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Jobless totals rising as firms put hiring on pause

Jobless totals rising as firms put hiring on pause

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

Owner surprises herself by launching town's first bubble tea shop

Owner surprises herself by launching town's first bubble tea shop

A bubble tea shop owner says she's amazed herself by setting up a first store as she never expected to be bringing the craze to the town.

Train driver's benefits axed after 30 years because of his age

Train driver's benefits axed after 30 years because of his age

A Eurotunnel train driver says he has suffered legal aged discrimination by losing work benefits because he has reached retirement age.

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Dragons' Den star to attend major event

Dragons' Den star to attend major event

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.

Saga confirms new hub locations

Saga confirms new hub locations

Travel and insurance giant Saga has confirmed the locations of two new offices after shutting its huge main headquarters as more staff work from home.

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Jobless figures in county rise ahead of Budget

Jobless figures in county rise ahead of Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to unveil ways to get more people back in work at the Budget this week as figures reveal an increase across Kent.

Chamber CEO announces retirement

Chamber CEO announces retirement

A popular and well-known face of Kent business has confirmed she is stepping down.

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Cineworld cinemas still 'at risk' of closing as buyer not found

Cineworld cinemas still 'at risk' of closing as buyer not found

A number of multiplex cinemas are at risk of closure as a new buyer has yet to be confirmed for struggling Cineworld.

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Disgust as dozens of businesses ordered to leave town centre offices

Disgust as dozens of businesses ordered to leave town centre offices

Business owners say they are disgusted at council bosses giving them just a month to clear their desks and leave a shared office space.

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