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Stack stood down after counter-terror operation
16 September 2020Operation Stack has been stood down more than 12 hours after it was instigated following a nation-wide counter-terror operation.
Call for more help for small firms
10 September 2020A business organisation is calling on the government to provide further support for small firms as they look to get workers back in the office.
Self-employed urged to apply for Covid cash grants
04 September 2020The government's latest round of support allows the self-employed to access funding to allow them to survive the health crisis.
'Axing local councils would save billions'
28 August 2020Kent councillors have reacted to a report that scrapping the county's local councils could lead o huge savings.
Care provider creates 1,500 jobs
28 August 2020A company which provides carers to look after the vulnerable in their own home is recruiting after a surge of interest since the health crisis.
Warning over virus safety in offices
27 August 2020Two leading academics say offices need to take extra care to prevent the spread of the virus as staff return after months working from home.
Campaign to revive £4bn tourism sector
27 August 2020A new marketing campaign is urging people to get out and about to explore Kent once again after the financially damaging lockdown.
Private hospital continues NHS support
26 August 2020A range of treatments are being offered to NHS patients at a private facility.
Call for 50%-off meal scheme to be extended
26 August 2020A leading business organisation says the government should extend the Eat Out to Help Out scheme through September.
Holiday park jobs up for grabs
20 August 2020A boom in staycations has seen one major holiday firm advertise 500 jobs across its popular parks.
Dashboard charts county's economic recovery after Covid
17 August 2020A 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
14 August 2020A financial expert says firms wanting to take advantage of business support loans should act now before schemes close over the coming months.
Last chance to grab a grant
31 July 2020Applications open today in the last round of grants to help firms struggling through the pandemic.
Council stands by £1m bus station facelift
30 July 2020A council has defended its decision to pay for upgrades to a rundown bus station despite not actually owning.
Leisure centre makeover plans approved
28 July 2020A town centre leisure complex is set for a revamp after councillors approved plans.
Bite-sized courses for life after lockdown
24 July 2020The county's inward investment agency has unveiled summer courses for business leaders to help them plot a route to success post-lockdown.
Council confirms leisure centre closure
17 July 2020A council vote has confirmed a leisure centre's year-long closure – despite a petition against it.
Scheme aims to make 'your hobby your job'
16 July 2020A free online school aims to teach you how to start up your own business - without racking up debts.
New recruits celebrated during parade with a difference
13 July 2020A passing out ceremony welcoming new officers to Kent Police has this year taken place with a few socially distanced changes.
Investment agency launches support scheme
13 July 2020The county's inward investment agency has launched a service to help firms bounce back after the ravages of the lockdown.
