Kent County Council have on the Government to ‘urgently resolve outstanding issues’ over preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period. 

‘Urgent government action’ needed to prepare Kent for post-Brexit trade

A coach driver who has been made redundant after working for the Isle of Wight tours company has described the experience as the "end of his life".

Coach driver shares redundancy woes after devastation to industry

The Red Lion, in Badlesmere near Faversham, has been offering the scheme as Covid restrictions put pressure on the hospitality sector.

Kent pub hires out tables to 'stay at home' workers to boost business

The first day of early closures, on Thursday night, saw many businesses struggle with reduced customer numbers.

Businesses fear for future as 10pm curfew comes into force

Firms and businesses have been deciding how to proceed after the Prime Minister's call for workers to go back home and WFH if possible.

Businesses react to new 'Work From Home' measure

New restrictions on social gatherings in England, announced by the Prime Minister, has left businesses across the South East worried for their future. Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal from Monday after a rise in coronavirus cases.

Businesses 'can't survive' new restrictions after rise in coronavirus cases

The south coast has a new tourist attraction - a trip out to sea to view some of the many cruise liners which have been anchored off shore for months.

'Ghost ships' in the Solent become the South's latest tourist attraction

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The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership plans to invest in several different projects to help the region recover following the pandemic.

New Southampton cruise terminal part of £15m plan to boost region's economy

Employees at the Bournemouth Pavilion and the Bournemouth International Centre are expected to lose their jobs

A number of employees at Bournemouth International Centre could lose their jobs, it’s been announced by the venue’s owner. BH Live, which hires the site out for events, says it's faced extreme financial pressures due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Job losses expected across venues in Bournemouth due to coronavirus 

The Berkshire company announced 33 job losses are among the measures to keep services running while facing the financial climate.

More than 30 jobs to go at Reading Buses

Artist impression of the proposed theme park in Kent - Credit: The London Resort

The London Resort will have a huge impact on North Kent, and today plans to transform 465 hectares of land on the Swanscombe Peninsula into an ambitious new theme park were put to the public.

A Kent theme park in four years as public consulted on London Resort 

File photo of Steve Szalay Operations Director at Southampton Airport - Credit: Southampton Airport

The new operations director has warned that if proposals are not given the go ahead, thousands of jobs could be lost which are "vital to the recovery of the local economy".

Southampton Airport boss warns runway extension refusal 'would risk 2,000 jobs'

Poster of 'Covid Ready' scheme introduced in Eastbourne

Around 95% of businesses in the town, across various sectors, have signed up with the aim of reassuring visitors they are safe when visiting cafes, shops and tourist attractions. 

Eastbourne introduces 'Covid Ready' scheme to reassure visitors

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a raft of measures worth up to £30 billion as part of his plan to rescue the economy in the aftermath of coronavirus.

Reaction as Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils plan to rescue the economy

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The independent charity has faced "severe financial strain" as a result of the coronavirus crisis as it relies heavily on revenue from ticket sales, courses, events and venue hire which have all been impacted by the lockdown.

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