KCC Business Advice

19/06/2026

Funding for debt advice

📈The Government has announced a £4 million funding boost for business debt advice services through the Money and Pensions Service. The funding will go towards expanding access to expert support to help small businesses and the self-employed regain control of their finances and plan for the future.

The funding will enable Business Debtline to offer additional support to over 16,000 small business owners, sole traders and the self-employed.

❗Read more about the funding at: https://loom.ly/hyYy19I

Small businesses struggling with finances to receive £4 million funding boost to business debt advice services through the Money and Pensions Service.

18/06/2026

Review into access to banking services

Communities, businesses and organisations have been invited to share their views on accessing face-to-face banking services as part of an independent review. The review will examine the impact of changes in access to in-person banking services and identify whether this is causing detriment to businesses, consumers and communities.

The Call for Evidence will close on 20 July 2026.

Read more about the review at: https://loom.ly/IVXvA9I

The Access to Banking Review is inviting views from businesses, organisations and members of the public as it enters an intensive phase of evidence gathering

17/06/2026

Review of start-up barriers

💼A government-backed review of the barriers facing people who want to start or grow a business in the UK has been published. The Maple Review sets out eight practical recommendations for government and the business support community.

🈺The recommendations include the provision of micro-loans to provide flexible, low-risk finance, reviewing the Minimum Income Floor in Universal Credit, making finance a major part of enterprise support and creating targeted enterprise support services.

✅Read more about the review at: https://loom.ly/TpX2Edc

The Maple Review is an independent, government-backed review into the barriers to entrepreneurship caused by economic deprivation.

15/06/2026

🍎🏆 The Taste of Kent Awards 2026 celebrate the best food and drink businesses in the county and mark 20 years of recognising local quality, innovation and sustainability.

If you run or support a Kent food or drink business, you can enter products and business categories directly. Public vote categories are free to enter and the top businesses go through to judging.



📣 Ask your customers and supporters to vote by choosing a category, finding their favourite and clicking VOTE https://loom.ly/9vSsFw4

15/06/2026

The 10 Year Health Plan: Implications for the Food Industry

❗This free Food and Drink Federation webinar will explain the proposed regulatory changes set out in the Plan, including mandatory healthy sales reporting as well as updating the HFSS promotions and LHF advertising regulations.

Sign up to understand what’s on the horizon, what it means in practice, and how to prepare.

📆30 June | 10:30-12:00

Sign up here: https://loom.ly/SsTOJ3w

12/06/2026

Cyber attacks are on the rise – with 1 in 2 UK small businesses identifying an attack last year.

If you run a business in Kent, the free Cyber Action Toolkit from the National Cyber Security Centre can help you stay one step ahead.

✅ Simple, bite-sized actions to protect your money and reputation
✅ Quick to get started – no technical knowledge needed
✅ Work at your own pace and build strong cyber habits

It’s designed specifically for small businesses, making cyber security practical and manageable.

Start protecting your business today - https://loom.ly/IWtLGVw

11/06/2026

Over two-thirds of employees want to be self-employed

A report by Remitly Business has revealed that 69% of employees dream of being self-employed. Around half believe they have the skills to start up their own business, but only 16% will actually take the steps to start up on their own.

The main reasons given for wanting to become self-employed were greater flexibility over when and where they work, more independence and a better work-life balance. However, 80% agreed that social media makes self-employment look far more appealing than it actually is and 77% believed that modern "hustle culture" places too much pressure on solo professionals.

➡️Read more about the report at: https://loom.ly/wiu-o90

Discover the true benefits of self employment UK data reveals. A new study shows 0% of freelancers regret going solo, despite the hidden stress.

10/06/2026

The Government has launched a consultation on reforms to zero-hours contracts in England, Wales and Scotland.

The consultation is seeking views on how new employee rights introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025 will be implemented.

The rights include guaranteed hours, reasonable notice of shifts and any changes, and payment for shifts cancelled, curtailed or moved at short notice.

➡️Read more about the consultation at: https://loom.ly/2GKTJhw

We are seeking views on reforms relating to zero hours and similar contracts, to implement measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 to end one-sided flexibility.

09/06/2026

Are you part of a charity in Kent? Make sure you’re protected against fraud and cyber threats.


Join this "Charity Leaders Fraud and Cyber Awareness Session"
📅 Wednesday 10 June | ⏰ 1pm

Delivered by the Eastern Region Cyber Protect Network, this session will help Kent charities:

✅ Understand the latest cyber threats facing the sector
✅ Strengthen governance and reduce risk
✅ Access trusted, government-backed tools and guidance

Protect your organisation, your data and the people who rely on you - https://loom.ly/4RWloKM

09/06/2026

The Learning Shop are holding an Interview Techniques Workshop on Friday 12th June

The Learning Shop is a unique partnership between Bluewater, North Kent College and The Department for Work and Pensions, making it the only centre of its kind in the North Kent area.

Established in 1999, The Learning Shop focuses on employability within the local community. They offer a diverse range of services, including:
• Professional training for schools, colleges, businesses & individuals.
• Employment support.
• Business solutions.

Sign up here https://loom.ly/Qx7knlg