Month: February 2026
Community-led bid launched in Thanet for Isle of Culture 2029
More than 70 community organisations, cultural groups and businesses from across the Isle of Thanet have come together to submit a community-led Expression of Interest to become the UK City of Culture 2029.
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Chartway Group develops construction apprenticeship support programme
A new training programme led by Chartway Group, designed to help line managers support construction apprentices throughout their entire apprenticeship, has secured funding from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
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Event invites leaders to shape Thanet’s creative industries
Leaders in the creative and education sectors can “shape the future of Thanet’s creative economy” at a new event, set to take place at the brand-new EKC Broadstairs College Margate Digital Campus.
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Kent Apprenticeship Awards launched
A new county-wide awards programme celebrating apprenticeship achievement across Kent and Medway has been launched during National Apprenticeship Week.
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Entrepreneurship rises sharply among Gen Z
New data released by Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, reveals that there has been a surge in entrepreneurship amongst Gen Z in the South East, with the number of loans taken out by young founders increasing by 19% in 2025 as more young people look to start their own businesses.
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Alison Griffiths MP launches Bognor Regis and Littlehampton Business Club
Alison Griffiths MP has launched her Bognor Regis and Littlehampton Business Club, bringing together employers to ensure their experiences, concerns and ideas are heard clearly and directly – locally and in Parliament.
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Bluebay relocates to Milton Keynes
Bluebay Building Products, a UK distributor of specialist civil engineering and construction products, has relocated its Luton operations to a purpose-built, sustainable new depot in Milton Keynes.
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DMH Stallard advises Brighton’s SimplyVAT on acquisition
Hove, Sussex-headquarteredSimplyVAT has been acquired by AVASK Global Compliance in a deal that is said to strengthen their combined position in the worldwide compliance and indirect tax sector.
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Historic country pub in West Sussex sold
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of The Three Horseshoes in Elsted.
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Furley Page donates £30,000 to Pilgrims Hospices
In January, Kent law firm Furley Page welcomed staff, clients and friends to attend the final event of its 300th anniversary celebrations, a film premiere held at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury.
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Optimism rises in South East industrial and logistics market
Economic uncertainty and rising costs slowed occupier decisions in 2025, but market optimism has improved in the past two months, according to SHW’s Q1 2026 South East Industrial & Logistics Focus.
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Pensions now ‘beat perks’ when workers choose jobs
More than half of UK workers (57%) say a workplace pension is very important when deciding whether to join a new company – ranking it above flexible working, bonus schemes, healthcare plans and lifestyle perks such as gym memberships or work socials.
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ABC Lettings strengthens support for landlords and tenants ahead of major rental reforms
Ashford Borough Council is preparing for significant national changes as the first phase of the Renters Rights Act 2025 comes into force on 1 May 2026.
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History is made as demolition begins at Fort Halstead
Demolition has officially started at the ex-Military of Defence base in Fort Halstead, Kent, after Barratt Redrow formally purchased the site in September 2024.
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