A council has backed proposals for a multi-billion pound theme park billed as Kent's answer to Disneyland, explaining it "desperately needs jobs".

A local DWP office in Kent has been earmarked for permanent closure with staff facing relocation to other offices or retraining for new roles.

Bus chiefs fear a new drive-thru restaurant in Canterbury will make traffic gridlock worse on a city road already blighted by congestion.

The firm behind the £2.5bn London Resort has shaken up its board with a long term backer leaving and a former British ambassador joining its ranks.

The number of people claiming benefits rose in February for the first time in a year - but optimism for the jobs market remains strong.

The sudden closure of JC Rook and Sons sparked sadness across Kent, but are more independent butchers facing the chop?

A special order now allows the development of an inland HMRC border facility after changes of customs rules since Britain left the EU.

A shopping centre which is to lose both H&M and Next has been taken over by new owners who say they are considering a number of options for the site.

The CEO of an IT firm says more firms should look to take advantage of government employment schemes to help youngsters get on the career ladder.

One of the county's leading business organisations has a new regional chair - taking on the role from a Kent businessman.

A new warehouse unit on a former power station redevelopment has been approved by council planners.

Kent Cricket's CEO is to speak before delegates at a leading business event next month.

A family who started out as mechanics have now taken the leap into a completely different industry – funeral directing.

A leading parcel delivery firm is expanding in the county and plans to hire 150 new full and part-time staff when it opens later this year.

Another big salad farm is coming to the county - creating dozens of jobs in the process.

Bosses building a multi-million pound bike factory say a Kent town stood out against competition from major cities like Birmingham and Manchester.

Official plans have been submitted to transform a village’s last-remaining pub into a Turkish restaurant and shisha bar.

Bike maker Brompton has revealed plans to move its global headquarters to Kent and build a multi-million pound factory, creating thousands of jobs.

Three national chains are to move into a large vacant store at a Kent shopping centre.

A group of fast food delivery drivers say cuts to pay have left them struggling to survive at a time of rising fuel costs.