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'Nobody wants a 700ft turbine in their backyard'

'Nobody wants a 700ft turbine in their backyard'

12 October 2020

A clean energy entrepreneur plans to harness energy from wind generated by vehicles on our roads - an alternative to huge solar parks and turbines.

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Broadband bursaries for start-ups

Broadband bursaries for start-ups

05 October 2020

A telecommunications giant is offering a special deal for start-ups and entrepreneurs as part of its support scheme.

SMEs face threat of 'funding vacuum'

SMEs face threat of 'funding vacuum'

02 October 2020

A debate among leading business figures paints a worrying picture for smaller firms as they attempt to recover from the impact of the pandemic.

Wine scientists toast £600,000 loan

Wine scientists toast £600,000 loan

01 October 2020

Winemakers in the county are to get a boost after a £600,000 loan was secured to boost productivity.

Summit returns for 2021 with online extravaganza

Summit returns for 2021 with online extravaganza

28 September 2020

One of the county's top networking events will be harnessing cutting-edge technology for 2021 to recreate the face-to-face experience.

Warning over Job Support Scheme

Warning over Job Support Scheme

28 September 2020

A business expert has warned of the hidden costs to employers of Rishi Sunak's new support package.

Dad gets green light for 'last hope' cancer treatment

Dad gets green light for 'last hope' cancer treatment

28 September 2020

A father who raised £100,000 for his "last hope" cancer treatment in Israel will fly out this week after getting the green light from doctors.

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Business welcomes Chancellor's 'furlough replacement'

Business welcomes Chancellor's 'furlough replacement'

24 September 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a string of support measures to help firms retain staff and survive the challenges posed by the pandemic.

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Decade since offshore turbines started turning

Decade since offshore turbines started turning

23 September 2020

It has been 10 years since Swedish energy company Vattenfall 'opened' it's 100 turbine offshore wind farm - at the time the biggest of its kind.

Top brass confirm departure from medical suppliers

Top brass confirm departure from medical suppliers

22 September 2020

Two men who have spearheaded the growth of a company specialising in medical technology, will step down this month.

Team bids for F1 world glory

Team bids for F1 world glory

21 September 2020

Budding engineers have received expert advice as they bid to win a leading school competition on the world stage.

Firm's supersonic control deal

Firm's supersonic control deal

17 September 2020

A deal has been struck for a local firm to help develop a control system for a private jet capable of speeds of up to 1,000mph.

CEO scoops top IoD award

CEO scoops top IoD award

14 September 2020

The boss of a leading company has been recognised with success at a leading business awards.

Call for more help for small firms

Call for more help for small firms

10 September 2020

A business organisation is calling on the government to provide further support for small firms as they look to get workers back in the office.

Ultra-fast broadband firm expands across border

Ultra-fast broadband firm expands across border

08 September 2020

A firm which specialises in providing fast internet access to rural areas is expanding outside of Kent's borders for the first time.

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Self-employed urged to apply for Covid cash grants

Self-employed urged to apply for Covid cash grants

04 September 2020

The government's latest round of support allows the self-employed to access funding to allow them to survive the health crisis.

Warning over virus safety in offices

Warning over virus safety in offices

27 August 2020

Two leading academics say offices need to take extra care to prevent the spread of the virus as staff return after months working from home.

Fruit-ruining stink bug 'could cost us millions'

Fruit-ruining stink bug 'could cost us millions'

25 August 2020

Scientists in the county are studying an invasive pest which could cause millions of pounds worth of damage to crops.

Dashboard charts county's economic recovery after Covid

Dashboard charts county's economic recovery after Covid

17 August 2020

A host of data has been combined to provide an insight into how Kent and Medway's economies are faring after the lockdown.

There's still time to claim Covid-19 business support loans

There's still time to claim Covid-19 business support loans

14 August 2020

A financial expert says firms wanting to take advantage of business support loans should act now before schemes close over the coming months.

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