The latest news and key topics for businesses looking to locate and grow in Kent.
Discovery Park, the life science and innovation campus near Sandwich, has declared its commitment to becoming the South East’s centre of excellence for industrial biotechnology (IB), aiming to deliver thousands of new jobs and economic growth for the region.
March's Spring Statement revealed UK inflation is predicted to peak at around 9%. Double the Autumn forecast. UK GDP growth is expected to level off at about 3%. Half the previous forecast.
As the Garden of England, Kent has a well-established reputation in the food & drink sector and contributes £2.6bn to the UK food & drink industry, with over 2,500 businesses and 17,000 employees.
A UK-wide audience of students and graduates joined world-leading businesses online at the Life Sciences UK Skills event, an initiative organised and hosted by Discovery Park in East Kent.
Increasing numbers of ambitious business owners are choosing to expand outside of London, taking advantage of lower rents and the opportunity of a better work/life balance within Kent and Medway.
Leading European real estate consulting company sets sights on rapidly expanding in the UK and Ireland to meet demand for project and cost management expertise in a market driving towards a zero-carbon future.
Nimisha explains why she set up her food business in Kent
Alex explains how Kent’s connectivity has improved her business