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Jobless totals rising as firms put hiring on pause

Jobless totals rising as firms put hiring on pause

Continued economic uncertainty is contributing to a rise in unemployment figures across Kent and Medway and a reduction in the number of vacancies.

Owner surprises herself by launching town's first bubble tea shop

Owner surprises herself by launching town's first bubble tea shop

A bubble tea shop owner says she's amazed herself by setting up a first store as she never expected to be bringing the craze to the town.

Train driver's benefits axed after 30 years because of his age

Train driver's benefits axed after 30 years because of his age

A Eurotunnel train driver says he has suffered legal aged discrimination by losing work benefits because he has reached retirement age.

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Dragons' Den star to attend major event

Dragons' Den star to attend major event

A star of hit BBC show Dragons' Den has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at a leading business event in the county in May.

Saga confirms new hub locations

Saga confirms new hub locations

Travel and insurance giant Saga has confirmed the locations of two new offices after shutting its huge main headquarters as more staff work from home.

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Jobless figures in county rise ahead of Budget

Jobless figures in county rise ahead of Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to unveil ways to get more people back in work at the Budget this week as figures reveal an increase across Kent.

Chamber CEO announces retirement

Chamber CEO announces retirement

A popular and well-known face of Kent business has confirmed she is stepping down.

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Cineworld cinemas still 'at risk' of closing as buyer not found

Cineworld cinemas still 'at risk' of closing as buyer not found

A number of multiplex cinemas are at risk of closure as a new buyer has yet to be confirmed for struggling Cineworld.

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Disgust as dozens of businesses ordered to leave town centre offices

Disgust as dozens of businesses ordered to leave town centre offices

Business owners say they are disgusted at council bosses giving them just a month to clear their desks and leave a shared office space.

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Paperchase stores expected to shut as firm goes into administration

Paperchase stores expected to shut as firm goes into administration

A popular stationery chain's Kent stores are expected to close after the firm entered administration.

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The seaside pub you could own for less than the price of an average home

The seaside pub you could own for less than the price of an average home

A highly-rated seaside pub has closed and been put on the market – valued at less than the county's average house price.

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Jobless numbers rise - and it could be set to get worse

Jobless numbers rise - and it could be set to get worse

Unemployment figures for the county are on the up - and preliminary figures suggest they could creep even higher.

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Major employer axing almost 100 jobs

Major employer axing almost 100 jobs

A pharmaceutical company has said it has 'no choice' after announcing staff cuts.

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Train driving mums aim to break job's stereotypes

Train driving mums aim to break job's stereotypes

A new book encouraging girls and women to become a train driver has been launched as part of a campaign on Kent's railways.

'I worked in retail on Boxing Day – it was a misery'

 'I worked in retail on Boxing Day – it was a misery'

With Boxing Day sales launching today, our reporter remembers what it was like to work the dreaded bank holiday shift.

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Theme park plans 'signficantly' changed as boss quits

Theme park plans 'signficantly' changed as boss quits

Proposals for a multi-billion pound theme park in Kent have been 'significantly' scaled-back amid a ''reset' which has seen the park's boss depart.

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Countdown begins for business summit

Countdown begins for business summit

There's less than a month until the county's traditional new year business curtain-raiser returns for its sixth annual outing.

Kaspa's set to open at outlet near rival chain

Kaspa's set to open at outlet near rival chain

A popular desserts parlour chain is set to open a branch at a shopping centre next to a new Costa and near one of its biggest rival companies.

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Jobless on the rise amid bleak outlook

Jobless on the rise amid bleak outlook

The latest unemployment figures suggest numbers are on the rise across the county as industry prepares itself for a challenging few months.

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