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Are house prices now cooling off?
06 August 2014Concerns the UK property market may be at risk of overheating prompted the Bank of England governor to announce measures to limit 'risky mortgages''
A splash of inspiration
05 August 2014How an IoD breakfast at the Kent County Show left the Kent branch chairman grabbing her camera phone for a selfie...
County town must stop saying ‘no’ to everything
04 August 2014Why the county town of Kent must stopping say 'no' to new opportunities which will eventually go elsewhere.
Worries of backdating holiday pay
01 August 2014Businesses may not be able to put their feet up when it comes to calculating holiday pay after a recent European Court of Justice ruling
High interest level in Banks
31 July 2014At this year's Kent B2B exhibition the keynote speaker certainlyheld everyone's interest... almost like young girls at a certain boy band's concert...
IT security is crucial to small businesses
15 July 2014There are thousands out there who have little or no idea about what they should do when it comes to computer security and it could cost us all dear
Sunshine, castles and alpacas - business as usual!
14 July 2014Happy farmers, beautiful castles and family-based businesses - it's been a busy time for the chairman of the Institute of Directors' Kent branch
Failing to meet need for houses
11 July 2014From businesses to charities, and from Whitstable to Westminster, there is a clear consensus that we need to be building more homes
Once bitten, twice the belief
10 July 2014Despite the hope and belief for England's chances at the World Cup, a bit of positive thinking could take us a long way - may be even help the economy
Energising the debate on power
18 June 2014Power is the lifeblood of any Kent business, so what happens when the utility provider fails to deliver?
How IoD role was on track for danger
17 June 2014The chairman of the IoD Kent Branch was hoping to share ideas during the quarterly South Region meeting but a gunman put paid to that...
Diversity in the workforce is essential
16 June 2014The number of women on the boards of both FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies has increased but few are in key executive positions.
Seize the chance for change
13 June 2014What does it mean for Kent businesses now UKIP have received the majority in the European parliament seats?
Let down and appalled over airport handling
12 June 2014The attitude of Manston airport's owners and advisers has achieved what the Luftwaffe failed to do by downing the airfield.
Shock and store: shoppers vent fury and sadness at M&S closure plan
02 June 2014"A disgrace, ridiculous and so sad" - this was the reaction to the news that Marks and Spencer intends to leave Gravesend after 101 years.
Honesty is in all of our interests
10 May 2014For the figures to add up to good times for businesses, the economy needs to grow and keep growing.
Member perks not restricted to work
09 May 2014Free use of airport executive lounges is just one of the perks of being an Institute of Directors member.
Financial jams slow recovery
08 May 201450 super-rich firms have a £600bn cash pile and hoarding such a huge sum could stall global recovery. So where does this leave the small businesses?
Keep investing in key assets
07 May 2014When it comes to selling Kent the key phrase is 'well connected'.
A flourish of limbs as well as of lambs
11 April 2014With spring finally sprung, the Institute of Directors Kent branch looks at new beginnings...
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Terrorists who planned to bomb Bluewater are freed from prison
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‘A pub, diner or restaurant? Either way, the carpets were minging’
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‘Big dog’ brings motorway traffic to a halt
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Large chunk of M20 shut due to ‘police incident’
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‘This rat-run bridge isn’t wide enough - someone will be killed soon’
