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Plans for Manston Airport approved
09 July 2020Plans to transform Manston Airport into a freight cargo air hub have been given the green light - paving the way for hundreds of jobs to be created.
Union warning over Eurostar job cuts
09 July 2020Rail union the RMT has warned of 'serious implications' to Kent if Eurostar slash jobs as a result of the impact of the pandemic.
Mixed views on Chancellor's 'kickstart' scheme
08 July 2020Business figures in Kent say new measures to get young people into work are well intentioned but may prove a challenge in reality.
Still no resumption date for Kent Eurostar stops
07 July 2020Three months after Kent stops ceased operation, Eurostar still doesn't know when they'll be used again.
Former print site could create 'more than 3,000 jobs'
06 July 2020The new owner of a former newsprint site has pledged to invest £180m into transforming it - with the hope of creating thousands of jobs.
Founder sells stake after management buy-out
06 July 2020One of the county's major building, civil engineering and plant hire firms has seen changes at the top after a management buy-out.
Parcel giants unite for Covid-19 test scheme
03 July 2020A county firm has created a consortium of the biggest parcel firms to get Covid home-testing kits safely back to laboratories.
'V-shaped' recovery hopes after trade plans stalled
03 July 2020More than half of firms surveyed in a recent poll said Covid-19 had forced them to cancel or delay international trading plans.
Eurotunnel has record number of bookings
28 June 2020Online bookings this weekend for the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle have been busier than ever before as the easing of travel restrictions continues.
Why business must respond to Black Lives Matter movement
26 June 2020As protests continue, business leaders are being urged to look at their own company values to ensure equality.
Amnesty plan for furlough breaches
25 June 2020Firms who have breached the rules surrounding the furlough scheme are set to get a 30-day amnesty period to repay HMRC.
Uni to host recovery webinars
23 June 2020The University of Kent is to host a series of free webinars to help firms recover after the lockdown.
Children cross 'dangerous' junction after traffic light crash
22 June 2020A mother was concerned for parents and pupils crossing a four-way junction after the traffic lights stopped working following a crash.
Helpline counts the cost of Covid on county's economy
22 June 2020More than 9,000 firms have been helped by a free business support service since it launched at the end of March.
Major one-day conference to be held via Zoom
22 June 2020Tickets are available now for a one-day conference to help boost Kent firms - all taking place online.
Defence giant resumes apprentice hiring
18 June 2020A major employer in the county is continuing to hire apprentices - but with virtual interviews.
Another chance to see the world's biggest container ship
15 June 2020Maritime fans are in for a treat when the world's biggest cargo ship sails down the Thames Estuary. HMM Algeciras can carry 24,000 containers.
Website highlights Covid-19 secure small businesses
15 June 2020Firms in the county are being invited to register on a free site highlighting the steps taken to be safe as lockdown measures are eased.
Business chiefs call for support as UK economy shrinks 20.4%
12 June 2020The release of April's GDP figures have brought into 'sharp relief' the economic impact of the health crisis.
Plans for port and airport to form freeport zone
12 June 2020A proposal claims thousands of jobs could be created if freeport plans are pursued - but airport campaigners are unlikely to be happy.
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