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Fury over plans for UK's joint biggest solar farm

Fury over plans for UK's joint biggest solar farm

06 October 2021

Residents are fighting plans to build what would be the UK’s joint largest solar farm on the outskirts of their village.

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Europe's biggest theme park will go ahead despite 'naysayers and doom-mongers'

Europe's biggest theme park will go ahead despite 'naysayers and doom-mongers'

05 October 2021

The man driving a £2.5bn theme park project says it will be built as he unveils first firms to be appointed to work on it.

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Park signs deal to boost start-ups

Park signs deal to boost start-ups

04 October 2021

A major science park in the county is taking further steps to help boost the sector with a new tie-up.

'Firms are entering a dangerous moment'

'Firms are entering a dangerous moment'

30 September 2021

A leading business organisation warns of an 'autumn storm' of challenges to the county's small firms.

Innovation centre joins science park network

Innovation centre joins science park network

30 September 2021

A soon-to-open business centre in the county hopes to benefit from joining a nationwide network of science parks.

Sustainable future tops summit agenda

Sustainable future tops summit agenda

23 September 2021

One of the county's leading business events will be back for a fifth year in January - with green issues on the agenda.

Is Kent ready to go contactless?

Is Kent ready to go contactless?

23 September 2021

What would happen if we did away with 'real' money? We investigate by taking a trip down one high street in the county.

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Ten of the best to get growth support

Ten of the best to get growth support

16 September 2021

A number of businesses in the life sciences sector are set to benefit from an eight-week programme designed to boost growth.

£30m research facility takes shape

£30m research facility takes shape

15 September 2021

An MP has praised progress on a major investment designed to help boost one of the nation's most essential sectors.

Jobless figures tumble across the county

Jobless figures tumble across the county

14 September 2021

There has been another drop in those claiming Universal Credit - but will the end of furlough bring back-to-back falls to an end?

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Jobs warning over net zero targets

Jobs warning over net zero targets

13 September 2021

Thousands of jobs in the region could be at risk unless the UK accelerates the pace of its transition to becoming carbon neutral, it has been warned.

Millions in grant money up for grabs

Millions in grant money up for grabs

07 September 2021

A key sector of the county's economy is now able to apply to land research and development funding worth up to £250,000.

Big step forward in Anglo-French power link

Big step forward in Anglo-French power link

06 September 2021

The first tests have been successfully carried out on a scheme to allow the sharing of electricity between France and the UK.

Sky internet down across Kent

Sky internet down across Kent

02 September 2021

Thousands of people across Kent have been unable to use their internet or make phone calls overnight.

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Confidence up, but concerns remain

Confidence up, but concerns remain

01 September 2021

The latest survey reveals firms are feeling increasingly confident for the future - but there are still hurdles to overcome.

Science firm signs major deal in China

Science firm signs major deal in China

26 August 2021

A firm in the county is hoping a deal struck with a Chinese firm could open the door to a potentially lucrative new market.

Jobless figures start to stabilise as vacancies soar

Jobless figures start to stabilise as vacancies soar

17 August 2021

The latest figures reveal those claiming benefits is down for July in the county - but it has risen slightly in some areas.

SMEs' confidence grows despite challenges

SMEs' confidence grows despite challenges

10 August 2021

Latest research reveals there is a growing optimism among SMEs for the year ahead despite recent turbulence.

'Don't miss out on apprentices support'

'Don't miss out on apprentices support'

09 August 2021

A leading business organisation has urged SMEs not to miss the deadline for a support scheme to help them hire apprentices.

'We're on a mission to make a difference'

'We're on a mission to make a difference'

23 July 2021

A series of monthly networking sessions start this month aimed at helping firms bounce back after the pandemic.

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