Soaring inflation could usher in a recession later this year - and the fear many firms may not survive it, warns a Kent business expert.

The number of people claiming benefits fell heavily last month - but soaring inflation means few are better off.

A leading business event for Medway is urging firms to enter now as the clock ticks down to the deadline for entries.

The owners of a family-run cafe have announced it will close after a council chose to build its own at a country park.

A government agency is set to axe its Kent office with furious union bosses saying staff are being shown 'utter contempt' by Whitehall.

A leading business organisation in the county has joined a call for the Chancellor to hold an emergency budget to ease the cost of living crisis.

The leader of the county council is urging firms to tap into funding available to help recruit more apprentices to help boost the local economy.

Businesses threatened with eviction due to proposals for a multi-billion pound theme park have submitted claims for costs due to trade and job losses.

A business organisation has revealed the latest three ambassadors for its Kent branch.

A list of the fastest growing companies in the county is making a return for its 19th outing.

After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the largest regional business event returns to the county in May.

A company started in 1957 in Kent and which has now got offices across the UK, has paid tribute to its pioneering chairman who has passed away.

One of the county's top networking events returns for its fifth annual outing next week - with 300 delegates expected.

Family and friends have said their final farewells to the leader of one of the county's most successful firms.

A property contractor has strengthened its board as it set its sights on growth and a £1bn turnover target.

The number of people claiming benefits fell again last month - but rising inflation will hit many household budgets hard.

A family-run bakery business is opening another branch in Kent, taking over an empty Shoe Zone shop.

A poll of SMEs has revealed many remain anxious at rising costs - while just 4% say Brexit has had a positive impact on them.

A supermarket giant is creating 175 jobs across Kent, with salaries of up to £63,000.

A sacked P&O worker who was nearing his 30th year with the firm has described the devastating impact it's had on him and his colleagues.