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'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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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.

Long-running family-run laundry firm is sold

Long-running family-run laundry firm is sold

21 June 2022

A firm which has operated from the same site since 1928 has been sold after its managing director retired.

Livery business set in 58 acres up for sale

Livery business set in 58 acres up for sale

20 June 2022

Ever wanted your own rural home complete with equestrian business? Then a 58-acre site could be yours...if you have deep pockets.

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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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Confidence rising despite challenges

Confidence rising despite challenges

23 May 2022

The latest results of a business confidence survey reveals encouraging signs, despite growing economic concerns.

Looming recession 'could kill off local businesses'

Looming recession 'could kill off local businesses'

18 May 2022

Soaring inflation could usher in a recession later this year - and the fear many firms may not survive it, warns a Kent business expert.

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Deadline looms for Medway awards

Deadline looms for Medway awards

17 May 2022

A leading business event for Medway is urging firms to enter now as the clock ticks down to the deadline for entries.

'We need emergency budget now'

'We need emergency budget now'

09 May 2022

A leading business organisation in the county has joined a call for the Chancellor to hold an emergency budget to ease the cost of living crisis.

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Firms to hike prices due to increasing costs

Firms to hike prices due to increasing costs

03 May 2022

It won't come as a surprise to many, but the majority of Kent firms polled recently said increased costs would be passed onto their customers.

Bosses urged to 'sleep under stars' for charity

Bosses urged to 'sleep under stars' for charity

28 April 2022

Business leaders in the county are being urged to sign-up to a charity event next month designed to raise money and awareness for homeless charities.

MegaGrowth 50 bounces back for 2022

MegaGrowth 50 bounces back for 2022

27 April 2022

A list of the fastest growing companies in the county is making a return for its 19th outing.

Major event's £25m expectations

Major event's £25m expectations

27 April 2022

After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the largest regional business event returns to the county in May.

Hundreds set for summit's return

Hundreds set for summit's return

21 April 2022

One of the county's top networking events returns for its fifth annual outing next week - with 300 delegates expected.

Survey reveals majority fear inflationary squeeze

Survey reveals majority fear inflationary squeeze

06 April 2022

A poll of SMEs has revealed many remain anxious at rising costs - while just 4% say Brexit has had a positive impact on them.

Salaries of top KCC officers tops £200k

Salaries of top KCC officers tops £200k

06 April 2022

A trio of Kent County Council’s senior officers were paid more than £200,000 last year, a survey of local government pay has revealed.

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Cost of a stamp is latest price hike in 'awful April'

Cost of a stamp is latest price hike in 'awful April'

03 April 2022

The price of first and second class stamps is going up today, as the list of items increasing in cost this month keeps on rising.

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Details of KCC's plans to offload parts of HQ revealed

Details of KCC's plans to offload parts of HQ revealed

29 March 2022

Kent County Council has revealed details of its controversial plans to offload parts of its iconic headquarters, with one building set for demolition.

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Summit talks net zero funding

Summit talks net zero funding

29 March 2022

A key debate at a leading business event next month will focus on how firms can access funding towards a net zero future.

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