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Logistics giant moves into development

Logistics giant moves into development

29 November 2021

One of the world's biggest logistics firms is set to have the keys to a new distribution hub delivered to it after striking a deal.

French fishermen block ports in post-Brexit protest

French fishermen block ports in post-Brexit protest

26 November 2021

French fishermen have blocked French ports and ferry traffic in protests over post-Brexit fishing licences.

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New bridge near Bluewater opens four months early

New bridge near Bluewater opens four months early

25 November 2021

A brand new road bridge as part of a huge upgrade near the shopping centre has been completed four months early.

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Revealed: Kent's 100 fastest growing firms

Revealed: Kent's 100 fastest growing firms

24 November 2021

The Sustainable Growth 100, a rundown of firms which have seen sustained growth over the last four years has been published for the first time.

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75% hit by supply chain problems

75% hit by supply chain problems

22 November 2021

A survey has revealed the impact of the supply chain problems on companies across the South East.

Female entrepreneurs to get dedicated support

Female entrepreneurs to get dedicated support

22 November 2021

A scheme has been launched to help unlock £250bn of potential from female entrepreneurs.

'Fifth of firms cannot afford to pay back Covid loans'

'Fifth of firms cannot afford to pay back Covid loans'

19 November 2021

A survey of business owners has revealed many are unable to afford to pay back government-backed Covid loans.

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Boss hired to head up £3.5m logistics hub

Boss hired to head up £3.5m logistics hub

19 November 2021

A logistics firm has named the site manager for its new 100,000sq ft logistics hub which is due to open soon.

Kent's monorail plan that never got off the ground

Kent's monorail plan that never got off the ground

18 November 2021

In an ambitious bid to bring a 'wow factor' to a Kent town, bold plans for a monorail were once put together. Here, we look at why it never came off.

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Voucher scheme to help Covid recovery

Voucher scheme to help Covid recovery

17 November 2021

SMEs in the county have the chance to apply for vouchers up to £1,000 to boost their digital growth.

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.

Huge 24-hour lorry park planned for field

Huge 24-hour lorry park planned for field

16 November 2021

Plans have been revealed for a 200-strong HGV park to be built in a field in Kent.

Cheers! Pubs to get electric car charging stations

Cheers! Pubs to get electric car charging stations

16 November 2021

One of Kent's biggest pub operators has started to install electric car charging points at its outlets.

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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.

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.

Bus driver shortage leaves passengers stranded

Bus driver shortage leaves passengers stranded

09 November 2021

Bus timetables are being decimated as more and more services are cancelled due to an ongoing national shortage of qualified drivers.

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Fury over bypass plan through historic woodland

Fury over bypass plan through historic woodland

07 November 2021

A campaign has been launched to prevent a proposed new city bypass from carving through historic woodland.

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'Reopening rail lines could transform communities'

'Reopening rail lines could transform communities'

07 November 2021

A campaign group has published a report identifying a number of Kent railways lines it says should be reconnected to the national network.

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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.

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