A major strategy to help plug the skills gap has been launched - designed to ensure business growth thrives in the county.

There are also opportunities across the Channel and we hear from a trade delegation which heard of the potential in northern France during a recent trip.

Closer to home, we speak to the founder of the county's biggest short-break specialists about how the sums add up for those looking at investing in holiday lets rather than the more traditional residential options.

Local food and drink providers have been cashing in on the demand for their products with revenues soaring and the creation of hundreds of new jobs. Staying with the food theme, we also speak to the boss of a specialist fudge retailer who has their eyes on finally opening a shop in London as it looks to boost its portfolio.

And finally, one of the county's big shopping centres has struck a deal with an asset management company.

Get the full story inside this month's Kent Business....