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Why we need to believe in Kent businesses

Kent jobs for Kent workers! That's the pledge of Kent County Council as it appeals to local authorities to back Kent businesses and their employees during these dark economic times. Council leader Paul Carter promised a new public sector relationship with business and urged councils to better understand its needs. KCC has come under fire for stepping up its commercial...

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Hope for 'doomed' training centre

There is renewed hope for the revival of a construction skills training centre forced to shut last week for financial reasons. Publication of our story...

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Bankruptcy on the increase in Kent

The financial crisis is hitting individuals hard, with personal bankruptcy levels soaring by nine per cent across the county. Maidstone has seen the steepest increase,...

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Creative help to give new awards scheme a distinctive look

Kent's creative companies are working hard to support the county’s newest awards scheme, the Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA). The awards, staged and produced...

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Will BT jobs axe fall in Kent?

BT is slashing a further 6,000 jobs as part of a total cull of 10,000 by the end of March. The telecoms giant revealed today...

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150 jobs up for grabs after £20m store revamp

About 150 new jobs are to be created with the creation of a food hall at the flagship John Lewis store at Bluewater. Bosses at the store are to transform the basement into a food hall - a move which...