Continued economic uncertainty is contributing to a rise in unemployment figures across Kent and Medway and a reduction in the number of vacancies.

Kent County Council says it could still become insolvent if it does not act to address a rising deficit that has plunged the authority into the red.

A star of hit BBC show Dragons' Den has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at a leading business event in the county in May.

Campaigners fear there could be a spike in fly-tipping across a district after plans to axe a commercial waste collection service were green-lit.

Villagers say they are worried about the future of their two post offices.

The creation of a giant Brexit border control site off the M20 is likely to cost taxpayers a staggering £70 million, it has emerged.

More than 700 staff will be hired as leadership of tackling crossings to UK shores – such as the Kent coast – returns to the Home Office.

There's less than a month until the county's traditional new year business curtain-raiser returns for its sixth annual outing.

The list of the fastest growing firms in Kent and Medway have been revealed this morning as the MegaGrowth 50 returns.

Organisers of a leading business event taking place in the new year have confirmed the line-up for its return in January.

The UK's biggest gym operator has confirmed its latest fitness centre will open in Kent later this month.

Plans for a 'healthy' drive-thru in Kent have been pulled at the last minute - with Burger King reportedly set to launch at the site in its place.

A riverside leisure centre which closed during the pandemic will re-open next week after a major investment by its new owners.

Takeaway delivery riders have spoken of the abuse and threats they receive on a daily basis, with one being knocked off his bike four times.

Two of the county's leading water companies have come bottom in a league table of those hitting performance targets.

Social enterprises are growing in popularity - and delivering real value to communities across Kent.

A business expert has warned Kent firms are particularly vulnerable to the impact of uncertainties "far greater than those created by the pandemic".

Business owners across Kent have been reacting to the government's announcement of a cap on energy costs for firms.

Just four districts in the county saw a drop in jobless figures for August ahead of what is set to be a challenging winter for employers.

A retirement home has changed hands for the first time in 35 years.