Home   Categories   Grid

People & Employment

Update on new Greggs opening date

Update on new Greggs opening date

11 October 2022

The bakery chain is moving into a shopping centre and the company has provided an update on when its latest branch is expected to open.

Jobless figures edge up as inflation eclipses wage hikes

Jobless figures edge up as inflation eclipses wage hikes

11 October 2022

The latest jobless figures for September for the county have been released - with all but two areas showing an increase.

Domino's withdraw plans to convert old pub

Domino's withdraw plans to convert old pub

11 October 2022

A second bid to transform a historic 131-year-old pub into a branch of the pizza takeaway giant have been removed.

1

Last-gasp appeal for buyer of paper mill

Last-gasp appeal for buyer of paper mill

05 October 2022

The administrators of an historic paper mill say it will wind down operations unless a buyer comes forward 'urgently'.

4

Store to share £2.5m with staff

Store to share £2.5m with staff

04 October 2022

A builders' merchant says its staff will each receive a £750 payment to help them through the cost-of-living crisis.

1

Lidl finally opens after long-running battle

Lidl finally opens after long-running battle

29 September 2022

Portuguese tarts, strawberries and venison grillsteaks are some of the first items bought in the new branch in the pipeline for more than two years.

14

'It's about making a difference to your community'

'It's about making a difference to your community'

28 September 2022

Social enterprises are growing in popularity - and delivering real value to communities across Kent.

'This is the biggest threat Kent firms have ever faced'

'This is the biggest threat Kent firms have ever faced'

22 September 2022

A business expert has warned Kent firms are particularly vulnerable to the impact of uncertainties "far greater than those created by the pandemic".

14

Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

Jobless figures in Kent start to rise

14 September 2022

Just four districts in the county saw a drop in jobless figures for August ahead of what is set to be a challenging winter for employers.

Bus drivers on strike at several depots

Bus drivers on strike at several depots

02 September 2022

There will be no Arriva buses on several days throughout the month after drivers at garages across Kent voted to go on strike.

11

Opening date revealed for new Aldi

Opening date revealed for new Aldi

01 September 2022

The discount supermarket will be opening its doors to customers following a long-running planning row.

Aldi to invest £16.2m into county

Aldi to invest £16.2m into county

31 August 2022

A leading discount supermarket says it will plough millions of pounds into its stores in Kent and hire more than 160 new staff.

Jobless figures fall - but most of us will still be worse off

Jobless figures fall - but most of us will still be worse off

16 August 2022

As the county braces itself for the energy price cap increase in October, jobless figures in all but three districts continue to fall.

1

Coffee shop moves into former Argos

Coffee shop moves into former Argos

14 August 2022

A popular coffee shop is expanding and moving across a shopping centre floor to a new location.

P&O hit with claims from 132 sacked staff over lost valuables

P&O hit with claims from 132 sacked staff over lost valuables

04 August 2022

Seafarers are demanding compensation from their former employer after belongings were lost during the firing of almost 800 staff.

5

Inward investment agency appoints new chair

Inward investment agency appoints new chair

29 July 2022

A successful businesswoman has been appointed to a three-year term as chair of the county's inward investment agency.

Skechers launches fourth Kent store

Skechers launches fourth Kent store

26 July 2022

The well-known athletic footwear and apparel retailer has opened its doors in another town.

Factories to be built on prime farmland

Factories to be built on prime farmland

25 July 2022

A firm's bid to move to a new Kent base has been given the go-ahead - despite concerns over the “irreversible loss of grade one agricultural land”.

46

Has the vegan bubble burst?

Has the vegan bubble burst?

25 July 2022

As two restaurants close due to a fall in customers and staff shortages, we find out if the vegan fad is over.

73

KFC drop drive-thru plans at oast house

KFC drop drive-thru plans at oast house

21 July 2022

Controversial plans for a fast-food drive-thru in an oast house on a residential street have been scrapped.

11
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More