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Aldi creating 175 jobs in Kent paying up to £63k

Aldi creating 175 jobs in Kent paying up to £63k

31 March 2022

A supermarket giant is creating 175 jobs across Kent, with salaries of up to £63,000.

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'I'm in no-man's land after bolt out of the blue sacking'

'I'm in no-man's land after bolt out of the blue sacking'

29 March 2022

A sacked P&O worker who was nearing his 30th year with the firm has described the devastating impact it's had on him and his colleagues.

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P&O boss refuses to u-turn on sackings

P&O boss refuses to u-turn on sackings

29 March 2022

The P&O boss who told government he'd broken the law and would "do it all again" has refused to u-turn on the firm's shock sacking of 800 staff.

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P&O cancellations enter 10th day

P&O cancellations enter 10th day

27 March 2022

Ferry service cancellations by disgraced operator P&O have entered their 10th day with the company now having lost millions since sacking 800 staff.

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Halifax bank set to close in Kent

Halifax bank set to close in Kent

23 March 2022

The Lloyds Banking Group has axed 60 branches across the UK due to rise in people using online services, and one in Kent will close.

Government urged to consider 'freeport' bid by Port of Dover

Government urged to consider 'freeport' bid by Port of Dover

23 March 2022

The government has been pressed to reconsider a bid for the Port of Dover to become a freeport after news P&O is making 800 employees redundant.

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Plans to transform historic Citadel

Plans to transform historic Citadel

19 March 2022

Ambitious plans have been drawn up to overhaul part of an historic Citadel, with artisan businesses destined to move in.

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'We desperately need jobs': Council backs London Resort

'We desperately need jobs': Council backs London Resort

18 March 2022

A council has backed proposals for a multi-billion pound theme park billed as Kent's answer to Disneyland, explaining it "desperately needs jobs".

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Town's DWP office among dozens set to close

Town's DWP office among dozens set to close

18 March 2022

A local DWP office in Kent has been earmarked for permanent closure with staff facing relocation to other offices or retraining for new roles.

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Bus firm boss fears drive-thru gridlock

Bus firm boss fears drive-thru gridlock

17 March 2022

Bus chiefs fear a new drive-thru restaurant in Canterbury will make traffic gridlock worse on a city road already blighted by congestion.

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Major backer quits London Resort board

Major backer quits London Resort board

15 March 2022

The firm behind the £2.5bn London Resort has shaken up its board with a long term backer leaving and a former British ambassador joining its ranks.

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Jobless figures rise for first time in a year

Jobless figures rise for first time in a year

15 March 2022

The number of people claiming benefits rose in February for the first time in a year - but optimism for the jobs market remains strong.

'Customers through doors the only way to stay alive'

'Customers through doors the only way to stay alive'

15 March 2022

The sudden closure of JC Rook and Sons sparked sadness across Kent, but are more independent butchers facing the chop?

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Green light for post-Brexit border centre

Green light for post-Brexit border centre

10 March 2022

A special order now allows the development of an inland HMRC border facility after changes of customs rules since Britain left the EU.

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New owners found for closure-hit shopping centre

New owners found for closure-hit shopping centre

10 March 2022

A shopping centre which is to lose both H&M and Next has been taken over by new owners who say they are considering a number of options for the site.

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IT boss hails support scheme

IT boss hails support scheme

09 March 2022

The CEO of an IT firm says more firms should look to take advantage of government employment schemes to help youngsters get on the career ladder.

FSB appoints new chair

FSB appoints new chair

08 March 2022

One of the county's leading business organisations has a new regional chair - taking on the role from a Kent businessman.

Warehouse next to Amazon and IKEA units approved

Warehouse next to Amazon and IKEA units approved

07 March 2022

A new warehouse unit on a former power station redevelopment has been approved by council planners.

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'Clubs create £12m for local economy'

'Clubs create £12m for local economy'

07 March 2022

Kent Cricket's CEO is to speak before delegates at a leading business event next month.

From body repair shop to dealing with the dead

From body repair shop to dealing with the dead

06 March 2022

A family who started out as mechanics have now taken the leap into a completely different industry – funeral directing.

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