Business
Economy grows faster than expected in boost for Sunak
Business
Thanks for joining me. Rishi Sunak has been handed a boost to his election campaign after official figures showed economic growth was ...
Sale of Boots is shelved as shares plunge in US parent company
Business
The decision will spark fears that Boots stores could face closure or miss out on upgrades. Walgreens has already shut 650 Boots ...
Halifax in Gillingham and Lloyds Bank in Cranbrook to close in February 2025
Business
Major banks have announced plans to shut two more branches as closures continue across the county. Halifax in Gillingham High Street and ...
British car industry demands tax cuts as Vauxhall threatens to close factories
Business
Job openings have plunged by a fifth over the past year, signalling a rapidly cooling labour market that will boost hopes of ...
KFC branches in Dover, Maidstone and Crayford permanently closed
Business
Three Kent branches of KFC have permanently closed after the franchise holders went into administration. The fast food chain’s restaurants in Market ...
How the Bank of England could hand Starmer a £11bn windfall
Business
While this eased strain across financial markets and paved the way for lower borrowing costs, the programme’s consequences are now being felt ...
The German car giant risking billions on an unproven EV challenger
Business
Shipments of its electric cars, which include the ID.3, fell by 24pc in Europe in the first three months of the year ...
Volkswagen to invest $5bn in Tesla electric car rival
Business
Volkswagen has announced plans to invest up to $5bn (£3.9bn) in US electric carmaker Rivian, as manufacturers rethink their strategies amid uncertain ...
Deliveroo jumps amid US takeover talks
Business
Thanks for joining me. Volkswagen will invest $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian in a deal that will give it access to the ...
New blood test clinic in Maidstone offers walk-in service
Health
Those in a hurry to check their health can now get a quick blood test without having to wait for a GP ...
