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Brewery says it's 'business as usual' ahead of potential sale
05 October 2022A brewery which has seen Brexit obliterate the bulk of its export sales, says it continues to trade as normal ahead of a likely sale.
Major fruit producer sold to multinational
04 October 2022A Kent firm which has become the UK's largest fruit processor has been sold in a multi-million pound deal.
Barber says cryptocurrency is the future
03 October 2022A rapper and barber has started accepting cryptocurrency and believes it is the future of the beauty industry.
Council chief defends 'investment zones' plan for Kent
02 October 2022The county council leader says it would have been "extraordinary" not to put Kent forward for a government scheme to liberalise planning regulations.
How will interest rates affect homeowners and renters in Kent?
29 September 2022We explain the key issues around the current interest rate rises, why they are happening and what it means for just how much you'll pay each month.
Brewery back in profit after ravages of Covid
28 September 2022Shepherd Neame is back in profit - but while it hopes to have turned the corner on Covid, it warns of 'significant headwinds' it faces.
Kent homeowners urged to act now to avoid 'scary' mortgage payments
28 September 2022Homeowners are being urged to act now to prevent their monthly mortgage costs rocketing ahead of more predicted increases in interest rates.
'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'
21 September 2022Business owners across Kent have been reacting to the government's announcement of a cap on energy costs for firms.
Jobless figures in Kent start to rise
14 September 2022Just 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.
Jobless figures fall - but most of us will still be worse off
16 August 2022As the county braces itself for the energy price cap increase in October, jobless figures in all but three districts continue to fall.
Construction firm collapses
27 July 2022A family-owned construction firm has been declared insolvent with the loss of more than 50 jobs.
Three Lloyds branches in Kent to close
26 July 2022One of the UK's largest banking groups has announced it will be closing 66 stores, including three in Kent, as footfall has fallen by 60%.
Cross-Channel route back on track
21 July 2022After a damaging last two years due to the pandemic, revenues are soaring again for Eurotunnel - operators of the Channel Tunnel.
Event to help boost international trade
04 July 2022Business advisors are hosting a free event next week aimed at those in the county involved in import and export.
All change at top of housebuilding giant
30 June 2022A private equity company has acquired a majority stake in one of the county's fastest growing housebuilding groups.
Pub firm 'encouraged' by demand
30 June 2022A leading pub operator in the county says sales are up compared to last year - but admit they still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.
Business confidence drops
30 June 2022The latest business barometer has revealed a dip in confidence levels this month across the South East.
The Open drives £19.4m into county's coffers
27 June 2022The economic benefit of staging golf's capacity-reduced The Open in Kent last year have been revealed in an independent report.
Workshop to tackle rising costs due to inflation
21 June 2022A free event takes place this week to help firms navigate the minefield of soaring inflation.
Long-running family-run laundry firm is sold
21 June 2022A firm which has operated from the same site since 1928 has been sold after its managing director retired.
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