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Dole queues down by 1,000
17 September 2014The number of people on Jobseeker's Allowance in Kent fell by more than 1,000 for the fifth time in six months, according to figures released today.
Hundreds of jobs at risk as Phones 4U plunged into administration
15 September 2014Kent's Phones 4U stores have been closed as the firm is plunged into administration, leaving hundreds of county jobs under threat.
Job fair offers local vacancies
09 September 2014People in Kent who are searching for work can seek advice and information at a job fair being held next week.
Workforce set to double in massive outlet centre expansion
03 September 2014Almost 1,000 jobs are set to be created under expansion plans for the Ashford Designer Outlet revealed today.
New pub’s bosses pleased with its early performance
29 August 2014Islanders have been drinking almost 400 pints of lager a day at the new Wetherspoon pub.
Shepway bucks downward jobless trend
15 August 2014The only district in Kent to see a rise in the number of residents joining the dole queue was Shepway.
Asda bid unveiled
15 August 2014It’s been revealed that supermarket giant Asda has plans to open a food store in the county – and with it the promise of dozens of jobs.
Hundreds leave dole queues
13 August 2014The number of unemployed people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance fell for the fifth consecutive month across the county.
Loan leads to £200k web provider bid
04 August 2014A communications firm is launching a project to become an internet service provider after receiving an interest free loan, creating eight jobs.
Packaging firm opens new office
31 July 2014A container supplier has set up a new branch in the county, creating three jobs.
New jobs as firm launches events-clash diary
29 July 2014A digital company is set to create 46 jobs after unveiling a new online diary system designed to help organisers avoid date clashes.
New reduction in jobseeker numbers
23 July 2014Latest figures reveal another fall in the amount of people looking for work in Swale.
Cost of KCC redundancy payouts revealed as £6.7m
21 July 2014Kent County Council spent £6.7million on redundancy payouts and exit packages in two years, it has been revealed.
Highest drop in dole queues since recession
16 July 2014The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in Kent has fallen by its highest level since before the global economic crash.
MP welcomes jobs boost
16 July 2014The number of people in employment in South Thanet has risen for the third consecutive month.
'My dog ate my benefit form...'
15 July 2014With the deadline for tax credit claims looming, some of the daftest reasons people have given for failing to renew have been revealed.
New restaurant brings jobs to town
14 July 2014A new thai restaurant set to open will bring more than 20 jobs to the area.
In line to get bigger and better
08 July 2014A broadband and phones provider aims to take on 250 more staff after gaining more than 3,000 business clients since launching just over a year ago.
Jobcentre protest takes place in Whitstable
04 July 2014Anti-cuts campaigners demonstrated today to claim it is unfair for jobseekers in Whitstable to travel to Herne Bay to receive benefits.
New jobs at pharmaceutical firm
03 July 2014A medical manufacturer is looking to take on 40 skilled workers as it aims to take advantage of its newly expanded facilities.
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