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Aldi creating 175 jobs in Kent paying up to £63k
31 March 2022A supermarket giant is creating 175 jobs across Kent, with salaries of up to £63,000.
'I'm in no-man's land after bolt out of the blue sacking'
29 March 2022A 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.
P&O boss refuses to u-turn on sackings
29 March 2022The 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.
P&O cancellations enter 10th day
27 March 2022Ferry service cancellations by disgraced operator P&O have entered their 10th day with the company now having lost millions since sacking 800 staff.
Halifax bank set to close in Kent
23 March 2022The 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
23 March 2022The 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.
Plans to transform historic Citadel
19 March 2022Ambitious plans have been drawn up to overhaul part of an historic Citadel, with artisan businesses destined to move in.
'We desperately need jobs': Council backs London Resort
18 March 2022A council has backed proposals for a multi-billion pound theme park billed as Kent's answer to Disneyland, explaining it "desperately needs jobs".
Town's DWP office among dozens set to close
18 March 2022A local DWP office in Kent has been earmarked for permanent closure with staff facing relocation to other offices or retraining for new roles.
Bus firm boss fears drive-thru gridlock
17 March 2022Bus chiefs fear a new drive-thru restaurant in Canterbury will make traffic gridlock worse on a city road already blighted by congestion.
Major backer quits London Resort board
15 March 2022The 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.
Jobless figures rise for first time in a year
15 March 2022The 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'
15 March 2022The sudden closure of JC Rook and Sons sparked sadness across Kent, but are more independent butchers facing the chop?
Green light for post-Brexit border centre
10 March 2022A special order now allows the development of an inland HMRC border facility after changes of customs rules since Britain left the EU.
New owners found for closure-hit shopping centre
10 March 2022A 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.
IT boss hails support scheme
09 March 2022The 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
08 March 2022One 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
07 March 2022A new warehouse unit on a former power station redevelopment has been approved by council planners.
'Clubs create £12m for local economy'
07 March 2022Kent Cricket's CEO is to speak before delegates at a leading business event next month.
From body repair shop to dealing with the dead
06 March 2022A family who started out as mechanics have now taken the leap into a completely different industry – funeral directing.
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