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Why the inflation rate rise will impact you

Why the inflation rate rise will impact you

17 November 2021

Inflation has hit a 10-year high. But just what exactly is it, how can it be controlled, and how does it impact on you?

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Nominate your top apprentices now

Nominate your top apprentices now

17 November 2021

Nominations are now open for a leading awards event in the county celebrating the achievements of apprentices.

Summit confirms headline sponsors

Summit confirms headline sponsors

16 November 2021

One of the county's leading business events returns in January - with sustainability top of the agenda.

Funding boost for food and drink sector

Funding boost for food and drink sector

16 November 2021

Three 'landmark projects' in the county's food and drink sector secure a chunk of government funding.

SMEs to get help to go net zero

SMEs to get help to go net zero

10 November 2021

More than £500,000 has been secured to help firms in the county reduce their carbon footprint.

Work to transform old M&S site begins

Work to transform old M&S site begins

05 November 2021

A project to breathe new life into a long-empty high street store has begun this week following a £750k cash boost.

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Warning firms face 'harsh winter'

Warning firms face 'harsh winter'

05 November 2021

A leading business organisation is calling on the Chancellor for more support to prevent firms from struggling this winter.

Summit reveals more speakers for top event

Summit reveals more speakers for top event

03 November 2021

Organisers of one of the first major business events of the new year have unveiled a host of speakers it has added to its line-up.

SMEs get chance to share £8m funding pot

SMEs get chance to share £8m funding pot

01 November 2021

Firms across Kent and Medway can now apply for loans of between £100,000 and £500,000 to help fuel the county's economic recovery.

Laser machine set to pull in £1m

Laser machine set to pull in £1m

01 November 2021

A specialist firm which helped build the Large Hadron Collider has splashed out on new technology to help it meet fast-growing demand.

'70ft mast will spoil cathedral views'

'70ft mast will spoil cathedral views'

27 October 2021

A towering 5G mast standing almost 70ft tall would inflict 'permanent damage' if erected on a major city road, residents fear.

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UK's biggest solar farm renamed Project Fortress in takeover

UK's biggest solar farm renamed Project Fortress in takeover

24 October 2021

New owners have taken over management of a 900-acre solar farm planned for the Kent countryside as they prepare to start construction work.

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KEiBA 2021: All the winners revealed

KEiBA 2021: All the winners revealed

21 October 2021

The Kent Excellence in Business Awards are back for 2021 - find out who lifted the prestigious trophies here.

Is it time to make the move to an all-electric car?

Is it time to make the move to an all-electric car?

19 October 2021

We take a look at the pros and cons of making the move – and ask if the infrastructure is there to support a surge in sales?

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Covid support helpline to continue

Covid support helpline to continue

15 October 2021

After nearly 20,000 calls, a helpline to help firms get through the pandemic is to continue.

Tenants flock to science park

Tenants flock to science park

15 October 2021

Bosses at one major business complex say they expect 45 new tenants to have signed up by the end of the year.

Hospital secures new majority shareholder

Hospital secures new majority shareholder

14 October 2021

The county's largest private hospital is set to benefit from a share of a £140m investment by its new majority shareholder.

Jobless figures fall again - but will furlough have sting in its tail?

Jobless figures fall again - but will furlough have sting in its tail?

12 October 2021

The number of people claiming benefits has fallen once again this month as firms warn of a recruitment crisis.

Colleges and chamber unite to secure £5.6m

Colleges and chamber unite to secure £5.6m

06 October 2021

Newly secured funding will be invested in ensuring Kent's colleges are delivering courses which fit the skills needs of local employers.

Road repair firm signs major deal with Greek government

Road repair firm signs major deal with Greek government

06 October 2021

A company which specialises in a more environmentally-friendly approach to road repairs has clinched a key deal.

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