

BRITS CAFFEINE CRAVING INCREASES DURING LOCKDOWN
Despite many struggles for businesses around the world, the one thing that’s almost certain is a lust for caffeine. One tea and coffee supplier has seen their business sales reach new heights during the UK’s lockdown period. The Kent and…

SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS – £9.7 MILLION PAID OUT SO FAR
Maidstone Borough Council has now paid out more than £9.7 million to small businesses that qualify for the government grants. In total £28 million is due to be awarded to local businesses in the Maidstone Borough who pay business rates…

LAW FIRM WARNS OF INCREASED FRAUD RISK DURING PANDEMIC
Leading south east law firm Furley Page has issued a warning to Kent residents who may be at increased risk of fraud by criminals exploiting the coronavirus pandemic. Joshua Williams, Senior Associate at Furley Page, said: “While the current crisis…

A NEW WAY TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOLS IN KENT
Schools In Kent is a brand new website dedicated to helping parents and students find information about local schools in Kent. If you are a teacher, headmaster, headmistress, or schools secretary you can take ownership (read about how to claim…

EY ACQUIRES KENT FIRM BREAKTHROUGH FUNDING
EY has today announced the acquisition of Breakthrough Funding Ltd, the Kent-based Research & Development (R&D) independent tax consultancy which specialises in supporting companies accessing R&D tax relief through the Small to Medium Size (SME) scheme. This bold deal, which…