Many small firms are still unaware there is funding - which does not have to be paid back - available to help them through the crisis.

Aldi has revealed the opening date for a new store in a retail park in the county.

A business advisor says staff shortages at Companies House is having an impact on firms forced into closure during the pandemic.

Eager customers queued outside a garden nursery as it reopened for the first time since lockdown.

Organisers of a graduation ceremony for those completing apprenticeships have been forced to change plans due to the pandemic.

Here's everything you need to know about the furlough extension as Kent reacts to the announcement.

The farm which normally supplies tennis fans their Wimbledon strawberries is now serving up their crop to suppliers.

Products stocked at supermarkets across Kent have been recalled over safety concerns.

An employment lawyer says workplaces will have to make significant adjustments as a gradual return to work was signalled by the PM.

A new survey reveals the majority of small and medium firms in the county are running out of cash due to the lockdown.

Popular American burger chain Five Guys has reopened some of its Kent branches.

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

SMEs can today apply to take advantage of 100% government backed loans to help survive during the crisis.

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

Shoppers at Tesco could be asked to queue in their cars instead of lining up outside if the weather is cold or wet.

Chamber of trade groups have agreed the chances of former M&S stores now being filled are 'minimal'.

A Kent company which has just 18 staff has been recognised with a Queen's Award for its products, which are the first of their kind in the UK.

Shoppers are being asked to check their cupboards for items which have been recalled.

A Kent web developer has launched a new app to help shoppers view and share information about supermarket queues and stocks.

Fashion retailers Oasis and Warehouse have collapsed into administration, putting 2,300 jobs at risk.