Administrators called to O'Neill
Clothing firm Blacks calls in administrators to its 11 O'Neill boardwear stores, including one at Bluewater, threatening 90 jobs.

Building firm in administration
A building company with offices in Kent and Sussex goes into administration and makes 60 people redundant.

Discount shops thrive in downturn
The co-founder of a chain of 99p discount stores says business is thriving as he opens his 99th branch in Kent.

Full guide to where to get help
What are the key factors affecting people during this recession and where can they go for help?

If your employer goes into administration
What to consider when your company fails.

If you can't pay your mortgage
The government has announced an extension of assistance for those struggling with mortgage repayments. What does it mean for you?

How to negotiate during redundancy
TUC general secretary Brendan Barber explains the rules regarding negotiating redundancy packages.

Graduates: Getting your first job
As employers warn that they are cutting graduate recruitment, the BBC News website weighs up employment prospects for students leaving university this summer.

Business loan plans: full details
All the detail on the main schemes introduced today by the government to help small business access finance from the banks.

Allied Carpets to lose 850 jobs
Allied Carpets loses 850 jobs and closes 142 stores including 12 outlets across Kent, East and West Sussex, and Surrey.

Jobs being created at food depot
A food distribution firm merges its Kent operations at a depot in Paddock Wood and says jobs will grow to 350.

Trading down
What are you buying more of in the downturn?

Dinner party facts
Answers to vital questions you were too afraid to ask

Downturn map
How has the downturn affected you?