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'Months of misery' for lorries if parking ban extended

'Months of misery' for lorries if parking ban extended

28 June 2021

Lorry drivers in Kent are in for more months of misery as the government is set to extend a ban on them parking in the county.

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Get ready for Brexit import changes

Get ready for Brexit import changes

24 June 2021

A series of free webinars will take place this summer ahead of key changes to import rules due to Brexit.

Date set for revised Thames Crossing plans

Date set for revised Thames Crossing plans

23 June 2021

Revised plans for the Lower Thames Crossing are set to be published next month several months after the original planning application was pulled.

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Flexible rail tickets met with fury over savings claims

Flexible rail tickets met with fury over savings claims

22 June 2021

Rail commuters have blasted a new flexible season ticket as a "con", claiming some journeys are more expensive under the new scheme.

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£92m congestion-busting flyover plans approved

£92m congestion-busting flyover plans approved

21 June 2021

Major upgrades on one of Kent's busiest junctions have been given the green light by the Secretary of State after a public inquiry.

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First look inside new cross-Channel ferry

First look inside new cross-Channel ferry

21 June 2021

Irish Ferries launches on the Dover to Calais route later this month - here's what to expect.

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Cross-Channel firm to slash carbon emissions

Cross-Channel firm to slash carbon emissions

21 June 2021

A leading cross-Channel operator has vowed to get greener, in line with the Paris Agreement, by 2025.

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How to fight back against cybercrime

How to fight back against cybercrime

18 June 2021

A major new initiative to tackle online crime will be officially launched during a free online forum later this month.

'We don't need work from home law'

'We don't need work from home law'

17 June 2021

A leading business figure has hit out at claims a law could be passed to allow staff to work from home - even after restrictions are lifted.

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Freedom Day delay a 'hammer blow' for firms

Freedom Day delay a 'hammer blow' for firms

15 June 2021

Many businesses will be counting the cost of a delay to the easing of restrictions - after Boris Johnson's announcement last night.

'Lay-by ban against truckers' rights'

'Lay-by ban against truckers' rights'

15 June 2021

A leading business organisation is demanding a ban preventing lorries from parking in lay-bys across key districts in the county is lifted.

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Cruise giant prepares 'contingency plans' if Covid easing delayed

Cruise giant prepares 'contingency plans' if Covid easing delayed

14 June 2021

A leading cruise ship operator holds its AGM this morning - just hours before Boris Johnson is expected to announce a delay to 'freedom day'.

Eurotunnel to open duty-free store

Eurotunnel to open duty-free store

11 June 2021

The return of duty-free shopping for cross-Channel travellers continues as Eurotunnel confirms it will open a new store.

Deadline looms for apprenticeship awards

Deadline looms for apprenticeship awards

11 June 2021

A leading apprenticeship award scheme takes places later this year - but time is running out to enter your nominations.

Green light for £8.9m bypass to tackle 6,000 extra vehicles

Green light for £8.9m bypass to tackle 6,000 extra vehicles

11 June 2021

A vital project highways chiefs believe will help keep traffic moving after an influx of more than 6,000 motorists will finally go ahead.

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Swiss and Italian firms open office

Swiss and Italian firms open office

08 June 2021

Two customs clearance specialists have opened an office in the county to help ease checks for imports and exports.

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Huge Brexit lorry park is 'as bright as Wembley Stadium'

Huge Brexit lorry park is 'as bright as Wembley Stadium'

27 May 2021

Frustrated residents are calling on the government to make changes to a huge Brexit lorry park that they say has ruined the dark night sky.

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Contact centre gets £1m upgrade

Contact centre gets £1m upgrade

26 May 2021

A major investment has been made into a site acquired by a leading logistics firm.

Ferry firms strike agreement to reduce lorry hold-ups

Ferry firms strike agreement to reduce lorry hold-ups

26 May 2021

Two ferry firms are allowing lorry drivers to take the first available sailing, whoever is running the service.

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Plans to revamp train stations announced

Plans to revamp train stations announced

25 May 2021

Empty buildings at train stations could be transformed into shops, cafés and community projects under plans to improve the use of Kent's railways.

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