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Agent named 'best employer'

Agent named 'best employer'

02 December 2021

A leading estate agent in the county has scooped a major national award.

Hotel's app deal to boost remote workers

Hotel's app deal to boost remote workers

02 December 2021

A hotel in the county has signed up with a new app to help swell the number of remote workers using its facilities.

Accountants acquire division from rival

Accountants acquire division from rival

01 December 2021

An accountancy firm has today confirmed the takeover of the small business division of a rival Kent firm.

Logistics giant moves into development

Logistics giant moves into development

29 November 2021

One of the world's biggest logistics firms is set to have the keys to a new distribution hub delivered to it after striking a deal.

Firm with unlimited holidays scoops top awards

Firm with unlimited holidays scoops top awards

29 November 2021

A company which offers its staff a host of benefits has won two major awards at a national event.

Historic village pub has new boss

Historic village pub has new boss

26 November 2021

One of the most historic pubs in Kent - dating back 700 years - has got a new licensee.

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Female entrepreneurs to get dedicated support

Female entrepreneurs to get dedicated support

22 November 2021

A scheme has been launched to help unlock £250bn of potential from female entrepreneurs.

'Fifth of firms cannot afford to pay back Covid loans'

'Fifth of firms cannot afford to pay back Covid loans'

19 November 2021

A survey of business owners has revealed many are unable to afford to pay back government-backed Covid loans.

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Boss hired to head up £3.5m logistics hub

Boss hired to head up £3.5m logistics hub

19 November 2021

A logistics firm has named the site manager for its new 100,000sq ft logistics hub which is due to open soon.

Garden city's centre plan revealed

Garden city's centre plan revealed

18 November 2021

The first images of how a new city centre with thousands of homes, restaurants, health and workspace facilities could look have been revealed.

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Women now working for free because of rising gender pay gap

Women now working for free because of rising gender pay gap

18 November 2021

From today women will stop earning relative to men, say campaigners, and will effectively work the rest of the year for free.

121 more homes approved at garden city

121 more homes approved at garden city

17 November 2021

A developer has been given planning approval to build 121 more homes at Kent's garden city.

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New Jobcentre opens in former Currys

New Jobcentre opens in former Currys

17 November 2021

A new Jobcentre has opened in a prime unit previously home to Currys, and more recently earmarked to become a late-night bar.

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Why the inflation rate rise will impact you

Why the inflation rate rise will impact you

17 November 2021

Inflation has hit a 10-year high. But just what exactly is it, how can it be controlled, and how does it impact on you?

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Nominate your top apprentices now

Nominate your top apprentices now

17 November 2021

Nominations are now open for a leading awards event in the county celebrating the achievements of apprentices.

Ninja Warrior UK announces opening date

Ninja Warrior UK announces opening date

16 November 2021

The first Kent activity centre based on the hit ITV show will be launched by presenter Chris Kamara.

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Hunt is on to find prison officers

Hunt is on to find prison officers

16 November 2021

Would you work in prison for £27,851? Three Kent jails have launched a recruitment drive for people to train as prison officers.

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Opening date set for new Taco Bell

Opening date set for new Taco Bell

16 November 2021

A new branch of the Mexican-inspired fast food chain Taco Bell is set to open at a retail park after opening its first branch in Kent two years ago.

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Jobless figures fall despite end of furlough

Jobless figures fall despite end of furlough

16 November 2021

Only one district in the county saw a rise in claimants despite the latest figures reflecting the first since the furlough scheme ended.

'Levelling up money not levelling up towns'

'Levelling up money not levelling up towns'

15 November 2021

Millions of pounds invested in projects in a town led critics to claim it ignored other areas but it has emerged a bid for government cash failed.

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