A number of leading figures from the county will be taking part in the London and South East Economic Summit, taking place, for free, online this month.

The event is open to business owners across the county to discuss how the region's economy has performed over the past quarter.

Among those on the panels will be Craig Mackinlay, MP for South Thanet; Tudor Price, deputy chief executive of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce; and Laura Bounds, owner of Kent Crisps.

The event, which will also feature a speaker from the Bank of England, has been organised by chartered accountancy body ICAEW with the results of its Business Confidence Monitor being key to the discussion.

Harpreet Panesar, ICAEW regional director for London and the South East, said: “Everyone is welcome to attend this event, which will reflect on the impact of the pandemic and how business leaders can drive a sustainable recovery across the South East.”

It takes place from 8.30am to 10am on Monday, May 24. To register click here.

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