Market traders are having “sleepless nights” over how they will pay the bills after being told to cough up thousands of pounds in backdated rent.

A leading business organisation has joined a call for immediate steps to help ease the burden of energy rises on firms.

The couple behind one of Kent's biggest independent fashion retailers say they've been left with no choice but to move their business 100% online.

It started life as a humble grocers and drapers shop before turning into a high street staple and incarnations as a Wetherspoon and dessert parlour.

With the cost-of-living crisis hitting us all hard in the pocket, we tried out a new range of cheaper goods to see if it's worth making the switch...

A budget superstore will welcome its first customers this weekend - claiming its launch is "more important than ever" amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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

The closure of another shop means a town centre street is losing 70% of its retail outlets, ahead of work starting on a new hotel.

A standalone Argos store will close its doors for the final time next week as part of cost-cutting plans.

A slew of roadworks is causing people 'grief' with complaints of delays, chaos and falling trade.

A well-known food store has opened up at a Kent retail park.

A Kent hardware store which has been serving customers for more than half a century has announced it will be shutting down.

A major supermarket chain is opening a new 3,000 sq ft store which will be run off 100% renewable electricity.

A popular retail site snapped up by a Kent council for £154 million has crashed in value by more than 50%.

The popular owners of a town centre bakery that sees hundreds of customers come through its doors each day are hanging up their aprons.

The well-known athletic footwear and apparel retailer has opened its doors in another town.

As two restaurants close due to a fall in customers and staff shortages, we find out if the vegan fad is over.

A community believes increases in parking charges will have a negative impact on the town's trade.

An eco-friendly business is set to close for good after struggling financially with supplier increases and the cost of living crisis.

A popular vintage clothing shop that has been a staple on the high street for 26 years is set to close.