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Budget 2021: How was it for you?
03 March 2021Business leaders in the county have given their response to the Chancellor's Budget today.
Do you agree with 'jabs for jobs'?
02 March 2021A number of firms are now insisting on only taking new staff on if they have had the Covid vaccine - but lawyers warn it could be a legal minefield.
Apprentice graduation event for 2021 confirmed
02 March 2021Those completing apprenticeships will be celebrated at a special event later this year.
Office space up for grabs at charity
02 March 2021Firms looking to relocate or downsize following the pandemic have the option of taking space at a leading charity's headquarters.
'£5bn is great - but more help is needed'
01 March 2021A leading business organisation has welcomed news of more support for firms hit by the lockdown - but says more help is needed.
'It's one of the worst-ever planning applications'
28 February 2021A council looks set to approve its own bid to open eight retail kiosks outside a busy railway station - despite not gaining one supporter.
Revealed: Councils count cost of Covid
24 February 2021Councils have had to draw millions of pounds from their rainy day funds - and it's feared without help they may be in serious financial trouble.
Jobless figures dip but fears remain
23 February 2021Benefit claims across the county dipped in January - but they remain 91% up year-on-year due to the impact of the pandemic.
Jobs warning despite roadmap out of lockdown
22 February 2021A leading business figure in Kent has said jobs and businesses 'hang by a thread' despite the proposed lifting of restrictions over the coming months.
Firms call for 'most ambitious Budget in modern history'
22 February 2021The Chancellor is being called upon to help many firms who have struggled to survive as a result of not being able to access government support.
Calls to scrap 'appalling' council tax system
17 February 2021The 30-year-old method of calculating council tax bills based on house prices should be scrapped, say county councillors.
'Employers won't let staff off work to get Covid jabs'
17 February 2021A number of employers are refusing to let staff leave work to get Covid vaccines - prompting concern from a leading GP.
GDP tumbles as lockdown takes a toll
12 February 2021The UK economy in 2020 took a huge blow with one leading business figure says there is 'little cheer' in figures released today.
Digital agency in £10,000 giveaway
11 February 2021A digital marketing firm is offering £10,000 worth of its services to one lucky winner to help them bounce back after the lockdown.
IoD strengthens its ranks
09 February 2021The new chair of the Kent branch of a leading business organisation has appointed five key figures.
Week of events to boost apprenticeships
04 February 2021A number of events will take place between February 8-14 to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.
Firms confident of post Brexit and Covid era
01 February 2021A survey conducted with dozens of local businesses has revealed confidence of a bounce back.
Council defends £1.75m town hall revamp
28 January 2021A council has defended plans to revamp its historic town hall, following some criticism from residents over the cost.
Don't fall foul of self-assessment deadline changes
28 January 2021A leading business advisor is warning self-assessment tax payments are still expected by January 31 - despite the deadline extension for returns.
Plans for 69-bed care home next to M&S
25 January 2021The site of a former Park and Ride service is earmarked for a proposed 69-bedroom care home.
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