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'From £6k to £50k - this is worse than lockdown'
06 September 2022Three Kent firms say their energy bills are set to soar by tens of thousands of pounds - and warn the impact will be worse than lockdown.
Worried traders told to cough up thousands in unpaid rents
29 August 2022Market traders are having “sleepless nights” over how they will pay the bills after being told to cough up thousands of pounds in backdated rent.
'The challenges cannot be overstated'
25 August 2022A leading business organisation has joined a call for immediate steps to help ease the burden of energy rises on firms.
Trade slump forces couple to close town centre shop
25 August 2022The couple behind one of Kent's biggest independent fashion retailers say they've been left with no choice but to move their business 100% online.
Remembering the department store in town for 150 years
21 August 2022It started life as a humble grocers and drapers shop before turning into a high street staple and incarnations as a Wetherspoon and dessert parlour.
Jobless figures fall - but most of us will still be worse off
16 August 2022As the county braces itself for the energy price cap increase in October, jobless figures in all but three districts continue to fall.
Town's huge Argos store will close next week
12 August 2022A standalone Argos store will close its doors for the final time next week as part of cost-cutting plans.
'Chaotic and disorganised roadworks' costing businesses thousands
11 August 2022A slew of roadworks is causing people 'grief' with complaints of delays, chaos and falling trade.
Long queues as supermarket opens fifth Kent branch
10 August 2022A well-known food store has opened up at a Kent retail park.
Family-run shop to close after more than 50 years
07 August 2022A Kent hardware store which has been serving customers for more than half a century has announced it will be shutting down.
Opening date revealed for Co-op's newest branch
01 August 2022A major supermarket chain is opening a new 3,000 sq ft store which will be run off 100% renewable electricity.
Budget goods fly off the shelves
29 July 2022A range of discounted cleaning products are proving a hit as our spending habits change due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Nursery sows seeds of further growth
15 July 2022A nursery says business has never been so good as it looks to expand yet further in the county.
'End of an era' as vintage clothing store to shut
10 July 2022A popular vintage clothing shop that has been a staple on the high street for 26 years is set to close.
Home Bargains to take over Aldi store
08 July 2022Aldi is 'fully committed' to open a flagship store when it closes a town centre branch, with Home Bargains lined up to move in when it vacates.
How horsebox gift turned into thriving business
05 July 2022What started as a treat for a family member has led to a nationwide business with bespoke trailers selling for up to £33,000.
Shop to unveil doubled in size outlet
05 July 2022A popular brand is to unveil its newly expanded store at a shopping centre today - doubling the space previously available.
Hundreds of jobs up for grabs at shopping centre
01 July 2022A major jobs fair takes place next week - with more than 40 employers seeking staff.
1,000-job rival docks plan revealed
30 June 2022Ambitious plans to keep a working docks in operation have been unveiled in parliament.
Business confidence drops
30 June 2022The latest business barometer has revealed a dip in confidence levels this month across the South East.
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