells 85% of its staff to step down

26 March 2020

Kent's biggest brewer will put 1,300 staff on 'furlough' after all pubs were forced to shut due to coronavirus crisis.

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Independent shops offered free online sale platform to cope with crisis

Independent shops offered free online sale platform to cope with crisis

26 March 2020

A website specialist is offering a 'no strings' service to allow smaller shops to keep trading during the lockdown.

Firms' guide to coronavirus business relief on offer

Firms' guide to coronavirus business relief on offer

24 March 2020

The government has pledged billions of pounds to support the economy - find out what's available and how firms can access them.

KEiBA 2020 is latest victim of outbreak

KEiBA 2020 is latest victim of outbreak

23 March 2020

Organisers of the county's most prestigious business awards make 'difficult' decision for this year's event.

Business Vision Live is postponed until 2021

Business Vision Live is postponed until 2021

23 March 2020

The county's leading business event has confirmed it will not now take place this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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