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Bovis confident despite profit drop

01 March 2018
Bovis confident despite profit drop

Housebuilder Bovis Homes has seen annual profits fall by more than a quarter but has announced a programme of dividend hikes for shareholders.

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Static profits expected at software firm

27 February 2018
Static profits expected at software firm

A mobile-working software company suffered a slip in its share price after it said profits are likely to remain the same in its annual results.

Electricals firm eyes Middle East

27 February 2018
Electricals firm eyes Middle East

An electrical contractor which has worked on the Shard has been bought by an engineering company opening up markets in the UAE.

Higher sale prices help boost profits at Persimmon

27 February 2018
Higher sale prices help boost profits at Persimmon

Developments in Kent were among "higher value sites" for housebuilder Persimmon as it reported profits close to £1 billion.

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Housebuilder in takeover

27 February 2018
Housebuilder in takeover

A stock market-listed housebuilder is to buy another developer which focuses on constructing homes for people with disabilities or who cannot live ind

Investors line up for scoop of vegan ice cream

27 February 2018
Investors line up for scoop of vegan ice cream

A vegan ice cream company which is stocked in Ocado and Tesco has smashed its target for new investment in a crowdfunding campaign.

TV presenter to speak at expo

26 February 2018
TV presenter to speak at expo

Green living expert Dick Strawbridge will be the leading speaker at a property exhibition returning to Kent for its second year.

Garden city project needs permanent boss

26 February 2018
Garden city project needs permanent boss

An independent report into the team spearheading a garden city has found the failure to find a permanent boss is “undermining” its development.

Coach firm and engraver merge

26 February 2018
Coach firm and engraver merge

A vintage bus and coach restoration company has merged with an historic engraving firm.

Profits cut at historic printer

24 February 2018
Profits cut at historic printer

Long-established printer and copier supplier Geerings suffered a fall in profits amid “difficult market conditions”.

Finances hit as firms 'delaying projects' over Brexit

24 February 2018
Finances hit as firms 'delaying projects' over Brexit

A building subcontractor revealed a fall in profits as many construction companies delayed work ahead of the EU referendum.

'Fantastic response' to Destination Kent

23 February 2018
'Fantastic response' to Destination Kent

Time is running out to be a part of the top leisure and tourism guide in the county

'Stand up if you're white, male, heterosexual and born before 1975'

22 February 2018
'Stand up if you're white, male, heterosexual and born before 1975'

A business owner lit the match on the debate about getting more women into top jobs at a conference on gender leadership.

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Business newspaper marks 25 years

22 February 2018
Business newspaper marks 25 years

Kent Business, the county’s long-standing monthly business supplement, is celebrating a special anniversary.

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BAE operating profits down

22 February 2018
BAE operating profits down

Defence giant BAE Systems has reported a drop in operating profits after a hit to its cyber security business.

Jobless benefit count up by 600

21 February 2018
Jobless benefit count up by 600

The number of people on unemployment-related benefits across Kent rocketed last month as festive work ended and more areas adopted universal credit.

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Barratts rewards shareholders amid 'good demand'

21 February 2018
Barratts rewards shareholders amid 'good demand'

The UK's largest housbuilder, which has homes for sale at seven sites across Kent, is rewarding shareholders with a big boost to their dividend.

Estate agent profits affected by 'uncertainty' in housing sector

20 February 2018
Estate agent profits affected by 'uncertainty' in housing sector

The company behind one of Kent's most prominent estate agents reported a "satisfactory" year despite a fall in profits in a "difficult market".

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Michelin-listed pub for sale

20 February 2018
Michelin-listed pub for sale

An 18th century pub and restaurant has gone on the market after 13 years with its present owners.

Saga hires new chairman

19 February 2018
Saga hires new chairman

Over-50s holiday and insurance company Saga has appointed a FTSE 100 financial services veteran to take over from its long-standing chairman.

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