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Protecting Devon’s Coastlines: How Modern Shipping is Defending Local Marine Ecosystems

The estuaries and coastal stretches around Exeter, Exmouth, and Torbay are home to some of the South West's richest marine ecosystems. From delicate seagrass beds to thriving fisheries, these coastal waters support both biodiversity and our local tourism economy. Yet, beneath the surface lies a persistent threat that rarely makes front-page news: non-native invasive species transported across the globe via commercial shipping.

As heavy cargo vessels navigate British waters to deliver essential goods, they rely on seawater as ballast to maintain stability, trim, and structural...

Exeter-based IMP Software supports smarter finance in multi-academy trusts with MAT-first solutions.

New IMP Software and ISBL collaboration brings ASOT benchmarking directly into finance workflows

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Mon, 06/29/2026 - 9:46am

The first phase of a new partnership between IMP Software and ISBL, the central hub within the Centre for Education Operational Excellence, is set to give finance teams a single place to see how each school in their trust is performing against the industry-standard metrics used in ISBL’s Advanced Strategic Optimisation Tool (ASOT).

ASOT is an independent benchmarking framework developed by an ISBL panel of school finance and resourcing experts, including ISBL Fellows and DfE School Resource Management Advisers (SMRAs).

Having announced the collaboration last November, IMP...

Label Printer Buying Guide 2026: How to Choose the Right One for Your Business

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 06/24/2026 - 7:57pm

Somewhere between the first lockdown-era Etsy shop boom and today's overnight-shipping expectations, the humble label printer quietly became one of the most-searched pieces of small-business equipment online. If you're running a shop, packing orders, organizing a stockroom, or just tired of peeling crooked labels off a sticky sheet, a dedicated label printer changes the game almost immediately. This guide walks through what label printers actually do, the technology behind them, and exactly what to look for before you buy.

What Is a Label Printer, and Why Not Just Use a Regular...
Will Jordan (centre) receives MAT Excellence Award for IMP Software.

IMP Planner named Product of the Year at MAT Excellence Awards 2026

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Wed, 06/24/2026 - 8:55am

IMP Planner, the flagship budgeting, forecasting and reporting platform for multi-academy trusts (MATs) from Exeter-based IMP Software, has won the Product of the Year award at the prestigious national MAT Excellence Awards 2026.

The awards, which give school trusts and organisations supporting the MAT sector the opportunity to celebrate their achievements and recognise their impact on pupils, staff and the community, were held in London earlier this month.

Judges commended IMP’s “impressive” submission, stating that it is “having a demonstrable impact on the MAT sector”,...

How to Improve Payment Acceptance Rate Without Rebuilding Your Checkout

How to Improve Payment Acceptance Rate Without Rebuilding Your Checkout

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 06/19/2026 - 2:55am

When the decline rate goes up, the team discovers an issue with the checkout, and the conversation immediately turns into how to fix it by building a new one. But that doesn't always happen to be the right call, and in most cases the problem can actually reside elsewhere – be it issuer policies, authentication processes, or retry and routing settings. Some part of the payment acceptance losses can be recovered without going through with a full replatform. This article covers what businesses should check first – and why that choice matters before committing to a larger growth blocking...

Dmitry Volkov biography: The Entrepreneur, Philosopher, and Technology Leader Behind Global Digital Innovation

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 06/18/2026 - 2:46am

Description: Explore the professional journey behind Dmitry Volkov Dating Group initiatives and discover how entrepreneur, investor, and philosopher Dmitry Borisovich Volkov combined academic interests with technology leadership to shape international digital platforms and support innovation across multiple industries.

Dmitry Volkov biography: From Philosophy and Technology to Building Global Digital Communities

Dmitry Volkov, an entrepreneur, is usually introduced as a technology founder and investor. That description is accurate, but incomplete. He never followed the...

5 Best Futures Prop Trading Firms in the UK In 2026

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Tue, 06/16/2026 - 11:09am

The best futures prop trading firms for UK residents in 2026 are Topstep , Apex Trader Funding , TradeDay , Take Profit Trader , and MyFundedFutures . These platforms allow British citizens to safely clear US financial contracts from home while routing profits seamlessly into local GBP bank accounts via modern fintech integrations.

Why Ground Penetrating Radars are Important for Modern Construction in the UK and Ireland

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:46pm

The construction industry across the UK and Ireland has witnessed remarkable technological advancement over the past two decades, with ground penetrating radar (GPR) emerging as one of the most valuable tools in the modern builder's arsenal. As urban environments become increasingly complex and regulations more stringent, the ability to accurately survey what lies beneath the surface has transformed from a luxury into an absolute necessity. This non-destructive technology has revolutionised how construction professionals approach site investigation, risk management, and project planning,...

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