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Two care homes with poor CQC ratings to shut down

Two care homes with poor CQC ratings to shut down

22 September 2017

Two care homes, rated inadequate and requires improvement from CQC, are to close.

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Uber drivers could be 'out of work'

Uber drivers could be 'out of work'

22 September 2017

Uber drivers in Kent are under threat after Transport for London said it would revoke the company’s licence to operate cabs by the end of the month.

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Subway is next big name for trade park

Subway is next big name for trade park

20 September 2017

A wave of new investment is bringing new businesses to an £8m trade park.

Southern Water worst in country for complaints

Southern Water worst in country for complaints

20 September 2017

A water company, which serves parts of Kent, has been told to improve the way it handles complaints.

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Gin-maker to tell story

Gin-maker to tell story

18 September 2017

The co-founder of a family-run distillery will be the headline speaker of a business exhibition.

Possible reprieve for closure-threatened legion club

Possible reprieve for closure-threatened legion club

15 September 2017

A Royal British Legion club could be saved from closure after a potential investor and business professional stepped forward.

Trainer nominated in black business awards

Trainer nominated in black business awards

14 September 2017

A personal trainer and osteopath said he's “greatly moved and inspired” after being shortlisted as a rising star at the Black British Business Awards.

Transport links attract bosses to county

Transport links attract bosses to county

14 September 2017

Nearly half of bosses think Kent’s popularity as a place to do business will improve over the next five years, according to a new study.

Gravedigger scoops 'Death Oscar'

Gravedigger scoops 'Death Oscar'

14 September 2017

A gravedigger has scooped a prestigious award at this year’s annual national Good Funeral Awards - known as the “Death Oscars”.

Young and old jobless grow

Young and old jobless grow

13 September 2017

The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent remained just below 19,000 last month but the figures for older and younger claimants increased.

Fraud probe Gills vice-chairman vetted by league

Fraud probe Gills vice-chairman vetted by league

12 September 2017

The ex-vice-chairman of Gillingham FC, who stepped down after allegations of fraud in the US, was approved by league officials in the past year.

Four months’ hard work to earn £140

Four months’ hard work to earn £140

10 September 2017

In an exclusive interview, reporter Matthew Jackson reveals the challenging life of a migrant worker in Kent.

Thundering launch for container offices

Thundering launch for container offices

08 September 2017

The official opening of a new £1 million home for businesses on top of shipping containers was interrupted by the sound of trains rumbling overhead.

New college open for business

New college open for business

08 September 2017

Students have started enrolling on courses as a new college finally opened this week - but the project has not been without its challenges.

Waitrose pulls out of retail park

Waitrose pulls out of retail park

07 September 2017

A luxury supermarket chain will no longer be opening a new store - set to be Kent's biggest - at a retail park.

MP's maiden speech rips into government over Brexit

MP's maiden speech rips into government over Brexit

07 September 2017

Newly-elected MP Rosie Duffield has used her maiden speech in the House of Commons to challenge the government over Brexit and the state of the NHS.

Exclusive: Gills director accused of US health care scam

Exclusive: Gills director accused of US health care scam

06 September 2017

A businessman who has invested more than £1 million in Gillingham FC is facing charges in the US for an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud.

Confidence falls as firms 'crave certainty'

Confidence falls as firms 'crave certainty'

06 September 2017

Business confidence in Kent has fallen faster than the national average as economic uncertainty makes it harder to plan investment, a study indicates.

Offices in Victorian country manor

Offices in Victorian country manor

06 September 2017

A Grade II listed estate has become a new home for businesses in the county.

Festive jobs on offer at John Lewis

Festive jobs on offer at John Lewis

04 September 2017

The department store is to hire more than 150 temporary staff at its Kent stores for the Christmas period.

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