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Jobless totals rising as firms put hiring on pause

Jobless totals rising as firms put hiring on pause

18 April 2023

Continued economic uncertainty is contributing to a rise in unemployment figures across Kent and Medway and a reduction in the number of vacancies.

Dragons' Den star to attend major event

Dragons' Den star to attend major event

23 March 2023

A star of hit BBC show Dragons' Den has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at a leading business event in the county in May.

Incredible moment asteroid turns into fireball off Kent coast

Incredible moment asteroid turns into fireball off Kent coast

13 February 2023

Stargazers have been left in awe after spotting a huge fireball over the English Channel from an asteroid hurtling towards Earth.

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'Don't replace your tech, let us help you fix it'

'Don't replace your tech, let us help you fix it'

07 February 2023

A young engineer has been tipped as a potential 'next James Dyson' after scooping a national award for her technology repair start-up.

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Countdown begins for business summit

Countdown begins for business summit

19 December 2022

There's less than a month until the county's traditional new year business curtain-raiser returns for its sixth annual outing.

MegaGrowth 50: Kent's fastest growing firms revealed

MegaGrowth 50: Kent's fastest growing firms revealed

22 November 2022

The list of the fastest growing firms in Kent and Medway have been revealed this morning as the MegaGrowth 50 returns.

Summit confirms line-up for 2023 event

Summit confirms line-up for 2023 event

21 November 2022

Organisers of a leading business event taking place in the new year have confirmed the line-up for its return in January.

£80m deal secured for fighter jets

£80m deal secured for fighter jets

08 November 2022

A five-year deal has been secured by a Kent firm to provide key services to the latest breed of fighter jets.

The part of Kent which has seen a 46% house price hike

The part of Kent which has seen a 46% house price hike

08 November 2022

A new report has revealed the area of the county which has seen a staggering leap in house prices.

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'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

21 September 2022

Business owners across Kent have been reacting to the government's announcement of a cap on energy costs for firms.

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Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

14 September 2022

Just four districts in the county saw a drop in jobless figures for August ahead of what is set to be a challenging winter for employers.

'The challenges cannot be overstated'

'The challenges cannot be overstated'

25 August 2022

A leading business organisation has joined a call for immediate steps to help ease the burden of energy rises on firms.

Jobless figures fall - but most of us will still be worse off

Jobless figures fall - but most of us will still be worse off

16 August 2022

As the county braces itself for the energy price cap increase in October, jobless figures in all but three districts continue to fall.

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Couple quit jobs to launch ultimate gaming truck

Couple quit jobs to launch ultimate gaming truck

19 July 2022

A couple who left their jobs after lockdown have created a state-of-the-art gaming truck for birthday parties and events.

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Plum set to taste success

Plum set to taste success

15 July 2022

A fruit produced in the county has been unveiled after years of testing - following on from success with strawberries and raspberries.

Lab scheme to help fuel growth

Lab scheme to help fuel growth

04 July 2022

A scheme backed by a major bank, is coming to a science park in the county to help encourage collaboration for mutual growth.

Business confidence drops

Business confidence drops

30 June 2022

The latest business barometer has revealed a dip in confidence levels this month across the South East.

European producers to get tour of key sites

European producers to get tour of key sites

27 June 2022

Fruit and wine producers from Europe will be given a special tour of Kent's leading agri-tech sites next month.

Amazon opens first Fresh store outside London

Amazon opens first Fresh store outside London

22 June 2022

A new grocery store opens today where you enter, take what you want and just walk out - no scanning of items, tills or queues required.

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Jobless figures drop - but inflation outstrips wage hikes

Jobless figures drop - but inflation outstrips wage hikes

14 June 2022

Unemployment figures dropped in all but two of the county's districts, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.

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