The Chancellor has unveiled plans to increase investment in schools with a levy on sugary drinks but a move towards academies has attracted criticism.

Tax cuts for small businesses in the budget have been hailed by bosses across Kent.

A chartered accountant firm is to merge with a rival to create one of the largest financial advisory firms in the South East.

Another £4 billlion cuts are expected in today's budget and local councils will lose nearly all responsibility for education under academy plans.

A broker has warned the Chancellor against rises in taxes on premiums, saying it will damage small businesses and create more work for the industry.

An insurance broker made losses of £2.5 million after it paid huge bonuses to directors as part of a management buyout.

The Co-operative Bank is to close two branches in Kent with the loss of 10 jobs.

Law firm Cripps has appointed its first female senior partner.

Nationwide, the largest building society in the world, is set to open another branch in Kent.

HSBC is set to send customers up to 13 miles away after deciding to close three branches.

An accounting firm has added a new face to its corporate division after nabbing her from an international practice in the same town.

A law firm has made new a appointment to its team which provides legal services for farmers and rural land owners.

More than 18,000 charities use CAF Bank but working there is a world away from a career in private banking, according to one of its senior executives.

An investing company in the technology sector expects to announce a reverse takeover of a software business by the end of the month.

Businesses looking for a teambuilding day out can boost morale and raise money for charity at the KM Dragon Boat Race.

An independent mortgage broker is opening a new base in the county as it aims to expand by more than 50% in the next three to five years.

Angry customers have spoken of their disappointment after a Herne Bay bank closed.

A deal which would have seen a former cinema site, previously branded a grot spot, turned into a hotel and leisure complex has fallen through.

Plans have been revealed to build a mast in Kent that would be taller than The Shard - Europe's largest building.

One of Europe’s largest patent law firms has opened an office in Kent.