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Hospital secures new majority shareholder
14 October 2021The county's largest private hospital is set to benefit from a share of a £140m investment by its new majority shareholder.
Former Debenhams central to town revamp aims
13 October 2021A former Debenhams store is being eyed up as part of a council's town centre regeneration plans after being awarded government funding.
Jobless figures fall again - but will furlough have sting in its tail?
12 October 2021The number of people claiming benefits has fallen once again this month as firms warn of a recruitment crisis.
Union demands answers after train firm derailed
11 October 2021As Southeastern approaches the end of the line this weekend, a union is demanding its bosses are stripped of other rail franchises.
Bank secures £4m in investment
08 October 2021An ethical bank which lends to charities and social enterprises has a number of new shareholders after securing significant new investment.
Bank of England issues £20 and £50 note warning
01 October 2021The old-style £20 and £50 notes are being withdrawn and the Bank of England is telling people to spend any they have.
Law firms confirm merger deal
01 October 2021Two of the county's law firms have completed a merger today.
'Firms are entering a dangerous moment'
30 September 2021A leading business organisation warns of an 'autumn storm' of challenges to the county's small firms.
99 owners but the pets ain't one
27 September 2021A vets in the county has become the biggest practice in the world to become employee owned.
Sustainable future tops summit agenda
23 September 2021One of the county's leading business events will be back for a fifth year in January - with green issues on the agenda.
This is why your pint will soon be more expensive
23 September 2021On Tax Equality Day we look ahead at the changes being made to VAT and how it will affect you.
Bus giants eye merger
21 September 2021Two of the biggest names in bus and coach travel are locked in talks over a possible merger.
'Cash-flow crisis' warning as supply chain problems add up
21 September 2021Firms in the county are being urged to act now to prevent pinch points as margins are squeezed due to increased costs.
Pioneering CEO of wine producer steps down
17 September 2021One of the most influential figures in the English wine industry has stepped down after 20 years at the helm of a major winemaker.
Major travel agency in multi-million pound takeover
14 September 2021One of the county's best-known travel names has been taken over as it looks to bounce back after the pandemic.
Jobless figures tumble across the county
14 September 2021There has been another drop in those claiming Universal Credit - but will the end of furlough bring back-to-back falls to an end?
Schools trust sues former trustees over 'missing £2.8m'
10 September 2021The government is helping to fund a legal case to recover 'lost public funds' from the bosses of a trust which once ran a school in the county.
Confidence up, but concerns remain
01 September 2021The latest survey reveals firms are feeling increasingly confident for the future - but there are still hurdles to overcome.
Contactless spending limits to rise to £100
27 August 2021Shoppers will be able to buy more using contactless payments instead of chip and pin when limits rise to help the economy recover from the pandemic.
IoD puts its faith in top team
19 August 2021A leading business organisation has appointed its latest ambassador for the county.
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