Buckmore Park gets green light to invest in i…
July 1, 2025
Kent's high speed connections provide fast and efficient access to London and Europe
Primed for business
Kent is a business location like no other, with continued success in a range of sectors key to the growth of the UK’s economy, Kent is not just a place to watch. This gateway county is already an attractive and desirable location where businesses are set up for success today and geared up for the future.
The Dartford crossing between Kent and Essex handles around 180,000 vehicles a day of which an estimated 42% are carrying freight.
The region is home to a highly skilled workforce with 320,000 people in managerial or professional roles.
Home to the pioneering Wilder Blean project, restoring the ecosystem of one of the UK’s largest areas of ancient woodland.
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Free, confidential support for businesses looking to locate or expand in Kent.
Key sector opportunities
Kent’s key sectors represent billions of pounds for the UK economy
Food and Drink
It’s not hard to see why 2,500 food and drink companies have chosen to relocate to The Garden of England.
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Creative and digital
One in eight companies are now working within the creative industries – and Kent is emerging as one of the leading creative hubs in the country.
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Manufacturing
More than 3,500 manufacturing companies have made Kent their home, employing over 45,000 people.
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Life sciences
Kent’s life sciences sector has created some of the most revolutionary and world-renowned medicines in existence.
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Investing in Kent for future generations...
Setting out opportunities for growth in Kent and Medway alongside the financial contribution future investment in the region could deliver for the UK economy over the next 25 years.
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Latest Updates and News
The latest news and key topics for businesses looking to locate and grow in Kent
Kent plays host to landmark hydrogen construc…
June 30, 2025
The UK’s Infrastructure Strategy: What it m…
June 20, 2025
The UK Government has published its long-awaited plan for infrastructure investment over the next decade across the country with the Lower Thames Crossing among the key projects highlighted