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Southeastern probe 'fatally compromised farce'
03 November 2021A union has slammed a government review into the reasons train firm Southeastern was stripped of its franchise last month.
Summit reveals more speakers for top event
03 November 2021Organisers of one of the first major business events of the new year have unveiled a host of speakers it has added to its line-up.
SMEs get chance to share £8m funding pot
01 November 2021Firms across Kent and Medway can now apply for loans of between £100,000 and £500,000 to help fuel the county's economic recovery.
KEiBA 2021: All the winners revealed
21 October 2021The Kent Excellence in Business Awards are back for 2021 - find out who lifted the prestigious trophies here.
Passengers given green light to sue two rail operators
20 October 2021Commuters in Kent who were overcharged by two rail companies could be entitled to a slice of £93m in compensation.
New £2.5m relief road opens after 6 year wait
19 October 2021A six-year wait for a new relief road to alleviate congestion on one side of a town has ended.
280-tonne transformer move to close road
19 October 2021A road will be closed as specialists move a 280-tonne electricity transformer into position at a power station.
Ferry firm launches customs clearance centre
19 October 2021As importers and exporters grapple with the new rules post-Brexit, a ferry firm has launched a new service to help.
Southeastern trains are no more as government takes over
17 October 2021After 25 years of operating most of Kent's trains, Southeastern has stepped down after being stripped of its franchise.
Covid support helpline to continue
15 October 2021After nearly 20,000 calls, a helpline to help firms get through the pandemic is to continue.
Jobless figures fall again - but will furlough have sting in its tail?
12 October 2021The number of people claiming benefits has fallen once again this month as firms warn of a recruitment crisis.
Union demands answers after train firm derailed
11 October 2021As Southeastern approaches the end of the line this weekend, a union is demanding its bosses are stripped of other rail franchises.
Fuel group call for inquiry into petrol crisis
07 October 2021A group representing petrol retailers has called for an independent inquiry into the fuel crisis, amid concerns the recovery is happening too slowly.
Colleges and chamber unite to secure £5.6m
06 October 2021Newly secured funding will be invested in ensuring Kent's colleges are delivering courses which fit the skills needs of local employers.
Road repair firm signs major deal with Greek government
06 October 2021A company which specialises in a more environmentally-friendly approach to road repairs has clinched a key deal.
Uber Boats adds more Kent to London sailings
05 October 2021A popular river cruise service ferrying passengers from Kent to London is back for yet more special sailings following popular demand.
A20 to close again as traffic lights installed
05 October 2021Contractors will shut a closure-hit section of the A20 again next week as work starts on the installation of traffic lights.
Young people encouraged to take up lorry driving
03 October 2021KCC's economic director has suggested young people could help solve driver shortages faced by the haulage industry.
'Firms are entering a dangerous moment'
30 September 2021A leading business organisation warns of an 'autumn storm' of challenges to the county's small firms.
'Fuel crisis comes just as firms were hoping to return to normal'
29 September 2021Employers are facing yet another challenge as the fuel crisis continues; getting staff into the workplace.
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