Sep 26
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Blog | Mini Budget Announcement

On 23rd September the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng announced a range of measures to boost economic growth and support businesses. Key highlights for businesses to know are: National insurance Businesses will no longer have to pay a higher level of employer national insurance. The 1.25 percentage point rise in national insurance... read more →
  • September 26, 2022
Sep 15
Sep 14

Blog | Member Spotlight | Paul Bhalla, Specsavers Kingston

This week we are catching up with long-term Kingstonian Paul Bhalla, who on top of his busy role as Director of Specsavers Kingston is also on the Kingston First board, helping provide strategic direction for the work that we do. We caught up with him to discover how he got... read more →
  • September 14, 2022
Sep 09
Sep 01

Blog | Member Spotlight | Jarmany

For this Member Spotlight, we are catching up with Kingston born and bred company, Jarmany. We talk to them about their massive growth in the past few years, their commitment to supporting charities and where you might find them enjoying a bite to eat in Kingston. Jarmany was founded in... read more →
  • September 1, 2022
Sep 01

Blog | Cost Of Doing Business & Living Crisis – Resources

We know the cost of living crisis is affecting many of you, from keeping a tight control on cash flow, to supporting your employees and signposting them to resources, while also looking after yourself. We’ve collated some resources on our website, and will add to these over time. If you... read more →
  • September 1, 2022
Aug 24

Blog | Our Plan To Tackle Empty Shops In Kingston

We know that empty vacant units create negative perceptions of a town centre, and that’s why we’ve been tracking the number of ground floor vacant units for just over a year now. We want to know the backstory behind every shop that’s vacant so we can better understand what the... read more →
  • August 24, 2022
Aug 17

Update | Kingston First Board Announcements

Following our annual meeting, we would like to let you know of a few changes to our Board of Directors. We would like to wholeheartedly thank Sam Eastwood, Chair of Kingston First, for his service as he departs Kingston for pastures new. Sam has been Chair for over four years and... read more →
  • August 17, 2022
Aug 17

Job Listing | White Stuff – Shop Manager Vacancy

Shop Manager White Stuff - Kingston upon Thames, GB Full Time APPLY HERE White Stuff is a multi-channel brand with a strong heritage and values. Established in 1985 we have now grown to over 130 shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s, men’s and children’s clothing... read more →
  • August 17, 2022
Aug 01
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Temporary event set up support required in Kingston over summer

Kingston First, the town centre's Business Improvement District, are seeking some temporary workers over the summer to assist with the set up of public spaces and activities on offer in Kingston. The role would be most suited to people who fit the following description: Trustworthy and reliable Friendly and polite... read more →
  • August 1, 2022
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