Households Urged To Plan Ahead For Dramatic Rise In Boiler Breakdowns
With over 50% of domestic boiler breakdowns occurring between November and February*, consumers need to plan ahead to ensure that their heating systems are ready for the cold weather, according to heating experts at consumer advice specialists, The Heating Hub. After months of inactivity over the summer, the advent…
Business Leaders Urged To Be Open, Genuine And Fair When Considering Redundancies
An employment specialist from law firm Furley Page has urged business leaders and HR teams to consider the welfare of the individual if they are forced into making redundancies. Amanda Okill, a Senior Associate at Furley Page, said: “As Kent’s businesses continue to face up to the challenges posed by the…
Woman-Owned Cloud Accounting Practice Commits To Become Climate Neutral Certified
Kent-based cloud accounting firm will measure and offset its 2020 carbon footprint and reduce emissions moving forward KENT, UK – CLIC ACCOUNTING is proud to announce it has committed to become Climate Neutral Certified. The company will be working with…
New Lockdown Rules And Help Available
As England enters a second Lockdown Maidstone Borough Council is reminding residents of the new restrictions which are currently scheduled to finish on 2 December and where to get help. We need to act together to protect lives and livelihoods.…
Kent Gifting And Souvenir Business Secures HSBC UK Support During COVID-19
A family-owned importation business has secured a seven-figure loan from HSBC UK through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to support trading during Covid-19. Broadstairs-based Elgate Products supplies giftware, souvenirs, garden, homeware and bespoke products to businesses across the…
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National Lockdown Business Grant Scheme
Following the announcement that the country will go into another lockdown from Thursday 5 November the Government will make funding available to all Local Authorities to cover certain types of businesses that might be affected. Cllr Paul Harper, Chairman of…
Ashford Metalwork Business Protects Over 240 Jobs With HSBC UK Support
MJ Allen Group, a family-run metalwork and engineering company based in Ashford, Kent, has protected its 62 year old legacy and secured over 240 jobs following a seven-figure Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBILS) from HSBC UK. The business’ work dramatically…
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Kent Businesses Back Boost For Young People
The Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce (KICC) is set to deliver a countywide Kickstart programme to help get young people into work placements after agreeing to partner with all of Kent’s Further Education Colleges; EKC Group, MidKent and North Kent. …
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Furley Page Ranks Among South East’s Best In National Legal Guide
Individual lawyers and teams at leading South East law firm Furley Page have been recognised for their expertise in the latest annual rankings published by prestigious national legal guide, The Legal 500 2021. Furley Page is recommended in 11 practice areas, placing the law firm among the region’s legal…
KEEPING KENT’S EMPLOYEES SAFE WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
The number of employees and visitors populating offices and workplaces across Kent continues to fluctuate in-line with the economic impact of Coronavirus and updates in government guidance. A drive to re-populate offices may have moved to newly updated guidance on…
CLEAN SLATE FOR EAST SUSSEX ROOFING FIRM WITH HSBC UK SUPPORT
A family-run roofing business in Upper Hartfield has secured a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK to safeguard the future of the company amid the coronavirus crisis. Brian Gow Roofing Supplies, which specialises in hand made clay roof tiles and…
SELF EMPLOYED ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME
Maidstone Borough Council is reminding anyone who is self-employed to apply for a second government grant from today Monday 17 August. The Self Employment Income Support Scheme, which is open for applications from today, allows individuals and partnerships whose work…
FOUR FIFTHS OF SOUTH EAST SME MANUFACTURERS ADMIT FURLOUGHING STAFF
More industry support needed, as four fifths of South East SME manufacturers admit furloughing staff A new report out today is asking Government for further support if manufacturing SMEs in the South East are going to overcome the delay in…
DEADLINE ANNOUNCED FOR MAIDSTONE BUSINESSES TO APPLY FOR GRANTS
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is urging local businesses to apply for grants if they haven’t already as the deadline of Friday 28 August has been announced. The government provided MBC with £28m, and the Council has paid out 99% of…
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WARNERS SOLICITORS TOP-RANKED IN CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS HIGH NET WORTH GUIDE
Warners Solicitors have achieved top rankings in the 2020 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth guide. The international guide to the world’s best lawyers is published every year in July. The rankings and editorial draw on independent research conducted…
LAWYER WARNS KENT BUSINESSES COULD FACE PROSECUTION
Lawyer warns Kent businesses could face prosecution if they return staff to work without thorough risk assessments As employers across Kent plan to welcome employees back to the workplace, law firm Furley Page has outlined the essential steps businesses must…
AMAZON AND ENTERPRISE NATION LAUNCH SMALL BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
Amazon and Enterprise Nation, the small business support network, are launching the Amazon Small Business Accelerator, a major support package for more than 200,000 small businesses and startups across the UK. Joe Jaques, Commercial Director at Jaques London, the oldest…
KENT AGENCIES ARE LEADING THE WAY WITH POST LOCKDOWN WORKING PRACTICES
At the start of 2020, hardly any of us could have anticipated how much our lives would change throughout the year. The rapid spread of coronavirus has seen countries around the world implement major changes to slow the spread of…
KENT PACKAGING COMPANY SUPPORTS FOOD INDUSTRY DURING COVID-19 WITH HSBC UK LOAN
The Alexir Partnership, a Kent-based packaging manufacturer serving the food industry, has secured a £750,000 loan from HSBC UK through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to support the company’s cash flow during the pandemic as well as a…
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KENT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SECURES HSBC UK SUPPORT DURING COVID-19
Lucas UK, a leading construction, fit out & finishing specialist based in Wrotham near Sevenoaks, has secured a seven-figure Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) loan from HSBC UK. The loan will enable the company to adapt its operations and…
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