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Brewery says it's 'business as usual' ahead of potential sale

Brewery says it's 'business as usual' ahead of potential sale

05 October 2022

A brewery which has seen Brexit obliterate the bulk of its export sales, says it continues to trade as normal ahead of a likely sale.

Major fruit producer sold to multinational

Major fruit producer sold to multinational

04 October 2022

A Kent firm which has become the UK's largest fruit processor has been sold in a multi-million pound deal.

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Barber says cryptocurrency is the future

Barber says cryptocurrency is the future

03 October 2022

A rapper and barber has started accepting cryptocurrency and believes it is the future of the beauty industry.

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Council chief defends 'investment zones' plan for Kent

Council chief defends 'investment zones' plan for Kent

02 October 2022

The county council leader says it would have been "extraordinary" not to put Kent forward for a government scheme to liberalise planning regulations.

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How will interest rates affect homeowners and renters in Kent?

How will interest rates affect homeowners and renters in Kent?

29 September 2022

We explain the key issues around the current interest rate rises, why they are happening and what it means for just how much you'll pay each month.

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Brewery back in profit after ravages of Covid

Brewery back in profit after ravages of Covid

28 September 2022

Shepherd Neame is back in profit - but while it hopes to have turned the corner on Covid, it warns of 'significant headwinds' it faces.

Kent homeowners urged to act now to avoid 'scary' mortgage payments

Kent homeowners urged to act now to avoid 'scary' mortgage payments

28 September 2022

Homeowners are being urged to act now to prevent their monthly mortgage costs rocketing ahead of more predicted increases in interest rates.

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'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

21 September 2022

Business owners across Kent have been reacting to the government's announcement of a cap on energy costs for firms.

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Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

14 September 2022

Just four districts in the county saw a drop in jobless figures for August ahead of what is set to be a challenging winter for employers.

Jobless figures fall - but most of us will still be worse off

Jobless figures fall - but most of us will still be worse off

16 August 2022

As the county braces itself for the energy price cap increase in October, jobless figures in all but three districts continue to fall.

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Construction firm collapses

Construction firm collapses

27 July 2022

A family-owned construction firm has been declared insolvent with the loss of more than 50 jobs.

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Three Lloyds branches in Kent to close

Three Lloyds branches in Kent to close

26 July 2022

One of the UK's largest banking groups has announced it will be closing 66 stores, including three in Kent, as footfall has fallen by 60%.

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Cross-Channel route back on track

Cross-Channel route back on track

21 July 2022

After a damaging last two years due to the pandemic, revenues are soaring again for Eurotunnel - operators of the Channel Tunnel.

Event to help boost international trade

Event to help boost international trade

04 July 2022

Business advisors are hosting a free event next week aimed at those in the county involved in import and export.

All change at top of housebuilding giant

All change at top of housebuilding giant

30 June 2022

A private equity company has acquired a majority stake in one of the county's fastest growing housebuilding groups.

Pub firm 'encouraged' by demand

Pub firm 'encouraged' by demand

30 June 2022

A leading pub operator in the county says sales are up compared to last year - but admit they still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.

Business confidence drops

Business confidence drops

30 June 2022

The latest business barometer has revealed a dip in confidence levels this month across the South East.

The Open drives £19.4m into county's coffers

The Open drives £19.4m into county's coffers

27 June 2022

The economic benefit of staging golf's capacity-reduced The Open in Kent last year have been revealed in an independent report.

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Workshop to tackle rising costs due to inflation

Workshop to tackle rising costs due to inflation

21 June 2022

A free event takes place this week to help firms navigate the minefield of soaring inflation.

Long-running family-run laundry firm is sold

Long-running family-run laundry firm is sold

21 June 2022

A firm which has operated from the same site since 1928 has been sold after its managing director retired.

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